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Olly Sholotan is an American actor, musical artist, and music producer known for his portrayal of Carlton Banks in Peacock's 'Bel-Air' and for his independent music releases.
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Olly Sholotan was born in Atlanta, Georgia, and spent his early childhood in Nigeria before moving to Houston, Texas, at the age of ten. His foundational training in the performing arts began at the Kinder High School for Performing and Visual Arts, where he specialized in Theater and graduated in 2015. During his time there, Sholotan was recognized as a finalist by the National YoungArts Foundation. He furthered his education at the UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television, completing a Musical Theater Major program and graduating in 2019. This academic background laid the groundwork for his multifaceted career in acting and music.
Sholotan’s professional career includes notable acting roles such as Lewis Washington in the 2020 Venice International Film Festival selection “Run Hide Fight.” He also appeared as Benji Betts in the 2022 film “Gigi & Nate,” working alongside actors including Marcia Gay Harden, Josephine Langford, Diane Ladd, and Jim Belushi. His most prominent role to date is Carlton Banks in Peacock’s “Bel-Air,” the dramatic reimagining of “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air,” a role he has held from 2022 to the present, spanning over 30 episodes. In 2023, he also took on the role of Trevor in a single episode of the TV series “Cruel Summer.” Beyond acting, Sholotan has expanded his creative endeavors into music, releasing his own work through his independent record label, Lamintin Records. His musical contributions also include performing and writing songs for films like “Run Hide Fight” (2020) and “Shafted” (2019), and composing for various music videos and shorts since 2021.
His dedication to his craft was recognized with a nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actor, Drama Series at the Black Reel Awards in 2022 for his work in “Bel-Air.” In late 2023, Sholotan performed as Young Ibrahim Ferrer in the Off-Broadway musical “Buena Vista Social Club” at the Atlantic Theater Company. He continues to engage in diverse projects across film, television, and music, showcasing a commitment to storytelling and artistic expression.
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