D Philip | |
Birth Date: | 1943 |
Birth Place: | Thiruvalla |
Death Date: | 12 June 2022 |
Death Place: | Thiruvananthapuram |
Nationality: | Indian |
Occupation: | Film and drama actor |
Spouse: | Leelamma Philip |
Children: | Anna Philip, Priya Philip |
Relatives: | Daniel Saji(Grandson), Daya Davis (Granddaughter), Nida Davis (Granddaughter) |
D Philip (1943 – 12 June 2022), a native of Thiruvalla in the British Raj, was a film and drama actor who worked in the Malayalam film industry.
Philip started his acting career as a protégé of PJ Antony, first acting in the 1980 film Pralayam. This was followed by more than 100 Malayalam films including Kottayam Kunjachan, Vettam, Artham, Pazhashiraja and Time.[1]
He co-produced the movie Kolangal with KT Varghese, directed by KG George.
He died in a private hospital in Thiruvananthapuram[2] on 12 June 2022.
In 1986, he won the State Award for his performance in the Kalidasa Kalakendra play 'Rainbow'.