Olly Sholotan has been creating a buzz on the internet since the premiere of Bel-Air, a new spin on the classic 1990s sitcom Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. In the new drama for Peacock, Sholotan plays Will Smith’s cousin Carlton Banks, previously portrayed by Alfonso Ribeiro on the NBC sitcom, alongside Jabari Banks, Akira Akbar, Coco Jones, and Adrian Holmes.
Olly Sholotan’s Short Biography
Olly Sholotan is a Nigerian-American actor, singer, and music producer who plays Carlton Banks, Will’s cousin, in the new Peacock and NOW streaming service show, Bel-Air. He is relatively new to acting as he has previously been featured only in a few short films. He was in the film Run Hide Fight alongside Yellowstone 1883 actress, Isabel May.
Olly Sholotan’s Wiki Facts
1. He is from Houston, Texas
Olly Sholotan, who portrays Carlton Banks in Bel-Air, was born on April 5, 1998, in Atlanta, Georgia, USA. He currently resides in Houston, Texas.
As Sholotan celebrates his birthday on April 5, his zodiac sign is Aries. He is currently 23 years old.
2. He’s Nigerian
Olly Sholotan is a Nigerian-American. His mother was born and raised in Nigeria in a Christian home.
It’s unknown whether his Nigerian roots come from his father’s side as well.
3. He trained at UCLA
Sholotan graduated from Kinder High School for the Performing and Visual Arts. He then attended UCLA’s School of Theatre, Film, and Television.
He studied musical theatre at UCLA and was a part of the “company” at UCLA Spring Sing. Furthermore, he was a 2015 YoungArts finalist in theatre.
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4. He is a musician
In addition to being an actor, Olly Sholotan is also a singer under his own independent label, Lamintin Records. As a musician, his work has been featured in many short and feature-length projects, including Run Hide Fight.
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The Bel-Air actor promotes his new music and videos through Instagram. He is passionate about his music, and he is looking forward to seeing where his musical career will take him.
5. He’s relatively private
Sholotan may have a lot to say to the world professionally, but he loves to keep his personal life private. We don’t know if he has a girlfriend in his life, and he doesn’t disclose his personal life in any way. Of course, that is his right, but he is careful not to reveal anything.
6. His mother is the CEO of Havilah Concepts
Olly Sholotan is the talented son of Oluyemi “Yemi” Sholotan and Bosun Sholotan. His mother is the CEO and Creative Director of Havilah Concepts: an event and public relations company based in Houston, Texas, U.S.
According to Olly Sholotan’s Wikipedia, his father, who celebrated his 60th birthday on December 21, 2021, worked on an oil rig.
Olly Sholotan is one of three children born to his parents. He has two siblings – a brother and a sister.
7. He’ll next be seen in ‘Evolution of Nate Gibson’
Sholotan’ll next be seen in the upcoming feature film Evolution of Nate Gibson, a coming-of-age film about an artist and mother of two who must figure out how to move forward after her teenage son’s life is forever changed by a terrible event.
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The film is penned by David Hudgins for director Nick Hamm. Sholotan will be joined by actors Josephine Langford, Marcia Gay Harden, Jim Belushi, and Diane Ladd.
8. He’s an athletic physique
Sholotan has a sturdy, athletic physique with eight-pack abs. He roughly weighs around 72 kg and stands tall at the height of 5 feet 7 inches.
