title: D. Philip
text: # D. Philip
  
  D Philip (1943 – 12 June 2022), a native of Thiruvalla in the British Raj, was a film and drama actor who worked in the Malayalam film industry.
  
  ## Career
  
  Philip started his acting career as a protégé of PJ Antony, first acting in the 1980 film Pralayam. This was followed by more than 100 Malayalam films including Kottayam Kunjachan, Vettam, Artham, Pazhashiraja and Time.
  
  He co-produced the movie Kolangal with KT Varghese, directed by KG George.
  
  He died in a private hospital in Thiruvananthapuram on 12 June 2022.
  
  ## Awards
  
  In 1986, he won the State Award for his performance in the Kalidasa Kalakendra play 'Rainbow'.
  
  