Olly Sholotan | |
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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 |
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.
Olly 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]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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] |
| Year | Award | Category | Nominated Work | Result | Ref |
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| 2022 | Black Reel Awards | Outstanding Supporting Actor, Drama Series | Bel-Air | Nominated | [10] |
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