Daniel Annie Pope

Daniel Annie Pope is an Indian film actor who has appeared in Tamil language films.[1] After appearing in uncredited and minor roles, he made his breakthrough as an actor with his comic role in Idharkuthane Aasaipattai Balakumara (2013).[2][3]

Daniel Annie Pope
Born (1987-06-01) 1 June 1987
Other namesDanny
OccupationActor, comedian
Years active2007–present
Spouse(s)Denisha (married 2018–present)
Children1

Career

Daniel Annie Pope studied Visual Communications at Loyola College, Chennai and had an active role in the theatre group at the college, while also working with writer Yani's Pariksha group. Daniel attempted and achieved a Guinness World Record for longest theatre play for 72 hours without break in 2007, after two years of intense training and furthered his passion by teaching Theatre plays and mime in schools, before he got his first break as an actor. He also won the title of Best Mimer in South India in 2008. He appeared in small roles in Vetrimaaran's Polladhavan (2007), Paiyaa (2010) and Rowthiram (2011), though failed to become noticed and began work as television program producer in Vasanth TV for "Aadu - Maatuna Briyani Thaan", then with Vijay TV, followed by channel UFX, NDTV Hindu and finally with Thanthi TV as an creative program producer. He received an opportunity to be a part of a Vetrimaaran project titled Venghai Saamy but soon after, the film was shelved. He later made his breakthrough as an actor in Tamil films with his portrayal of Romba Sumar Moonji Kumaru, a friend of Vijay Sethupathi's character in Gokul's comedy drama Idharkuthane Aasaipattai Balakumara (2013).[4]

In the mid 2010s, Daniel became busier with acting assignments and signed up for projects including Massu Engira Masilamani (2015), Rangoon (2017), Maragadha Naanayam (2017) and Oru Nalla Naal Paathu Solren (2018). He briefly worked on an incomplete film titled Indha Moonji OK Va in the lead role alongside Amzath Khan, while also revealed his intentions of directing a film titled Kuthirai Muttai, based on Tamil folklore.[5]

Personal life

Later in 2018, he participated in the second season of reality television show, Bigg Boss, before being evicted on day 77.[6][7] A few days after exiting the house, Daniel married his longtime girlfriend, Denisha in 2018.[8] The couple have baby boy born in 2020.[9][10]

Filmography

Films
Year Film Role Notes
2007PolladhavanPrabhu's friend
2010PaiyaaRowdies gang member
2011Rowthiram
2013Idharkuthane Aasaipattai BalakumaraRomba Sumar Moonji Kumaru
2014 Yaamirukka BayameyRomba Sumar Moonji KumaruCameo appearance
2015Massu Engira MasilamaniGhost
2016Kavalai VendamBlack Thangappa
2017Maragadha NaanayamElango
2017UruHospital patient
2017RangoonTip Top
2017ThiriJeeva's friend
2017Aayirathil Iruvar
2017Sakka Podu Podu Raja
2018Oru Nalla Naal Paathu SolrenSathish
2018KaathadiThuppaki
2018JarugandiPaari
2019Thittam Poattu Thirudura KootamGaja
2019Dhanusu Raasi NeyargalePhillips
2020Irandam KuththuVasu
TBALaabamTBA
Television
Year Show Channel Role
2017-2018Comedy KhiladisZee TamilJudge[11]
2018Big Boss Tamil Season 2Star VijayContestant
2018-2019Masala Café Sun LifeJudge[11]
2018Thaaya TharamaSun TVParticipant
2018Kadhalikka Neram IllaiSun LifeParticipant

References


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