The Honourable Oliver Samuels OD | |
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![]() Samuels in 2018. | |
Birth name | Oliver Adolphus Samuels [1] |
Born | [1] Saint Mary, Colony of Jamaica, British Empire [1] | 4 November 1948
Children | 6 |
Relative(s) | Brother, Christopher Humber |
Notable works and roles | Oliver at Large |
Oliver Adolphus Samuels [2] (born 4 November 1948) is a Jamaican comedian and actor. He has been described as the Jamaican "King of Comedy", performing both stand-up and comic theatre. [3] [4] [5]
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2006 | Class of '73 | Mr. B. Pringle | |
1976 | Smile Orange | Snail race | |
1982 | Countryman | Pillion | |
1987 | Hammerhead | ||
1989 | The Mighty Quinn | Rupert | |
1987/1988 | Oliver at Large | Thomas | |
1993–1996 | Chef! | Dad / Justin | 2 episodes |
1994 | Great Moments in Aviation | Thomas | |
2005 | Almost Heaven | Hotel Manager | |
2011 | Out the Gate | Uncle Willie |
Common Law as Winston 6 November (2009), Midnight at Puss Creek (2011), Di Prodigal Pickney (2025). [6]