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'''Glenroy Campbell''' (born 25 August 1964) is a Jamaican actor and comedian, known for his role in the 1980s [[Jamaica Broadcasting Corporation]] television series ''[[Titus in Town]]''. |
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'''Glen Campbell''' affectionately known '''‘Titus’''' is a popular [[Jamaica]]n comedian, who was first recognized for his performance as the bulging eyed policeman in the Fabulous Five music video ‘Ring Road.’ Since then he has performed on stages and screens in Jamaica and all over the world spanning over some twenty years. He however came to prominence for his leading role in ''‘Titus comes to Town’'', a comedy that was aired on Jamaica Broadcasting Corporation (JBC) in the 1980s. Since then he has appeared in movies such as ''‘Third World Cop’'' and ''‘Going to Extremes’'', and plays such as ''‘Oliver and the Genie’'' and ''River Mumma’''. Quite recently he has had major roles in ''‘Cindy-Relisha’'' and the ''‘DJ Prince’''. |
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==Biography== |
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An Actor who has performed in Barbados, Cayman Islands, U.S. Virgin Islands, Canada, U.S.A., Germany, India and Belize, Glen has been portrayed mainly as a comic actor, but has also demonstrated his versatility by taking on a number of serious roles in straight plays and dramatic pieces including "I, Marcus Garvey", "The Task", "Beyond the Horizon", "I Thought You Had Gone as Well", "One of Our Sons is Missing", “State of Emergency” (a Jamaican adaptation of “Death and The Maiden”), “One More Time” (a Jamaican adaptation of Neil Simon’s “They’re Playing Our Song”), “Dirty Diana”, “Puppy Love”, and most recently |
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Glen was born in London, England to Jamaican parents.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://jablogz.com/2014/12/10-questions-with-glen-titus-campbell/ |title=10 Questions with Glen "Titus" Campbell - |website=jablogz.com |date= 13 December 2014|access-date=10 August 2019}}</ref> He grew up in Jamaica, where he attended Hope Valley Experimental School, and [[Jamaica College]], where his school friends gave him the nickname "Goatie", for his excellent impersonation of the animal braying. He was a leading member of the drama club that comprised students from JC and the girls' school, St Andrew High School. |
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His first performances on the main stage were when he was still a JC student, in [[Louis Marriott]]'s 1981 stage production of ''Playboy'', alongside leading actress [[Fae Ellington]].<ref name=JG2007>{{cite news | url=http://www.jamaica-gleaner.com/gleaner/20070731/ent/ent2.html | title='Love Games' takes Centerstage | date=31 July 2007 | newspaper=Jamaica Gleaner | accessdate=4 March 2012 | url-status=dead | archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20111103072234/http://jamaica-gleaner.com/gleaner/20070731/ent/ent2.html | archivedate=3 November 2011 }}</ref> He also gained national recognition for his performance as the bulging eyed policeman in the [[Fabulous Five Inc.]] music video for "Ring Road".<ref name=JG22Jun2003 /> |
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To date he has received eight Actor Boy nominations: |
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Campbell has been nominated for the Actor Boy Award more times than any other Jamaican actor, and has been nominated almost every year he has been acting on stage. He won it in 1999 for his roles in ''Breadfruit Kingdom''.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.actorboyawards.com/actorboy/index.php?module=Pagesetter&func=viewpub&tid=3&pid=2 | publisher=Actor Boy Awards | title=2006 Actor Boy Awards to honour the Barn Theatre | accessdate=4 March 2012 | archive-date=17 July 2012 | archive-url=https://archive.today/20120717135513/http://www.actorboyawards.com/actorboy/index.php?module=Pagesetter&func=viewpub&tid=3&pid=2 | url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.tallawahmagazine.com/2018/03/true-original-at-54-glen-titus-campbell.html |title= |website=www.tallawahmagazine.com |access-date=10 August 2019}}{{title missing|date=May 2022}}</ref> |
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He won the award in 1999 for his roles in “Breadfruit Kingdom”. |
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In 2016, Campbell married Maxine Hale at the St Margaret's Church in [[Liguanea]], in the suburbs of [[Kingston, Jamaica]].<ref>''Little or no drama as Glen 'Titus' Campbell ties the knot'', Jamaica Observer, 17 July 2016 http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/news/little-or-no-drama-as-glen--titus--campbell-ties-the-knot_67463 Retrieved 10 August 2019.</ref> |
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In addition to performing, he has also tried his hand at directing, having directed the Belizean production of “Run For Your Wife”. He is the resident Dramatic Advisor and Stage Manager for the Stella Maris Dance Ensemble; he assists the Utech Drama Society from time to time, and functions as Talent Liaison for Jambiz productions. |
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In 2019, Campbell's achievements in the field of theatre were recognised by the Jamaican government, who awarded him the Order of Distinction (OD).<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/news/order-of-merit-to-prof-lalor-national-honours-and-awards-list-revealed_171760 |title= Order of Merit to Prof Lalor National honours and awards list revealed|website=www.jamaicaobserver.com |access-date=10 August 2019}}{{title missing|date=May 2022}}</ref> |
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Glen regularly sits on the panel of judges for the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission’s (JCDC) annual National Speech and Drama Festival and works in collaboration with the Jamaica Tourist Board’s Educational Drama projects. |
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==Filmography== |
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A graduate of Jamaica College, Glen holds a certificate in Public Relations (Institute of Management and Production) and a diploma in Public Relations (Jamaica Institute of Management). He recently completed a 2-year course for which he received a certificate in Theatre Studies from the University of Manchester, Rose Bruford College, London, England. |
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* ''[[Titus in Town]]'' (1980s) |
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* ''Entry Denied'' (1996) |
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* ''[[Third World Cop]]'' (1999) |
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* ''[[Small Island (film)|Small Island]]'' (2009), as Mr Philip Roberts<ref>https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1315058/fullcredits Retrieved 10 August 2019. {{User-generated source|certain=yes|date=March 2022}}</ref> |
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* ''Shoot the Girl'' (2017) |
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* ''Sprinter'' (2017) |
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==Theatre== |
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* ''Playboy'' (1981), written by Louis Marriott |
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* ''Office Chase'' (1982) |
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* ''Cindy-Relisha and the DJ Prince'' (2003) as Prince Sheggy and Tipsy<ref name=JG22Jun2003>{{cite news | url=http://jamaica-gleaner.com/gleaner/20030622/ent/ent3.html | title=Glen Campbell – a serious comic actor | date=22 June 2003 | first=Tanya | last=Batson-Savage | newspaper=Jamaica Gleaner | accessdate=4 March 2012}}</ref> |
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* ''Ras Noah and the Hawk'' (2005) |
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* ''Class of 73'' (2006) |
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* ''Love Games'' (2007), written by Patrick Brown |
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* ''Charlie's Angels'' (2011) |
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* ''Ladies of the Night'' (2013) |
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* ''Baby Scam'' (2015) |
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* ''Duppy Whisperer'' (2015) |
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* ''Matey Chronicles'' (2017)<ref>{{cite web |url=https://thecaribbeancurrent.com/laugh-with-glen-titus-campbell-in-the-hilarious-play-right-girl-wrong-address/ |title= Laugh with Glen 'Titus' Campbell in the hilarious play Right Girl Wrong Address | the Caribbean Current|website=thecaribbeancurrent.com |access-date=10 August 2019 |archive-date=10 August 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190810163425/https://thecaribbeancurrent.com/laugh-with-glen-titus-campbell-in-the-hilarious-play-right-girl-wrong-address/ |url-status=dead }}{{title missing|date=May 2022}}</ref> |
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==References== |
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==External links== |
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* {{IMDb name|1934901|Glen Campbell}} |
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* [http://www.jambizonline.com/profiles.shtml] |
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[[Category:20th-century Jamaican male actors]] |
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Latest revision as of 17:13, 4 January 2025
Glenroy Campbell (born 25 August 1964) is a Jamaican actor and comedian, known for his role in the 1980s Jamaica Broadcasting Corporation television series Titus in Town.
Biography
[edit]Glen was born in London, England to Jamaican parents.[1] He grew up in Jamaica, where he attended Hope Valley Experimental School, and Jamaica College, where his school friends gave him the nickname "Goatie", for his excellent impersonation of the animal braying. He was a leading member of the drama club that comprised students from JC and the girls' school, St Andrew High School.
His first performances on the main stage were when he was still a JC student, in Louis Marriott's 1981 stage production of Playboy, alongside leading actress Fae Ellington.[2] He also gained national recognition for his performance as the bulging eyed policeman in the Fabulous Five Inc. music video for "Ring Road".[3]
Campbell has been nominated for the Actor Boy Award more times than any other Jamaican actor, and has been nominated almost every year he has been acting on stage. He won it in 1999 for his roles in Breadfruit Kingdom.[4][5]
In 2016, Campbell married Maxine Hale at the St Margaret's Church in Liguanea, in the suburbs of Kingston, Jamaica.[6]
In 2019, Campbell's achievements in the field of theatre were recognised by the Jamaican government, who awarded him the Order of Distinction (OD).[7]
Filmography
[edit]- Titus in Town (1980s)
- Entry Denied (1996)
- Third World Cop (1999)
- Small Island (2009), as Mr Philip Roberts[8]
- Shoot the Girl (2017)
- Sprinter (2017)
Theatre
[edit]- Playboy (1981), written by Louis Marriott
- Office Chase (1982)
- Smile Orange (1993)
- Run for your Wife (1995)
- State of Emergency (1996)
- Oliver & Pinocchio (1998)
- Breadfruit Kingdom (1999)
- Dirty Diana (2001)
- Cindy-Relisha and the DJ Prince (2003) as Prince Sheggy and Tipsy[3]
- Cindy Relisha & the DJ Prince (2002)
- Christopher Come Buck Us (2003)
- Ras Noah and the Hawk (2005)
- Class of 73 (2006)
- Love Games (2007), written by Patrick Brown
- Charlie's Angels (2011)
- Ladies of the Night (2013)
- Baby Scam (2015)
- Duppy Whisperer (2015)
- Matey Chronicles (2017)[9]
References
[edit]- ^ "10 Questions with Glen "Titus" Campbell -". jablogz.com. 13 December 2014. Retrieved 10 August 2019.
- ^ "'Love Games' takes Centerstage". Jamaica Gleaner. 31 July 2007. Archived from the original on 3 November 2011. Retrieved 4 March 2012.
- ^ a b Batson-Savage, Tanya (22 June 2003). "Glen Campbell – a serious comic actor". Jamaica Gleaner. Retrieved 4 March 2012.
- ^ "2006 Actor Boy Awards to honour the Barn Theatre". Actor Boy Awards. Archived from the original on 17 July 2012. Retrieved 4 March 2012.
- ^ www.tallawahmagazine.com http://www.tallawahmagazine.com/2018/03/true-original-at-54-glen-titus-campbell.html. Retrieved 10 August 2019.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help)[title missing] - ^ Little or no drama as Glen 'Titus' Campbell ties the knot, Jamaica Observer, 17 July 2016 http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/news/little-or-no-drama-as-glen--titus--campbell-ties-the-knot_67463 Retrieved 10 August 2019.
- ^ "Order of Merit to Prof Lalor National honours and awards list revealed". www.jamaicaobserver.com. Retrieved 10 August 2019.[title missing]
- ^ https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1315058/fullcredits Retrieved 10 August 2019. [user-generated source]
- ^ "Laugh with Glen 'Titus' Campbell in the hilarious play Right Girl Wrong Address | the Caribbean Current". thecaribbeancurrent.com. Archived from the original on 10 August 2019. Retrieved 10 August 2019.[title missing]