Biography

Meet 16-year-old Wolde Simon II also known as Jolly Swag, who is featured in his breakout supporting role in the Oscar buzzing movie, A Thousand and One, starring Teyana Taylor, Will Catlett, with director A.V. Rockwell and producer Lena Waithe. Jolly also made his TV debut as a co-star in The Equalizer, alongside Queen Latifah and his theater debut staring opposite Rose Byrne and Bobby Cannavale as their son in the off-Broadway play Medea.

Originally from central New Jersey, Jolly is an actor, entertainer, songwriter, junior broadcaster, and author. Since 2018, Jolly has acted in several films, pilots, documentaries, and movie trailers with Nickelodeon, Comedy Central, and other productions. As a broadcaster, he has interviewed numerous celebrities. For those who do not already know him, both young and old, they will certainly want to know this rising star!

At age 7, this multi-talented young man told his classmates he was going to be famous and they doubted him. Determined to prove them wrong, he went home and wrote his first song; a theme song for Stephen Curry, and he has not slowed down since. At 9 years old Jolly became the winner at Amateur Night at the Apollo with his original black history poem. At only 14 years old Jolly Swag is the CEO of his own business, a scholar, athlete, motivational speaker and aspiring Oscar Award winner. Jolly Swag is confident and destined for greatness. He has his eye on Hollywood and plans to achieve his goal this year!

You will not be able to take your eyes off this charismatic young triple threat; as he demystifies the stereotypes of what young black men are capable of. Jolly Swag is a true inspiration and role model for all ages.

Whether seeing him act, hearing him speak, listening to his music, or reading his original work, you will immediately be engaged by this versatile adolescent.

To book Jolly Swag for your next project or to learn more about him, contact his management team.