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Malayalam actor Thomas Burleigh Kurishingal, known for playing Mexican roles in Hollywood, passes away at 92
Malayalam actor Thomas Burleigh Kurishingal has passed away at the age of 92. Read on to know more about the veteran star.
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Thomas Burleigh Kurishingal, one of the youngest leading actors in Malayalam cinema during the 1950s, has passed away. He breathed his last at the age of 92, as reported by News 18.
If reports are to be believed, he died on December 16 while undergoing treatment at a hospital in Kerala's Ernakulam.
Thomas began his acting career in Malayalam films in 1953. Later, he moved to the United States and worked in Hollywood alongside stars like Frank Sinatra. After his time in Hollywood, he returned to Kerala and contributed to a few films in the Malayalam industry.
Thomas Burleigh Kurishingal was born in Kerala's Fort Kochi on September 1, 1932. He was the son of a freedom fighter named Kurishingal K. J. Berly. On the other hand, his mother, Annie Burleigh, was a popular activist who led a satyagraha against toddy shops in Fort Cochin during the pre-independence era.
He made his acting debut at the age of 21 with Thiramala in 1953. After that, he became one of the youngest heroes in the film industry at that time.
Thomas later pursued an acting course at the University of California, Los Angeles. During his time in the US, he appeared in small roles in English movies and TV shows. He acted in the Hollywood film Never So Few in 1959 and also produced a children's film, Maya.
Besides acting, he had diverse interests in magic, painting, and instrumental music. His painting Galiyan was also showcased at international festivals.
In 1969, Thomas returned to Kerala and started a seafood export business. He directed Ithu Manushyano? in 1973 and in 1985, he directed Vellarikkaappattanam, starring Prem Nazir. As a writer, he published works like Beyond Heart, Fragrant Petals, O Kerala, and the historical novel Sacred Savage.
Talking about his personal life, Thomas was married to Sophy, and they had three children together named Tanya, Tamina and Tarun. Later, he welcomed three grandchildren and resided in his family home in Fort Kochi.
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