Jake Abraham

British actor (1967–2023)

Jake Abraham
Born1967 (1967)
Toxteth, Lancashire, England
Died (aged 56)
OccupationActor
Years active1986–2023

Jake Abraham (1967 – 1 October 2023) was a British actor from Liverpool.[1] He was best known for his role in Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels, a 1998 film by Guy Ritchie.[2] His other film appearances included Mean Machine (2001), and Formula 51 (2001), also known as The 51st State.[2] He also appeared in many television programmes, including GBH (Channel 4) and Help! (BBC 1).[2][3]

Life and career

Born in Toxteth, Liverpool, Abraham began acting on stage since age 12 at Everyman Youth Theatre.[4][5]

Abraham died from prostate cancer on 1 October 2023, at the age of 56.[4][6]

Reviews

A 1986 review in the Liverpool Echo about the BBC television series Help! said, "Jake Abraham threatens to steal the show as the dimwitted Davva".[3]

Filmography

  • 1986 – Help! – Davva[3]
  • 1987 – It's Wicked! – Co-presenter[5]
  • 1990 – Making Out – Jed
  • 1990 – Screenplay – Greg
  • 1991 – The Brittas Empire – Danny
  • 1991 – G.B.H. – Black Waiter
  • 1991 – Blonde Fist – Eric Cane
  • 1992 – Red Dwarf – Second Lister
  • 1994 – Blood on the Dole – Paul Price
  • 1995 – Sharpe – Donkin
  • 1995 – Sardines – Mickey
  • 1995 – Backup – Olly
  • 1995 – The Governor – Brian Samora
  • 1998 – Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels – Dean
  • 1998 – Trial and Retribution – Taxi Driver
  • 1998 – Liverpool 1 – Tony
  • 2001 – The Parole Officer – Seedy Bloke
  • 2001 – The 51st State – Konokko
  • 2001 – Mean Machine – Bob Carter
  • 2002 – The Bill – John Wilkin and Carl Stockton
  • 2002 – Revengers Tragedy – 2nd Man in Bar
  • 2003 – Merseybeat – Franny Williams
  • 2003 – Oh Marbella! – OPC1
  • 2003 – The Commander – Tony Farmer
  • 2003 – American Cousins – Vince
  • 2003 – The Virgin of Liverpool – Bill
  • 2009 – Holby City – Andy Dunkley and Rory Stillman
  • 2010 – London Boulevard – Paparazzo Two
  • 2011 – Justice – Jake Little
  • 2012 – Spike Island – Security Dave
  • 2013 – Prisoners Wives – Figgy
  • 2013 – Tamla Rose – Jim
  • 2017 – Ghetto Heaven – Mick Lewis
  • 2018 – Shooting Fish – Lenny
  • 2021 – Moving On – Don and Levi
  • 2022 – The Responder – Car Park Attendant
  • 2023 – Our Kid – Karl

References

  1. ^ Greer, Jamie (1 October 2023). "Tributes paid to Liverpool actor Jake Abraham". Liverpool Echo. Retrieved 27 December 2023.
  2. ^ a b c Moloney, Charlie (1 October 2023). "Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels actor Jake Abraham dies aged 56". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 27 December 2023.
  3. ^ a b c Dowling, Tom (2 September 1986). "This Scouse series needs no help!". Liverpool Echo. Retrieved 1 January 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
  4. ^ a b "Jake Abraham: Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels actor dies aged 56". BBC. 1 October 2023. Retrieved 27 December 2023.
  5. ^ a b "Opportunity knocks for Carolyn". Evening Sentinel. Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire. 1 May 1987. Retrieved 1 January 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
  6. ^ "Actor Jake Abraham Dies of Prostate Cancer at 56". Yahoo Entertainment. 2 October 2023. Retrieved 27 December 2023.