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Renowned Jamaican actor, comedian and former child star Christopher ‘Johnny’ Daley is ready to showcase the island’s untapped acting talent on the world stage.
Daley, who has a busy performing schedule and stars in an international TV series co-produced by HBO and Channel 4, believes the time has come for Jamaican actors to shine globally.
“I believe that one of Jamaica’s greatest untapped creative resources is the incredible acting talent that resides on our beautiful island,” Daley said. “Now is the time to unleash that resource, and I am ready and prepared to showcase it to the world.”
Daley, who will star in “The King of Jamaican Comedy” on Aug. 25 in Dorchester, Mass., as part of Boston’s Mardi Gras weekend, highlighted Jamaica’s global success in music, sports and beauty, but noted that Jamaican theater actors have yet to receive similar recognition.
“We gave the world Marley, Shaggy and Sean Paul, as well as Usain Bolt, Asafa Powell and Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce,” Daly said. “But in film, theatre and television, we have yet to quite literally set the world on fire. While icons like Cheryl Lee Ralph and the late Madge Sinclair have achieved major successes, now is the time for Jamaican actors to tell Jamaican stories.”
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Daley’s enthusiasm stems from the recent spate of films and TV series set in Jamaica and starring Jamaican actors. These include Netflix’s “Champions,” Hulu’s “Black Cake,” Paramount’s “Bob Marley: One Love” and Idris Elba’s “Yardi,” in which Daley has a supporting role.
However, Daly is particularly excited about his role in the upcoming HBO/Channel 4 series “Go find Millie Blake,” A crime drama centered around a Jamaican-born detective who returns to Kingston. Daly plays Detective Lance Stennett, whose strained relationship with the title character adds drama to the series.
“Steinette has so many layers – he’s ambitious, gritty and takes policing very seriously,” Daley explained. “I’m excited for an international audience to see my work and with the success of other works like Bob Marley: One Love and Black Cake, I hope this series will be a great showcase for me and my peers.”
While he awaits the premiere of Get Millie Black, Daly will embark on a busy schedule of live performances. These include appearances at the Grace Food Festival in Jamaica, Laugh A Ton in Georgia, and the Grace Jamaican Jerk Festival in South Florida. He will also continue to host the Johnny Live Comedy Bar every Tuesday at his venue, Johnny’s Place.
Daley’s journey began as a mischievous primary school student who, after attending drama club, landed his first leading role in the hit Jamaican TV series Lime Tree Lane. The role made him a household name, and more than three decades later, Daley has starred in nearly 40 major stage productions and several films.
Despite his busy career, Daley is committed to balancing professional life and family time, a lesson he has learned over the years. Looking ahead, he is optimistic about the future, especially with the growing interest in Jamaica-themed projects.
“There’s a movement happening right now, and you can feel it,” Daley said. “Jamaican actors are finally starting to get their due. While Jamaica will always be home, I’ll go anywhere there’s work. We’ve been waiting for this moment for a long time, and I’m going to make the most of it.”
For more information on the Jamaican King of Comedy event, call 508-882-2566.
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