Known For:
Acting
Birthday:
December 17, 1972
Place of Birth:
Kochi, Kerala, India
John Abraham (born December 17, 1972) is an Indian film actor, producer and a former model who appears in Hindi films.
After modelling for numerous advertisements and companies, Abraham made his film debut with Jism (2003), which earned him a Filmfare Best Debut Award nomination. This was followed by his first commercial success, Dhoom (2004). He received two Filmfare Award nominations, for his negative roles in Dhoom, and in Zinda (2006). He later appeared in the major critical success Water (2005). He was nominated for a Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor for the film Baabul (2006). Since then, Abraham has starred in many critically and commercially successful films including Dostana (2008), New York (2009), Force (2011), Shootout at Wadala (2013), Madras Cafe (2013) and Welcome Back (2015).
His second film as a producer was Madras Cafe, which garnered critical acclaim. His athletic and muscular physique has contributed to his status as one of the most influential sex symbols in Bollywood. He is the co-owner of the Indian Super League football team NorthEast United FC. Apart from acting, Abraham has often performed many dangerous stunts in his films.
Year | Movie | Role |
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2025 | The Diplomat | JP Singh (Deputy High Commissioner of India in Pakistan) |
2024 | Vedaa | Abhimanyu Kanwar |
2024 | Woh Bhi Din The | Older Rahul Sinha |
2023 | Pathaan | Jim |
2022 | Ek Villain Returns | Bhairav Purohit |
2022 | Attack | Arjun Shergill |
2021 | Mumbai Saga | Ganpat Ram Bhonsle |
2021 | Satyameva Jayate 2 | Dadasaheb Balram Azad / Satya Balram Azad / ACP Jay Balram Azad |
2021 | Sardar Ka Grandson | Gursher Singh |
2019 | Batla House | Sanjay Kumar |
2019 | Romeo Akbar Walter | Romeo / Akbar / Walter (RAW) Agent |
2019 | Pagalpanti | Raj Kishore |
2018 | Parmanu: The Story of Pokhran | Capt. Ashwat Raina |
2018 | Satyameva Jayate | Virendra Kumar Singh |
2016 | Wazir | S.P. |
2016 | Rocky Handsome | Kabir Ahlawat |
2016 | Dishoom | Kabir Shergill |
2016 | Force 2 | ACP Yashvardhan |
2015 | Welcome Back | Ajju Bhai / Ajay |
2013 | Race 2 | Armaan Malik |
2013 | Madras Cafe | Major Vikram Singh |
2013 | Shootout at Wadala | Manya Surve |
2013 | I, Me aur Main | Ishaan Sabharwal |
2012 | Housefull 2 | Jolly 2 / Max |
2012 | Vicky Donor | Himself in "Rum, Whisky" Song |
2011 | 7 Khoon Maaf | Jimmy Stetson / Jamshed Singh Rathod |
2011 | Mere Brother Ki Dulhan | Self (Special Appearance) |
2011 | Force | ACP Yashvardhan |
2011 | Desi Boyz | Nikhil 'Nick' Mathur (Hunter) |
2010 | Aashayein | Rahul |
2010 | Jhootha Hi Sahi | Siddharth |
2009 | New York | Sameer |
2009 | Luck by Chance | Self |
2008 | Dostana | Kunal Chauhan |
2008 | Little Zizou | Arjun |
2007 | Salaam-e-Ishq | Ashutosh Raina |
2007 | Dhan Dhana Dhan Goal | Sunny Bhasin |
2007 | No Smoking | K |
2007 | Hattrick | (cameo) |
2006 | Taxi No. 9211 | Jai Mittal |
2006 | Zinda | Rohit Chopra |
2006 | Kabul Express | Suhel Khan |
2006 | Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna | Guest Appearance |
2006 | Baabul | Rajat Verma |
2005 | Kaal | Krish Thapar |
2005 | Water | Narayan |
2005 | Garam Masala | Shyam "Sam" Salgaonkar |
2005 | Viruddh... Family Comes First | Amar Patwardhan |
2005 | Elaan | Abhimanyu |
2005 | Karam | John |
2005 | Shikhar | John Abraham |
2004 | Dhoom | Kabir |
2004 | Madhoshi | Aman |
2004 | Aetbaar | Aryan Trivedi |
2004 | Lakeer | Saahil |
2003 | Jism | Kabir Lal |
2003 | Paap | Shiven |
2003 | Saaya | Dr. Akash "Akki" Bhatnagar |
Tehran | ||
Rakesh Maria Biopic | Rakesh Maria | |
Munkeeman | ||
Dishoom 2 |
Year | TV Show | Role |
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2024 | Aapka Apna Zakir | Self |
2023 | The Romantics | Self |
2018 | Dance Deewane | Himself |
2016 | The Kapil Sharma Show | |
2016 | The Kapil Sharma Show | Himself |
2016 | Comedy Nights Live | Himself |
2015 | Comedy Nights Bachao | Self |
2013 | Mazaaq Raat | Himself |
2013 | Comedy Nights with Kapil | Self |
2011 | India's Most Desirable | Himself |
2009 | Tere Mere Beach Mein | Himself |
2004 | Koffee with Karan | Self |
2002 | Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai | Himself |
2000 | Kaun Banega Crorepati | Self |
1992 | Aap Ki Adalat | Himself |