Kaduvakkulam Antony
Kaduvakulam Antony was an Indian actor from Kerala, best known for his work in Malayalam cinema. Active primarily between the 1960s and 1990s, he appeared in over 300 films, earning recognition for his comedic timing and memorable character roles. One journalist considers him to have been one of the best and most popular comedians in Malayalam cinema.
Early life and family
Pallivathukal Thomas Antony, better known by his stage name Kaduvakulam Antony, was born on 9 November 1936 into a Syro-Malabar Catholic family in Kuttanad, Alappuzha, Kerala, India, to Pallivathukal Thomas and Annamma. He was the youngest of eight children, two of whom died in infancy. When he was two years old, his family relocated to Kaduvakulam in Kottayam district. He completed his education up to the 10th grade in Kottayam.Personal life
Antony married Biatrice in 1971. The couple has two children: a son, Tomydas Antony, and a daughter, Sonia Antony. Tomydas is a software professional based in Austin, Texas, USA, while Sonia is an entrepreneur and business owner in Bengaluru, India.Filmography
| Year | Film | Role | Note |
| 1961 | Bhakta Kuchela | ||
| 1962 | Sreerama Pattabhishekam | ||
| 1962 | Snehadeepam | Factory worker | |
| 1964 | Sree Guruvayoorappan | Olapram Pachan | |
| 1965 | Bhoomiyile Malakha | Jimmy | |
| 1965 | Ammu | ||
| 1966 | Kalyanarathriyil | ||
| 1966 | Station Master | ||
| 1966 | Kanakachilanka | ||
| 1966 | Kayamkulam Kochunni | Bava | |
| 1966 | Pakalkinavu | ||
| 1967 | Arakillam | ||
| 1967 | Khadeeja | ||
| 1967 | Aval | ||
| 1967 | Iruttinte Athmavu | Jyothsyan | |
| 1967 | Mainatheruvi Kolacase | ||
| 1967 | Kavalam Chundan | ||
| 1967 | Udhyogastha | ||
| 1967 | Chitramela | ||
| 1967 | Olathumathi | ||
| 1967 | Agniputhri | Paachu Pilla | |
| 1968 | Viruthan Shanku | Krishnan | |
| Thirichadi | - | ||
| Punnapra Vayalar | Velayudhan | - | |
| Ezhu Rathrikal | - | ||
| Inspecter | - | ||
| Thulabharam | - | ||
| 1969 | Virunnukari | Paramu | |
| 1969 | Veettu Mrugam | ||
| 1969 | Kannoor Deluxe | ||
| 1969 | Susy | ||
| 1969 | Jawala | ||
| 1970 | Moodalmanju | Sankaran Nair | |
| 1970 | Nazhikakkallu | ||
| 1970 | Pearl View | House keeper | |
| 1970 | Ambalapravu | ||
| 1970 | Dathuputhran | Paulose | |
| 1970 | Vivaham Swargathil | ||
| 1971 | Kalithozhi | ||
| 1971 | Vimochanasamaram | ||
| 1971 | Bobanum Moliyum | ||
| 1972 | Pulliman | ||
| 1972 | Preethi | ||
| 1973 | Ajnathavasam | Director London | |
| 1973 | Thenaruvi | ||
| 1973 | Pacha Nottukal | Puluvan Thoma | |
| 1973 | Masappadi Mathupilla | ||
| 1974 | Arakkallan Mukkakallan | ||
| 1974 | Durga | ||
| 1974 | Panchathanthram | Charlie | |
| 1974 | Ankathattu | ||
| 1974 | Sapthaswarangal | Geevargese Chandi | |
| 1974 | Rahasya Rathri | ||
| 1975 | Love Letter | ||
| 1975 | Chief Guest | ||
| 1975 | Criminals | Kayangal | |
| 1976 | Amma | ||
| 1977 | Sathyavan Savithri | ||
| 1977 | Pattalam Janaki | ||
| 1978 | Thacholi Ambu | ||
| 1978 | Thamburatti | Padmanabha Kurup | |
| 1978 | Beena | Kunjappi | |
| 1978 | Kanalkattakal | Keshavankutty | |
| 1978 | Mukkuvine Snehicha Bhootham | ||
| 1979 | Avalude Prathikaram | ||
| 1979 | Lillypookkal | ||
| 1979 | Pichathikuttappan | ||
| 1979 | Driver Madyapichirunnu | ||
| 1979 | Maamaankam | Velappan | |
| 1980 | Vedikettu | ||
| 1981 | Agnisaram | ||
| 1982 | Kakka | ||
| 1982 | Vidhichathum Kothichathum | ||
| 1982 | Keni | ||
| 1982 | Aarambham | Anthappan | |
| 1982 | Kaalam | Kurup | |
| 1982 | Padayotam | ||
| Panchajanyam | Kuttan Pilla | - | |
| 1983 | Ahankaram | ||
| 1983 | Ee Yugam as Pappan | ||
| 1983 | Ankam | Krishna Pilla | |
| 1984 | Kadamattathachan | Thomachan | |
| 1984 | Krishna Guruvaayoorappa | ||
| 1985 | Azhi | ||
| 1985 | Chorakku Chora | Paramu | |
| 1985 | Kiratham | Narayana Pilla | |
| 1985 | Njaan Piranna Naattil | Police constable | |
| 1986 | Kulambadikal | ||
| 1986 | Arorui Arangorungi | ||
| 1987 | Nee Allenkil Njan | Philip | |
| 1987 | Kaalathinte Sabhdam | Kunjan Nair | |
| 1987 | Kottum Kuravayum | ||
| 1987 | Narathan Keralathil | ||
| 1990 | Niyamam Enthucheyyum | ||
| 1990 | Kadathanadan Ambadi | ||
| 1991 | Mimics Parade | ||
| 1995 | Mannar Mathai Speaking | drama booking agent | |
| 1995 | Highway | Kallu Vareeth | |
| 1995 | Arabia | PC Velapp | |
| 1995 | Thumboli Kadappuram | ||
| 1996 | Aramana Veedum Anjoorekkarum |