Olly Sholotan is an American actor, musical artist, and music producer. He is known for playing the role of Carlton Banks in Peacock's Fresh Prince of Bel-Air reimagining Bel-Air, as well as releasing music through his independent record label Lamintin Records.
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 Sholotan doing press for Bel-Air in 2023 | |
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| Born | Atlanta, Georgia, US |
| Origin | Houston, Texas, US |
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| Years active | 2019 – present |
| Website | ollysholotan |
Early life and education
editOlly Sholotan was born in Atlanta, Georgia. He then lived in Nigeria until the age of 10,[1] after which he and his family moved to Houston, Texas where he attended The High School for Performing And Visual Arts (HSPVA) with a concentration in Theater, graduating in 2015.[2] While attending Kinder HSPVA, Olly was selected as a Finalist by the National YoungArts Foundation.[3]
He attended The UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television as a Musical Theater Major, and graduated in 2019.[4]
Filmography
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref |
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| 2020 | Run Hide Fight | Lews Washington | Starring cast | [5] |
| 2022 | Gigi & Nate | Benji Betts | [6] |
| Year | Title | Roles | Notes | Ref |
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| 2022-present | Bel-Air | Carlton Banks | Main role | [7] |
| 2023 | Cruel Summer | Trevor | Episode: "All I Want for Christmas" | [8] |
| Year | Title | Role | Dates | Venue | Notes | Ref |
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| 2023 | Buena Vista Social Club | Young Ibrahim Ferrer | November 17, 2023 | Atlantic Theater Company | Off-Broadway | [9] |
Awards and nominations
edit| Year | Award | Category | Nominated Work | Result | Ref |
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| 2022 | Black Reel Awards | Outstanding Supporting Actor, Drama Series | Bel-Air | Nominated | [10] |
References
edit- ^ "How 'Bel-Air's Olly Sholotan's Finds a Legacy of Hope Through His Ancestry". April 25, 2022.
- ^ Friends, HSPVA (February 1, 2022). "Alumni & Community News: Winter 2022".
- ^ "2015 YoungArts Winners - Finalists" (PDF). YoungArts. 2015. Retrieved September 12, 2024.
- ^ "Bel-Air's Olly Sholotan".
- ^ Grater, Tom (December 17, 2019). "School Shooting Drama 'Run Hide Fight', Made In Secret By 'Night Of The Living Deb' Director, To Be First Release From New Genre Label Rebeller". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved September 12, 2024.
- ^ "Photo: Olly Sholotan Attends Special Screening of "Gigi & Nate" in Los Angeles". United Press International. Retrieved September 12, 2024.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (September 14, 2021). "'Bel-Air': Adrian Holmes, Cassandra Freeman, Olly Sholotan & Jordan L. Jones Among 8 Cast In Peacock's 'Fresh Prince' Drama Reboot". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved September 14, 2021.
- ^ Bucksbaum, Sydney (June 27, 2023). "Cruel Summer showrunner breaks down episode 5's shocking ending: 'It doesn't look good'". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved September 12, 2024.
- ^ "Buena Vista Social Club". Atlantic Theater Company. Retrieved September 12, 2024.
- ^ Complex, Valerie (June 16, 2022). "6th Annual Black Reel Television Awards Nominations Announced". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved September 12, 2024.