Babu Antony is an well-known Indian-American actor & martial artist. He was born on 22nd February, 1966 in Ponkunnam, Kerala, India. The actor, Babu Antony is best known for his Hatya (1988), Nayak: The Real Hero (2001) and Ponniyin Selvan: Part I (2022). Apart, Babu Antony also will be a part of the new upcoming Indian movie Leo (2023). In his early career, Babu Antony worked at the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII), Pune, as a cinematographer. For a few years, he even taught karate to missionaries in Pune. At FTII, the Malayalam film director Bharatan spotted him and offered him a role in a Malayalam film.
In the year 1985, Babu Antony made his acting debut with the Malayalam film Shathru in which he played a small role. Next, he appeared in the films Poovinu Puthiya Poonthennal (1986), Chilambu (1987), Vrutham (1987), and Veendum Lisa (1987). He came into the limelight with the film Vaisali (1988) in which he played the role of Lomapadhan. Directed and edited by Bharathan, the film is a period drama that revolves around a devadasi girl named Vaisali who went on a mission to seduce Rishyashrungan, the son of Maharshi Vibhandakan, and drive him to Chambapuri to perform a mahayagam to bring rain.
In the year 1987, Babu made his Tamil film debut with the film Poovizhi Vasalile in which he played the role of Ranjith. Subsequently, he appeared in many Tamil films including Makkal En Pakkam (1987), My Dear Lisa (1987), Anjali (1990), Surieyan (1992), and Airport (1993). Antony made his Telugu film debut in 1987 with the film Pasivadi Pranam. In the year 1991, Babu Antony made his Kannada film debut with the film Shanti Kranti as Bob. In the year 2019, Babu Antony made his Hollywood debut with the film Bullets Blades and Blood.
Babu Antony father name is T.J. Antony and his mother name is Mariyam Antony. He has three brothers Thampi Antony, Philip Antony, Joseph Antony and four sisters Leela Antony, Marykutti Antony, Saly Antony and Mini Antony. His marital status is married. Babu Antony wife name is Evgeniya Antony. The couple has two children sons Arthur Antony and Alex Antony.