Canadian
Canadians (french: Canadiens) are people identified with the country of Canada. This connection may be residential, legal, historical or cultural. For most Canadians, many (or all) of these connections exist and are collectively the source of ...
actor and film and television producer, best known as a partner with Clement Virgo in the production firm
Conquering Lion Pictures Conquering Lion Pictures (CLP) is an independent Canadian film production company founded by Clement Virgo and Damon D'Oliveira. Virgo and D'Oliveira met in 1991 while studying at the Canadian Film Centre (CFC), and formed CLP while working on ''Rud ...
.
Originally from
Guyana
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, D'Oliveira moved to Canada in 1976. He had acting roles in stage, film and television in the 1980s, and was credited as an associate producer on Darrell Wasyk's 1990 film '' H'', before being admitted into the Canadian Film Centre's program for filmmakers of colour in 1991 alongside classmates including Virgo,
Robert Adetuyi
Robert Adetuyi is a Canadian screenwriter and film director who works in Hollywood. Born in Sudbury, Ontario,"Interview with Robert Adetuyi", ''Sudbury Star'', January 24, 2007. Adetuyi is a graduate of York University, where he studied communicat ...
,
Mina Shum
Mina Shum (born 1966) is an independent Canadian filmmaker. She is a writer and director of award-winning feature films, numerous shorts and has created site specific installations and theatre. Her features, ''Double Happiness (film), Double Ha ...
and Stephen Williams.
His first film production credit was on Virgo's 1993 short film ''
Save My Lost Nigga Soul
''Save My Lost Nigga Soul'' is a 1993 Canadian short film, directed by Clement Virgo.Schwartzberg, Shlomo. "In the frame". ''Performing Arts & Entertainment in Canada'', Summer 1993 (Vol. 28, Issue 2). An adaptation of the story of Cain and Abel, ...
''. He has since been a producer of Virgo's films ''
Rude
Rudeness (also called effrontery) is a display of actual or perceived disrespect by not complying with the social norms or etiquette of a group or culture. These norms have been established as the essential boundaries of normally accepted beha ...
Poor Boy's Game
''Poor Boy's Game'' is a 2007 Canadian drama film directed by Clement Virgo. Co-written with Nova Scotian writer/director Chaz Thorne (''Just Buried''), it is the story of class struggle, racial tensions, and boxing, set in the Canadian east coas ...
John Greyson
John Greyson (born March 13, 1960) is a Canadian director, writer, video artist, producer, and political activist, whose work frequently deals with queer characters and themes. He was part of a loosely-affiliated group of filmmakers to emerge in ...
's films ''
The Law of Enclosures
''The Law of Enclosures'' is a 1996 novel by Dale Peck, which was adapted into the 2000 film '' The Law of Enclosures'' by Canadian director John Greyson.
A cross between a conventional novel and a memoir
A memoir (; , ) is any nonfiction ...
'' and ''
Proteus
In Greek mythology, Proteus (; Ancient Greek: Πρωτεύς, ''Prōteus'') is an early prophetic sea-god or god of rivers and oceanic bodies of water, one of several deities whom Homer calls the "Old Man of the Sea" ''(hálios gérôn)''. ...
''. ''Rude'' and ''Love Come Down'' were both
Genie Award
The Genie Awards were given out annually by the Academy of Canadian Cinema and Television to recognize the best of Canadian cinema from 1980–2012. They succeeded the Canadian Film Awards (1949–1978; also known as the "Etrog Awards," for scu ...
nominees for Best Picture.
As an actor, D'Oliveira's roles have included voice roles in ''
Rupert
Rupert may refer to:
People
* Rupert (name), various people known by the given name or surname "Rupert"
Places Canada
*Rupert, Quebec, a village
*Rupert Bay, a large bay located on the south-east shore of James Bay
*Rupert River, Quebec
*Rupert' ...
'', ''
Chilly Beach
''Chilly Beach'' is a Canadian animated series, which aired on CBC from 2003 to 2006. The series is a comedic depiction of life in the fictional Canadian town of Chilly Beach, described by the producers as "a bunch of Canadians doing the stuff th ...
Adderly
''Adderly'' is a Canadian television adventure-drama series which aired from 1986 to 1988. It was broadcast on both Canadian TV and on CBS in the United States. It starred Vancouver-born Winston Rekert as "charming and witty V.H. Adderly," an ope ...
'', ''
Neon Rider
''Neon Rider'' is a Canadian drama television series which first aired between 1990 and 1995. Created by Winston Rekert and Danny Virtue, the show was about the title character, a psychologist named Michael Terry (Rekert) who, after writing a succe ...
'', ''
Night Heat
''Night Heat'' is a Canadian police crime drama series that aired on both CTV in Canada and CBS in the United States. Original episodes were broadcast from 1985 to 1989. ''Night Heat'' was the first Canadian original drama series that was also ...
Side Effects
In medicine, a side effect is an effect, whether therapeutic or adverse, that is secondary to the one intended; although the term is predominantly employed to describe adverse effects, it can also apply to beneficial, but unintended, consequence ...
'', ''
Due South
''Due South'' is a Canadian crime comedy-drama television series created by Paul Haggis, and produced by Alliance Communications from its premiere on April 26, 1994, to its conclusion after four seasons on March 14, 1999. The series starred Pau ...
Queer as Folk
''Queer as Folk'' may refer to:
* ''Queer as Folk'' (British TV series), 1999–2000
* ''Queer as Folk'' (American TV series), a 2000–2005 American and Canadian version of the UK series
** ''Queer as Folk'' soundtracks, soundtrack albums from ...
'', ''
Show Me Yours
''Show Me Yours'' is a Canadian comedy television series originally aired on Showcase between May 26, 2004 and May 31, 2005.
Plot
Dr. Kate Langford (Rachael Crawford) is a psychologist whose life is going well: she has a boyfriend David Exley ...
Uncut
Uncut may refer to:
* ''Uncut'' (film), a 1997 Canadian docudrama film by John Greyson about censorship
* ''Uncut'' (magazine), a monthly British magazine with a focus on music, which began publishing in May 1997
* '' BET: Uncut'', a Black Enter ...
Daily Xtra
''Xtra Magazine'' (formerly ''DailyXtra'' and ''Xtra!'') is an LGBTQ-focused digital publication and former print newspaper published by Pink Triangle Press in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The publication is a continuation of the company's former pr ...
'', August 20, 2015.
Filmography
Producer
* 1993 - ''
Save My Lost Nigga Soul
''Save My Lost Nigga Soul'' is a 1993 Canadian short film, directed by Clement Virgo.Schwartzberg, Shlomo. "In the frame". ''Performing Arts & Entertainment in Canada'', Summer 1993 (Vol. 28, Issue 2). An adaptation of the story of Cain and Abel, ...
''
* 1995 - ''
Rude
Rudeness (also called effrontery) is a display of actual or perceived disrespect by not complying with the social norms or etiquette of a group or culture. These norms have been established as the essential boundaries of normally accepted beha ...
The Law of Enclosures
''The Law of Enclosures'' is a 1996 novel by Dale Peck, which was adapted into the 2000 film '' The Law of Enclosures'' by Canadian director John Greyson.
A cross between a conventional novel and a memoir
A memoir (; , ) is any nonfiction ...
''
* 2003 - ''
Proteus
In Greek mythology, Proteus (; Ancient Greek: Πρωτεύς, ''Prōteus'') is an early prophetic sea-god or god of rivers and oceanic bodies of water, one of several deities whom Homer calls the "Old Man of the Sea" ''(hálios gérôn)''. ...
Poor Boy's Game
''Poor Boy's Game'' is a 2007 Canadian drama film directed by Clement Virgo. Co-written with Nova Scotian writer/director Chaz Thorne (''Just Buried''), it is the story of class struggle, racial tensions, and boxing, set in the Canadian east coas ...
What We Have
''What We Have'' (french: Ce qu'on a) is a Canadian drama film, written and directed by Maxime Desmons.The Book of Negroes'' (TV Mini-Series)
* 2018 - ''
The Grizzlies
''The Grizzlies'' is a 2018 Canadian sports drama film, directed by Miranda de Pencier. Based on a true story, the film depicts a youth lacrosse team that was set up to help combat an onslaught of youth suicide in the community of Kugluktuk, Nu ...
''
* 2021 - ''
Wildhood
''Wildhood'' is a 2021 Canadian coming-of-age romantic drama film, written, produced, and directed by Bretten Hannam.Steve Gow"Nova Scotia's film industry restarts with 'Wildhood'" ''Halifax Today'', August 25, 2020.
An expansion of Hannam's ear ...
''
* 2022 - ''
Brother
A brother is a man or boy who shares one or more parents with another; a male sibling. The female counterpart is a sister. Although the term typically refers to a familial relationship, it is sometimes used endearingly to refer to non-familia ...
''
Actor
* 1988 - '' Short Circuit 2'' as 'Bones'
* 1990 - ''Deep Sleep'' as Angel
* 1994 - '' Exotica'' as David / Man At Opera
* 1994 - ''Back in Action'' as Gantry
* 1994 - ''
Trial by Jury
A jury trial, or trial by jury, is a legal proceeding in which a jury makes a decision or findings of fact. It is distinguished from a bench trial in which a judge or panel of judges makes all decisions.
Jury trials are used in a significant ...
'' as Rafael, Juror
* 1995 - ''Jungleground'' as 'Blackjack'
* 1996 - '' Getting Away with Murder'' as Electronic Salesman
* 1996 - '' Bogus'' as Office Worker
* 1997 - ''
Uncut
Uncut may refer to:
* ''Uncut'' (film), a 1997 Canadian docudrama film by John Greyson about censorship
* ''Uncut'' (magazine), a monthly British magazine with a focus on music, which began publishing in May 1997
* '' BET: Uncut'', a Black Enter ...
'' as Peter Denham
* 1997 - ''
My Teacher Ate My Homework ''Shadow Zone: My Teacher Ate My Homework'' is a 1997 comedy horror film by Stephen Williams (director), Stephen Williams, the second film based on a Shadow Zone (novels), Shadow Zone book.
Plot
A Grim Reaper appears in a spooky classroom, then tel ...
'' as Doctor
* 1997-2000 - '' Donkey Kong Country'' (TV Series) - Funky Kong / Eddie, The Mean Old Yeti (voice)
* 1998 - ''
Double Take
Double take may refer to:
Films, radio, and television
* ''Double Take'' (1998 film), a 1998 thriller
* ''Double Take'' (2001 film), a 2001 comedy
* ''Double Take'' (2009 film), a 2009 film
* Double Take (American TV series), a 2018 hidden cam ...
'' as Raul
* 1999 - '' The Five Senses'' as Todd
* 1999 - ''Angel in a Cage'' as Lucio
* 2001 - ''
Full Disclosure
Full disclosure or Full Disclosure may refer to:
Computers
* Full disclosure (computer security), in computer security the practice of publishing analysis of software vulnerabilities as early as possible
* Full disclosure (mailing list), a mail ...
'' as Marek
* 2001 - ''
Glitter
Glitter is an assortment of small, reflective particles that come in a variety of shapes, sizes, and colors. Glitter particles reflect light at different angles, causing the surface to sparkle or shimmer. Glitter is similar to confetti, sparkle ...
72 Hours 72 Hours may refer to:
* '' 72 Hours: True Crime'', Canadian television series
* "72 Hours" ''(The Killing)'', second-season episode of television series ''The Killing''
* "72 Hours", fifth-season episode of sitcom ''The Golden Girls'' (see List o ...
'' as Ravi (Season 1 Episode 1- Burning Obsession)