Coby Bell facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Coby Bell
Bell at the 2017 New York Comic Con
Born	Coby Scott Bell (1975-05-11) May 11, 1975 (age 50) Orange County, California, U.S.
Other names	Colby Bell, Cobins Robins Rue
Alma mater	San Jose State University
Occupation	Actor musician songwriter
Years active	1997–present
Spouse(s)	Aviss Pinkney-Bell (2001-present)
Children	4

Coby Scott Bell, born on May 11, 1975, is an American actor. He is famous for playing different characters on TV. You might know him as Jesse Porter from the show Burn Notice. He also played Jason Pitts, a football player, in the TV series The Game. Coby Bell was also a police officer named Tyrone "Ty" Davis, Jr. in the drama Third Watch. More recently, he has been in the show Walker.

Coby Bell's Early Life and Acting Start

Where Coby Bell Grew Up

Coby Bell was born in Orange County, California. His father, Michael Bell, was a Broadway actor. This means Coby grew up around the world of acting.

Coby Bell's Education Before Acting

Before he became a full-time actor, Coby Bell went to San Jose State University. He studied hard and graduated with high honors. This shows he was dedicated to his studies.

First Steps in Acting for Coby Bell

Coby Bell started his acting journey with small roles. He appeared in popular shows like The Parent 'Hood and Buffy the Vampire Slayer. He also had parts in ER and Smart Guy. These early roles helped him gain experience. Later, he had a longer role as Patrick Owen in L.A. Doctors.

Coby Bell's Main TV Roles

Playing a Police Officer in Third Watch

In 1999, Coby Bell got a big role as Officer Ty Davis, Jr. in the NBC drama Third Watch. This show was about police officers, paramedics, and firefighters. Coby was one of only five actors who stayed on the show for all six seasons. While working on Third Watch, he also acted in a play called Safe.

Coby Bell in Half & Half and Drifting Elegant

After Third Watch ended in 2005, Coby Bell joined the comedy series Half & Half. He played Glen Stallworth, a firefighter. Even though he was only in a few episodes, his character was often talked about. In 2006, Coby Bell also starred in and helped produce an independent film called Drifting Elegant. This was his first time working as a producer.

Coby Bell as a Football Player in The Game

In the same year, 2006, Coby Bell guest-starred in an episode of Girlfriends. This episode was actually the pilot for a new show called The Game. In The Game, Coby Bell played Jason Pitts. Jason was the captain of a fictional football team called the San Diego Sabers. The show was very popular and even came back on BET in 2011 after being cancelled. Coby continued to play Jason Pitts.

Coby Bell as a Spy in Burn Notice

In 2010, Coby Bell joined the cast of the USA Network series Burn Notice. He played Jesse Porter, a former spy. This role added another exciting character to his acting career.

Coby Bell's Recent Roles

From 2017 to 2019, Coby Bell played Agent Turner in the Marvel Studios series The Gifted. In 2020, he was cast as Captain Larry James in the CW western crime drama series Walker. He has been a main character in Walker since 2021.

Coby Bell's Personal Life

Coby Bell's Family Life

Coby Bell is married to Aviss Pinkney-Bell. They have four children together. What's special is that they have two sets of twins! They have three girls and one boy.

Coby Bell's Hobbies and Mentoring

Besides acting, Coby Bell is also a talented musician and songwriter. He plays in a reggae band. He also spends his time helping young people. He works as a mentor for underprivileged youths through the Big Brothers of America program. This shows he cares about giving back to his community.

Coby Bell's Filmography

Movies Coby Bell Has Been In

TV Shows Coby Bell Has Been In

See also

In Spanish: Coby Bell para niños