Oliver Samuels

Oliver Samuels

Born: November 4, 1948
Oliver Adolphus Samuels is a Jamaican comedian and actor. He is often described as the Jamaican "King of Comedy", performing both stand-up and comic theatre.

Abroad, he is known as Jamaica's Bill Cosby, and is a brand name that is synonymous with Jamaica and laughter. Samuels is widely regarded as one of the funniest talents to emerge from the Caribbean.

Movies for Oliver Samuels...

Out the Gate
Title: Out the Gate
Character: Uncle Willie
Released: January 13, 2011
Type: Movie
After a turn of unfortunate events in Jamaica, Everton leaves his home to make it big in the music business in America. Everything is not a bed of roses in Hollywood, but with struggles and perseverance he finds love and success, only to have it all threatened when the Don of LA (Paul Campbell) wants his dues.
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The Best Of Oliver Live Part 1
Title: The Best Of Oliver Live Part 1
Character: As Himself
Released: November 16, 2004
Type: Movie
Oliver Samuels, undoubtedly the Caribbean's funniest comedian is at his best in this dvd featuring his greatest episodes especially re-written for the live stage . The three featured episodes are listed below.
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The Best Of Oliver Live - Part 2
Title: The Best Of Oliver Live - Part 2
Character: As Himself
Released: November 16, 2004
Type: Movie
This Jamaican Play Stars Oliver. Oliver Samuels, undoubtedly the Caribbean's funniest comedian is at his best in this DVD featuring his greatest episodes especially re-written for the live stage.
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Great Moments in Aviation
Title: Great Moments in Aviation
Character: Thomas
Released: May 1, 1994
Type: Movie
The film follows Gabriel Angel (Rakie Ayola), a young Caribbean aviator who falls in love with the forger Duncan Stewart (Jonathan Pryce) on her journey to England. Stewart is pursued by his nemesis Rex Goodyear (John Hurt), and the group are supported by Dr Angela Bead (Vanessa Redgrave) and Miss Gwendolyn Quim (Dorothy Tutin), retired missionaries who become lovers during the voyage.
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Title: Chef
Character: Dad
Released: January 28, 1993
Type: TV
Sharp knives and even sharper tongues! Meet Britain's finest, most short-fused chef, Gareth Balckstock.
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The Mighty Quinn
Title: The Mighty Quinn
Character: Rupert
Released: February 17, 1989
Type: Movie
Police chief Xavier Quinn investigates the gruesome murder of Donald Pater, one of the wealthiest residents on a Caribbean island. He was found decapitated in his Jacuzzi. Although the local political establishment, especially crooked Governor Chalk, insists that small-time thief Maubee is responsible, Xavier has his doubts. This view is complicated by the police chief's personal history with Maubee: The men have been friends since childhood.
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Hammerhead
Title: Hammerhead
Released: January 1, 1987
Type: Movie
A detective's hunt for the man who murdered his friend takes him to the Caribbean, where he finds himself enmeshed in a web of corruption and murder.