| Oliver Samuels | |
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 Samuels in 2018. | |
| Birth name | Oliver Adolphus Samuels [1] |
| Born | 4 November 1948 [1] Saint Mary, Colony of Jamaica, British Empire [1] |
| Children | 6 |
| Relative(s) | Brother, Christopher Humber |
| Notable works and roles | Oliver at Large |
Oliver Samuels (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. [2] [3] [4]
| 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 | |
| 1993 | 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)
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