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BIO
Staying
busy is not a problem for comedian Bill Bellamy, whose flourishing
career encompasses the worlds of feature film, television, comedy and
more. His career is on the rise, yet his feet remain firmly planted on
the ground.
Bellamy just completed filming the independent feature GETTING PLAYED
starring opposite Vivica A. Fox, Carmen Electra and Stacey Dash. The
romantic comedy revolves around three beautiful women who make a game
of trying to seduce a random male target played by Bellamy.
In the 2002 – 2003 television season, comedian Bill starred in the
FOX series FASTLANE from McG, director of Charlie’s Angels. The
one-hour drama followed two cops, Bellamy as Deaqon Hayes and Peter
Facinelli as Van Ray, as they go undercover to take down the highest
– and lowest – criminals in Los Angeles.
In 2001, comedian Bill Bellamy starred in the WB sitcom MEN, WOMEN
& DOGS, as one of four twenty-something male friends whose lives
center around their girlfriends, their careers and their dogs, but not
necessarily in that order.
In 2001, Bellamy co-starred in the Screen Gems comedy hit THE BROTHERS
opposite D.L. Hughley, Shemar Moore and Morris Chestnut. The film
followed three black professionals as they faced the imminent marriage
of a longtime friend and reformed playboy.
Bellamy’s other film credits include his role in Oliver Stone’s
highly lauded film ANY GIVEN SUNDAY, a graphic depiction of the
behind-the-scenes politics and antics of an NFL team. Bellamy
portrayed superstar wide receiver Jimmy Sanderson in an ensemble cast
that included Al Pacino, James Woods, Cameron Diaz, Jamie Foxx and
Dennis Quaid. Also in 1999, comedian Bill Bellamy starred in the
independent feature LOVE STINKS, opposite French Stewart, Bridgette
Wilson
and Tyra Banks.
Bellamy made his feature film debut in the spring of 1997, opposite
Nia Long and Larenz Tate in the critically acclaimed romantic comedy
LOVE JONES for New Line Cinema. Comedian Bill Bellamy successfully
followed that with his leading man debut in the hit comedy, Def
Jam’s HOW TO BE A PLAYER for Gramercy Pictures in the summer of
1997.
Bellamy also starred as the voice of Skeeter in Nickelodeon’s hit
action-comedy series Cousin Skeeter. Comedian Bill Bellamy was
nominated for an NAACP Image Award for his outstanding performance on
the show.
For five years comedian Bill Bellamy had the unique opportunity to
host MTV JAMZ where comedian Bill Bellamy was able to cleverly blend
an eclectic mix of street culture, locker room observations and a
myriad of experiences placing comedian Bill Bellamy well ahead of the
new generation of funny men. It was the combination of Bill’s
professionalism, style and charismatic personality which scored him
top interviews with some of the hottest talent in town.
Bellamy continues to keep his comedy chops sharp with regular stand-up
appearances at comedy clubs and arenas across the country. His
intelligence and infectious humor landed the comedian a
guest-correspondent stint on Entertainment Tonight. Bellamy also
co-hosted the prestigious Malibu MOBO (Music of Black Origin) Awards
and the Diversity Awards with Kathy Griffin for the Multicultural
Motion Pictures Association.
Comedian Bill Bellamy’s universal appeal has also landed him duties
as a national celebrity spokesperson for both AT&T and Pepsi. In
1998, comedian Bill Bellamy appeared opposite Los Angeles Lakers’
Shaquille O’Neal in a national Reebok television commercial
campaign.
The eldest of three children, comedian Bill Bellamy used his real life
experiences growing up in Newark, New Jersey as stepping-stones to his
comedy, stating “The things talk about in my comedy are my
experiences. I just do what I know.”
Bellamy entered comedy as a lark. While at Rutgers University,
comedian Bill Bellamy entered a male beauty pageant and won after he
showcased a hidden talent –comedy. After winning numerous amateur
competitions, Bellamy moved on to work his act in some of the top
comedy clubs across the country. Comedian Bill Bellamy made his
national television debut as a featured guest on Showtime at the
Apollo. His success with the “toughest audience in the world”
caught the attention of comedy producers Bernie Brillstein and Russell
Simmons. The two immediately signed him on as a guest star of HBO’s
Def Comedy Jam. Soon after, Bellamy starred in his own Showtime comedy
special BOOTY CALL, which became one of the network’s top-rated
specials. The rest, as they say, is history.
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