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Olly Sholotan

b. 1998

Nigerian-American actor, singer, and music producer

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About Olly Sholotan

Born 1998. Olly Sholotan is an American actor, singer, dJ producer and television actor.

Olly Sholotan is an American actor, singer and music producer. He is known for playing the role of Carlton Banks in Peacock's The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air reimagining Bel-Air, as well as releasing music through his independent record label Lamintin Records.

Early life and education Olly Sholotan was born in Atlanta, Georgia. He then lived in Nigeria until the age of 10, after which he and his family moved to Houston, Texas where he attended The High School for Performing And Visual Arts (HSPVA) with a concentration in theater, graduating in 2015. While attending Kinder HSPVA, Olly was selected as a Finalist by the National YoungArts Foundation.

Sholotan attended The UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television as a Musical Theater Major, and graduated in 2019.

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Important facts

Born
5 April 1998, Atlanta, Georgia
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Actor, singer, DJ producer, television actor
Nationality
United States
Education
UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television
Also known as
Olamide Sholotan

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Olly Sholotan?

Nigerian-American actor, singer, and music producer

When was Olly Sholotan born?

Olly Sholotan was born on 5 April 1998 in Atlanta, Georgia.

What is Olly Sholotan's occupation?

Olly Sholotan is an actor, singer, dJ producer and television actor.

What nationality is Olly Sholotan?

Olly Sholotan is American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Olly Sholotan

· Wikidata: Q111837168

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