Introduction
Joseph George (born 22 October 1975) is an Indian actor and film producer who works in Malayalam films.He began his acting career as a junior artist in the 1995 film Mazhavilkoodaram and continued doing such roles until 2010s when he rose to supporting roles and attained recognition. In 2015, he won the Kerala State Film Award – Special Mention for his supporting roles in Oru Second Class Yathra and Lukka Chuppi. He also co-produced Charlie that year.
In 2018, he produced and played his first leading role in Joseph, a critical and commercial success, which became his breakthrough. It also won him the Kerala State Film Award for Best Character Actor (along with his role in Chola) and the National Film Award – Special Mention. He played the lead in Porinju Mariyam Jose-directed by Joshiy in 2019, which became a commercial success.
He also owns a production company named Appu Pathu Pappu Production, notable films of which include Charlie, Porinju Mariam Jose, and Chola. He is currently producing Alli, the Tamil remake of Chola in association with Karthik Subbaraj.
Personal life
He was born in Mala, Trichur to George Parecattil and Rosy George. He did his schooling from GHS, Kuzhur. He studied at the Christ College, Irinjalakuda before commencing his career in the film industry as an assistant director (1997). He married Abba in 2008 and has three children Ian, Sarah and Ivan.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role(s) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Mazhavilkoodaram | Siby Jacob | |
| 1999 | Friends | ||
| Independence | |||
| 2000 | Dada Sahib | Zakir Ali | First dialogue delivery |
| 2001 | Rakshasa Rajavu | ||
| Ravanaprabhu | Police Officer | ||
| Praja | |||
| 2003 | Pattalam | ||
| War and Love | Indian Soldier | ||
| Manassinakkare | Politician | ||
| 2004 | Vajram | ||
| Freedom | |||
| Black | |||
| 2005 | Finger Print | C.I. Shekhar | |
| Chanthupottu | |||
| 2006 | Vaasthavam | Basheer | |
| 2007 | Detective | Shekhar | |
| Nadiya Kollappetta Rathri | Selvan | Team mate of Sharafuddeen | |
| Rock & Roll | Gangster of Saidapet Giri | ||
| 2008 | Mulla | ||
| Annan Thambi | Prakashan | ||
| Sulthan | |||
| Thirakkatha | |||
| Twenty:20 | |||
| 2010 | Cocktail | Anand | Ravi's colleague |
| Best Actor | |||
| 2011 | RACE | ||
| Doubles | |||
| Sevenes | Rameshan | ||
| Indian Rupee | Cameo appearances | ||
| Beautiful | |||
| 2012 | Ordinary | Sebastian | |
| Outsider | Antony | ||
| Mayamohini | Police Officer | ||
| Mallu Singh | Anandan's Youngest brother | ||
| Thattathin Marayathu | Viswan | ||
| Run Baby Run | Shibu | ||
| Trivandrum Lodge | Althas | ||
| Jawan of Vellimala | Vinu | ||
| I Love Me | |||
| 2013 | My Fan Ramu | ||
| Kammath & Kammath | Malikapurakkal Tomichan | ||
| David & Goliath | |||
| Kili Poyi | Tony | ||
| Natholi Oru Cheriya Meenalla | Chicken Merchant | ||
| Sound Thoma | Chacko | ||
| Hotel California | Bharath Chandran IPS | ||
| Neram | Mathew's Brother-in-law | ||
| Pullipulikalum Aattinkuttiyum | Suku Chakkattutharayil/ Chakka Suku | ||
| D Company | |||
| Vishudhan | |||
| Escape from Uganda | Gautham | ||
| 2014 | 1983 | Cricket Coach | |
| Mosayile Kuthira Meenukal | Mathew P Mathew | ||
| Angry Babies in Love | Alex Maliyekkal | ||
| Vegam | George | ||
| Manglish | luckochan | ||
| Avatharam | |||
| RajadhiRaja | Ayyappan | ||
| Money Ratnam | Makudi Das | ||
| Homely Meals | Music Director(Cameo) | ||
| Odum Raja Adum Rani | |||
| The Dolphins | Koniyac ("Cognac") Pappinu | ||
| Karanavar | |||
| Cousins | Tony | ||
| 2015 | Mili | Eby | |
| Onnam Loka Mahayudham | Anirudhan | ||
| Oru Second Class Yathra | Jolly Kurien | ||
| Lukka Chuppi | Rafeek | ||
| Loham | Pallan Davis | ||
| 2016 | Action Hero Biju | Head Constable Minimon | |
| Hello Namasthe | JayaMohan | ||
| IDI – Inspector Dawood Ibrahim | Vasu | ||
| 10 Kalpanakal | Vakkachan | ||
| 2017 | Fukri | Usman | |
| Kunju Daivam | Shibu | ||
| Take Off | One Nurse's husband (cameo) | ||
| Ramante Eden Thottam | Elvis | ||
| Kadam Kadha | |||
| Oru Visheshapetta BiriyaniKissa | Maimootty | ||
| Udaharanam Sujatha | Head Master (Kuthira) | ||
| Melle | |||
| History of Joy | Police | ||
| 2018 | Kaly | C.I Thilakan.T | |
| Poomaram | Police inspector | ||
| Njan Marykutty | Police Inspector | ||
| Chalakkudikkaran Changathi | Raj Kumar | ||
| Joseph | Joseph | ||
| Ottakoru Kaamukan | Anantakrishnan | ||
| 2019 | Lonappante Mamodeesa | Babu | |
| June | Joy Kalarikkal | ||
| Virus | Babu | ||
| Porinju Mariam Jose | Kattalan Porinju | ||
| Chola | Boss | ||
| Valiyaperunnal | Perumbavoor Shivakumar | ||
| 2020 | Trance | Newsreader | |
| Halal Love Story | Director Siraj | ||
| 2021 | |||
| Churuli | |||
| One | Babychan | ||
| Aanum Pennum | |||
| Nayattu | Maniyan | ||
| Jagame Thanthiram | Sivadoss | Tamil film, Netflix release | |
| Mālik | Anwar Ali I.A.S., Sub-Collector | ||
| Thuramukham | Maimu | ||
| Ottakkomban | Filming | ||
| Peace | Carlos | Filming | |
| Oru Thathvika Avalokanam | Filming |
Producer
| Year | Title |
|---|---|
| 2015 | Charlie |
| 2017 | Udaharanam Sujatha |
| 2018 | Joseph |
| 2019 | Chola |
| 2019 | Porinju Mariam Jose |
| 2020 | Alli - Tamil dubbed version of Chola |
Awards & Nominations
| Award | Year | Category | Film | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| National Film Awards | 2019 | Special Mention (feature film) | Joseph | Won |
| Kerala State Film Awards | 2015 | Special Mention | Oru Second Class Yathra Lukka Chuppi |
Won |
| 2018 | Best Character Actor | Chola Joseph |
Won | |
| Kerala Film Critics Award | 2015 | Most Popular Film | Charlie | Won |
| 2018 | Second Best Actor | Joseph | Won | |
| Second Best Film | Joseph | Won | ||
| Filmfare South Awards | 2018 | Best Actor (Malayalam) | Joseph | Won |
| South Indian International Movie Awards | 2016 | Best Actor ina Comedy Role (Malayalam) | Action Hero Biju | Won |
| 2017 | Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Malayalam) | Ramante Edanthottam | Nominated | |
| 2018 | Best Actor (Malayalam) | Joseph | Nominated | |
| Best Actor in a Negative Role (Malayalam) | Njan Marykutty | Nominated | ||
| 2019 | Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Malayalam) | June | Nominated | |
| 2020 | Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Malayalam) | Halal Love Story | Won | |
| Asianet Film Awards | 2017 | Special Jury Award (Actor) | Udaharanam Sujatha | Won |
| 2018 | Special Jury Award (Actor) | Joseph | Won | |
| Vanitha Film Awards | 2017 | Most popular movie | Udaharanam Sujatha | Won |
| 2018 | Performer of the Year | Joseph | Won | |
| CPC Cine Awards | 2018 | Best Actor | Joseph | Won |
| Asiavision Awards | 2018 | Best Character Actor | Joseph | Won |
| Flowers Indian Film Awards | 2018 | Best Character Actor | Udaharanam Sujatha Ramante Edanthottam |
Won |
| Best Film on Social Commitment | Udaharanam Sujatha | Won | ||
| North American Film Awards (NAFA) | 2017 | Best Character Actor | Action Hero Biju | Won |
| 2018 | Best Actor in a Negative Role | Ramante Edanthottam | Won | |
| Movie Street Film Awards | 2019 | Best Actor | Joseph | Won |
| Red FM Malayalam Music Awards | 2019 | Best Folk song | Pandu Paadavarambathiloode (Joseph) | Won |