Using his experiences growing up
in Newark, Bill Bellamy started doing stand-up while he was a student at
Rutgers University. Bellamy quickly discovered how much he enjoyed
making people laugh and began honing his skills at small comedy clubs
around the country and was soon making waves in the New York clubs like
The Improv, The Comic Strip, and at The Comedy Store in Los Angeles.
In less than two years of launching his
stand-up career, Bellamy earned a spot on HBO’s DEF COMEDY JAM where he
notoriously coined the phrase “Booty Call.” The now famous late-night
rendezvous moniker became the name for his first comedy special for
Showtime; “Booty Call” and it was instantly one of the network’s
top-rated specials.
Bellamy became a staple on MTV in the
90’s as one of the first “VJs” on the network. He hosted several of
their programming blocks, including MTV JAMS. MTV TOP 20 COUNTDOWN and
MTV BEACH HOUSE, while interviewing everyone from the late Kurt Cobain,
Prince, Snoop Dogg, to Janet Jackson. In 1996, Bill landed his own late
night series, “The Bill Bellamy Show.”
Bill starred and executive produced in
his own syndicated show in 2012 MR. BOX OFFICE with costars Jon Lovitz,
Tim Meadows, and Vivica J. Fox. Prior to MR. BOX OFFICE Bellamy has
appeared on recurring episodes of Tyler Perry’s MEET THE BROWNS/TBS and
has guest-starred on ABC’s CASTLE, USA’s ROYAL PAINS, USA’s WHITE COLLAR
& TNT’s MURDER IN THE FIRST. Previously, Bill hosted and produced
four seasons of the TV One comedy competition show WHO’S GOT JOKES? and
hosted two seasons of NBC’s Emmy Nominated LAST COMIC STANDING.
Bellamy also continued to star on the
big screen in addition to garnering coveted guest roles in several
prominent television series. In the feature world, Bellamy starred in
LOVE JONES, HOW TO BE A PLAYER, LOVE STINKS, THE BROTHERS, and ANY GIVEN
SUNDAY. At the same time, showcasing his mutli-hyphenate talents,
Bellamy continued to hone his comedy and stand-up prowess. He debuted
his second comedy special, CRAZY SEXY DIRTY in May 2012, it was one of
the highest rated comedy specials of their respective years on Showtime.
In 2017 Bellamy co-starred with Shemar Moore & Nadine Velazquez in
the romantic comedy THE BOUNCE BACK.
Bill was a recurring co-host on THE
RACHAEL RAY SHOW and Bill has also filled in for host Mario Lopez on
ACCESS HOLLYWOOD Live and hosted the ESPY AWARDS red carpet for
ENTERTAINMENT TONIGHT. In 2015, Bill hosted the Telepictures/Scripps
syndicated hit game show LETS ASK AMERICA.
In between acting in feature films, TV
shows and hosting duties, Bill decided return to his first love –
stand-up comedy. Bellamy debuted his third Showtime comedy special,
LADIES NIGHT OUT . The tour sold out nation-wide and featured material
by comedians Ali Siddiq, J. Reid and D’Lai. Bill has appeared as a
featured player in SHAQ”S ALL STAR COMEDY JAM which tours across the
country and as a Showtime comedy special
in 2017. Bill also headlined a nation-wide comedy tour, THE STANDING
OVATION TOUR, with Tommy Davidson, Sommore, Marc Curry & Tony Rock.
Bellamy joined the top-rated Tom Joyner Morning Show as a weekly co-host for the 2017 season.
In 2018, Bellamy had a key recurring
role on HBO’s INSECURE. Bellamy can next be seen in the horror/thriller
film, A DARK FOE, opposite Selma Blair and Graham Greene. Bill also
landed a series regular role in the ABC pilot, NANA, alongside Katey
Segal. Most recently, Bellamy produced and starred in the holiday film ”
A Rich Christmas for BET Plus, while staring in the upcoming comedy ”
Back To The Strip” featuring Wesley Snipes, Tiffany Haddish, J Smoove,
Gary Owens and Faison Love. 2021 Bellamy in his first book deal with
Harper- Collins to be released fall of 2022. Also, signed a joint
venture with Breakbeat Media to produce his own podcast.
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