Olly Sholotan


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.
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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 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.

Filmography

YearTitleRolesNotes
2022–2025Bel-AirCarlton BanksMain role
2023Cruel SummerTrevorEpisode: "All I Want for Christmas"

YearTitleRoleDatesVenueNotes
2023Buena Vista Social ClubYoung Ibrahim FerrerNovember 17, 2023Atlantic Theater CompanyOff-Broadway