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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. 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
that 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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