Lowell 'Sly' Dunbar

Known For: Acting
Born: May 10, 1952 in Kingston, Jamaica
Died: January 26, 2026
Active Years: 1975–2024 (50 Years)
Total Credits: 10 credits in database

Acting Born May 10, 1952 Died Jan 26, 2026 Kingston, Jamaica 10 credits

Biography

Lowell 'Sly' Dunbar works in acting. Born May 10, 1952 in Kingston, Jamaica. Died January 26, 2026. Archytele tracks 10 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.

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Frequent co-stars

Ice Anastasia 1 shared title

Brushy One String 1 shared title

Kemoy Reid 1 shared title

Robbie Shakespeare 1 shared title

Turbulence 1 shared title

John Gourzong 1 shared title

Bunny Goodison 1 shared title

Baby G. 1 shared title

Lee "Scratch" Perry 1 shared title

Career timeline

2024

Play It Loud! How Toronto Got Soul

2019

Studio 17: The Lost Reggae Tapes

2017

Grace Jones: Bloodlight and Bami

2013

I Am the Gorgon: Bunny 'Striker' Lee and the Roots of Reggae

2011

RiseUp

2007

Queens of Disco

2006

Made in Jamaica

1988

Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Tribute

1981

Black Uhuru - Tear It Up Live

1975

Saturday Night Live

Full Filmography

10 titles

Play It Loud! How Toronto Got Soul (2024) as Lowell 'Sly' Dunbar
Studio 17: The Lost Reggae Tapes (2019) as Self
Grace Jones: Bloodlight and Bami (2017) as Self
I Am the Gorgon: Bunny 'Striker' Lee and the Roots of Reggae (2013) as Self
RiseUp (2011) as Self
Queens of Disco (2007) as Self
Made in Jamaica (2006) as Self
Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Tribute (1988) as Self
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Black Uhuru - Tear It Up Live (1981) as Self
Saturday Night Live (1975) as Self (uncredited)

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Lowell 'Sly' Dunbar best known for?

Lowell 'Sly' Dunbar is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including RiseUp (2011), March of the Penguins (2005).

When and where was Lowell 'Sly' Dunbar born?

Lowell 'Sly' Dunbar was born on May 10, 1952 in Kingston, Jamaica. They passed away on January 26, 2026.

How many credits does Lowell 'Sly' Dunbar have?

Lowell 'Sly' Dunbar has accumulated over 10 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1975 to 2024.

What is Lowell 'Sly' Dunbar's background in cinema and television?

He was a drummer, best known as one half of the prolific Jamaican rhythm section and reggae production duo Sly and Robbie.