James

James Chacko (16 October 1955 – 14 June 2007) was an Indian actor who starred in more than 150 Malayalam language films. He was active for over three decades. He joined the industry as an art and production manager and later was the manager for actor Nedumudi Venu. He played important roles in New Delhi, Meesa Madhavan, Pathram, Oru Maravathoor Kanavu and Peruvannapurathe Visheshangal. The character Pattalam Purushu played by James in the 2002 movie Meesa Madhavan has attained a cult status in Malayalam cinema.

Death

James died following a cardiac arrest on 14 June 2007 at his brother's house at Kaduthuruthy.

Filmography Year Title Role Notes 1985 Mutharamkunnu P.O. Mukhya Manthri Puli Varunne Puli Hotel Manager Aram + Aram = Kinnaram Mechanic Onningu Vannengil Driver 1986 Prathyekam Sradhikkukka Pandavapuram 1987 New Delhi 1988 Oohakachavadam James Witness Watchman Sangham Pappy 1989 Vadakkunokkiyanthram Season Mahayanam Peruvannapurathe Visheshangal 1990 Pavam Pavam Rajakumaran Postman Kalikkalam George 1991 Sandesam INSP member 1992 Vietnam Colony Colony man Soorya Manasam Muthu 1993 Meleparambil Anveedu Harikrishnan's helper 1998 Oru Maravathoor Kanavu Kuttapayi 1999 Pathram Aravindan Vazhunnor Pillai 2000 Unnimaaya Shivam The Warrant Lawrence 2001 Naalaam Simham 2002 Miss Suvarna Meesa Madhavan Pattalam Purushu 2003 Pattalam 2006 Yes Your Honour Velayudhan 2010 Pathinonnil Vyazham Security guard This film was made in 2005released five years later