Oliver Samuels

Born: 1948-11-04

Oliver Adolphus Samuels is a Jamaican comedian and actor. He is often described as the Jamaican "King of Comedy", performing both stand-up and comic theatre. Abroad, he is known as Jamaica's Bill Cosby, and is a brand name that is synonymous with Jamaica and laughter. Samuels is widely regarded as one of the funniest talents to emerge from the Caribbean.


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The Mighty Quinn

as Rupert
Released: 1989-02-17

Police chief Xavier Quinn investigates the gruesome murder of Donald Pater, one of the...

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Great Moments in Aviation

as Thomas
Released: 1994-05-01

The film follows Gabriel Angel (Rakie Ayola), a young Caribbean aviator who falls in love with...

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Out the Gate

as Uncle Willie
Released: 2011-01-13

After a turn of unfortunate events in Jamaica, Everton leaves his home to make it big in the...

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Hammerhead

as uncredited
Released: 1987-01-01

A detective's hunt for the man who murdered his friend takes him to the Caribbean, where he...

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Chef

as Dad
First aired: 1993-01-28

Sharp knives and even sharper tongues! Meet Britain's finest, most short-fused chef, Gareth...

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