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Bill Bellamy
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Bellamy in 2011
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William Bellamy

(1965-04-07) April 7, 1965 (age 60)
Occupation Actor, comedian
Years active 1985–present
Spouse(s) Kristen Baker (2001–present)
Children 2

William Bellamy (born April 7, 1965) is a well-known American actor and stand-up comedian. He first became famous on HBO's Def Comedy Jam.

Early Life and School Days

Bill Bellamy was born in Newark, New Jersey, in the United States. Fun fact: he is a cousin of the famous basketball player Shaquille O'Neal!

He went to Seton Hall Preparatory School and later studied economics at Rutgers University.

Bill Bellamy's Career Journey

Bill Bellamy has had a long and exciting career in entertainment.

Early TV and Comedy

For many years, Bill was a familiar face on MTV. He was a VJ, which means he introduced music videos and hosted shows like MTV Jams and MTV Beach House. This made him very popular with young audiences.

He also became known for his stand-up comedy, performing on shows like Def Comedy Jam.

Movies and TV Shows

Bill Bellamy has acted in many movies. Some of his well-known films include Fled, Love Jones, The Brothers, and Any Given Sunday. He often played funny or charming characters.

On television, he appeared in two episodes of the popular show Kenan & Kel. He also lent his voice to the character Skeeter on the Nickelodeon cartoon Cousin Skeeter.

In 2002, he had a main role in the TV show Fastlane. Later, he was a frequent guest on the talk show Chelsea Lately, where he shared his funny opinions.

Hosting and Recent Work

Bill Bellamy also hosted seasons 5 and 6 of NBC's reality show Last Comic Standing, where comedians compete. He also hosted and was a producer for his own show, Bill Bellamy's Who's Got Jokes? on TV One.

In 2014, he played Councilman Powell on the TV show Hot in Cleveland. He also voiced a character named Marcus Hill in the 2005 video game NARC.

More recently, in 2016, he appeared in the movie Kindergarten Cop 2. In 2020, he starred in the Netflix miniseries Self Made. He continues to perform stand-up comedy and appear in various TV shows and movies.

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See also

In Spanish: Bill Bellamy para niños

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