Olly Sholotan Biography
Olly Sholotan is a Nigerian-American actor, musical artist, and music producer known for playing the role of Carlton Banks in Peacocks Fresh Prince of Belair reimagining Bel-Air. He is also known for releasing music through his independent record label Lamintin Records.
Sholotan was born in Atlanta, Georgia, and then lived in Nigeria until the age of ten. His family moved to Houston, Texas where he attended The High School for Performing and Visual Arts (HSPVA) with a concentration in Theater and graduated in 2015. While Olly was attending Kinder HSPVA, he was selected as a Finalist by the National YoungArts Foundation. He attended The UCLA School of Theater, Film, and Television as a Musical Theater Major and graduated in 2019.
Sholotan is a young actor with limited credentials before his role in Bel-Air. He has appeared in several short films and music videos, but his most notable appearance was in a single episode of All American. Sholotan is not only an actor but also a musician and producer. He has created and composed various videos, including Olly Sholotan: Enough for Me, Olly Sholotan: Lie 2 Me, and Text Me When You Get Home.
Olly made his acting debut in a 2018 short film, Partying with Communists. He then later appeared at the 2020 Venice International Film Festival selection Run Hide Fight.
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Sholotan’s professional journey began with an impressive start in the 2017 short film Main Street. He then landed a role in the famous TV series All American (2018), where he played Taequan Mann. However, he only recently rose to fame in 2022 for acting as the Black version of Carlton Banks in Bel-Air, which is a drama series that is an adaptation of the Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. In contrast to Carlton, he adds layers to his character that are not portrayed in the source material and does so through conflict.
Also, he has been into music and has produced songs that are sold in the market through his record label. He is an independent artist who releases music under his record label, Lamintin Records. This is primarily thanks to such services as Spotify, where listeners have shown positive reactions to his compositions. He also plays the guitar during his free time because he is a multi-talented person.
Sholotan has also acted in the 2020 movie ‘Run Hide Fight,’ where he played the role of Lewis Washington in a dramatic survival scenario. This role was another significant move in his career, which contributed to his gradually rising profile in Hollywood.
Olly Sholotan Age
How old is Olly Sholotan? Sholotan is 26 years old as of 2024. He was born on April 5, 1998, in Atlanta, Georgia, in the United States of America. In addition, he celebrates his birthday on the 5th of April every year and his zodiac sign is Aries.
Olly Sholotan Family
Sholotan was born in Atlanta, Georgia, and currently resides in Los Angeles, California. He is a Nigerian American national of African heritage. Olly is the son of Bosun Osos, father, and Yemi Sholotan, mother. He grew up alongside two siblings: a sister Modasola and a brother Enioluwa.
Olly Sholotan’s Girlfriend
Sholotan has managed to keep his personal life private. Therefore, he has not mentioned any information regarding his love life. We promise to keep you posted as soon as the information is available in the spotlight.
Olly Sholotan’s Height
Sholotan stands at an approximate height of 5 feet 7 inches tall.
Olly Sholotan Net Worth
Sholotan has an estimated net worth of between $1 million and $5 million as of 2024. His income is mainly attributed to his successful career.
