Oliver Samuels

Oliver Adolphus Samuels^[2] (born 4 November 1948) is a Jamaican comedian and actor. He has been described as the Jamaican "King of Comedy", performing both stand-up and comic theatre.^[3][4][5]

The Honourable Oliver Samuels OD
Samuels in 2018.
Birth name	Oliver Adolphus Samuels[1]
Born	(1948-11-04) 4 November 1948 (age 76)[1] Saint Mary, Colony of Jamaica, British Empire[1]
Children	6
Relative(s)	Brother, Christopher Humber
Notable works and roles	Oliver at Large

Filmography

Year	Title	Role	Notes
2006	Class of '73	Mr. B. Pringle
1976	Smile Orange	Snail race
1982	Countryman	Pillion
1987	Hammerhead
1989	The Mighty Quinn	Rupert
1987/1988	Oliver at Large	Thomas
1993–1996	Chef!	Dad / Justin	2 episodes
1994	Great Moments in Aviation	Thomas
2005	Almost Heaven	Hotel Manager
2011	Out the Gate	Uncle Willie

Plays

Common Law as Winston 6 November (2009), Midnight at Puss Creek (2011), Di Prodigal Pickney (2025).^[6]