Smiling Friends has introduced several eccentric characters over the years. As Charlie, Pim, Allan, and Glep try to bring joy and happiness to the clients of their charity, they encounter some intriguing people, who sometimes make their job tough.
In the recently released Season 3 Episode 1, a new character arrives in the show, named Silly Samuel. Known for his weird appearances, Silly Samuel is disappointed that nobody takes him seriously due to his looks
Fans are now wondering who voices Silly Samuel in Smiling Friends Season 3. The character is played by actor, comedian, and writer Conner O'Malley. Here is all you need to know about the actor’s career and his role in the adult animated series.
Conner O'Malley plays Silly Samuel in Smiling Friends Season 3
Conner O'Malley lends his voice to Silly Samuel’s character in Smiling Friends Season 3. He is a renowned actor known for his comedy sketches and for his YouTube videos. The 38-year-old actor hails from Chicago. He started his career with stand-up comedy and improv performances.
Meanwhile, he posted funny videos on the social media platform Vine, which earned him a huge following. As he shot to fame, he started working as a writer for Late Night with Seth Meyers in 2014, and then there was no looking back. O'Malley also played various characters on the show, which gave a glimpse of his acting talent.
He made his debut as a voice actor with the 2015 animated series The Awesomes. Meanwhile, he made episodic appearances in shows like Horace and Pete, Broad City, Louie, At Home with Amy Sedaris, and Search Party. He also appeared as Reggie in Shrill and Mike Melsky in Joe Pera Talks with You.
As a voice artist, he later starred in The Shivering Truth and Teenage Euthanasia. On the big screen, O'Malley has been seen in movies like Maddie's Secret, I Saw the TV Glow, Friendship, Rap World, Palm Springs, and Bodies, Bodies, Bodies.
Conner O'Malley’s role in Smiling Friends Season 3
Conner O'Malley debuted the role of Silly Samuel in Smiling Friends Season 3 Episode 1. The episode is named after his character. Silly Samuel has unusual looks as he has a blue head with a cuckoo clock sitting on top of it, and his body is made of yellow cheese.
One of his arms is a crab claw, and his shoes look like gummy worms. All of these things are actually part of his body, so doctors say he cannot change anything without risking his life. Because of how he looks, people constantly make fun of him, which makes him sad and angry
Pim and Charlie try to help him feel respected, but nothing works for him. However, things take a turn when the Smiling Friends office starts rolling away, and Samuel warns everyone nearby. When Glep stops the building just in time, the crowd thinks Samuel predicted the danger and starts calling him a prophet. Hence, Silly Samuel is finally accepted in society because of his good deeds.
Smiling Friends Season 3 airs new episodes on Adult Swim on Sundays.