Oliver Samuels
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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.
Known for
Credits
The Mighty Quinn (1989)
as Rupert
Great Moments in Aviation (1994)
as Thomas
Hammerhead (1987)
Actor
Out the Gate (2011)
as Uncle Willie
Sugar Dumplin (2025)
as Desmond James
Ras Noah and the Hawk (2005)
as Butcha
The Best Of Oliver Live Part 1 (2004)
as As Himself
The Best Of Oliver Live - Part 2 (2004)
as As Himself