Bill Bellamy Biography
William Bellamy (born April 7, 1965) is an American actor and stand-up comedian. Bellamy first rose to national prominence on HBO’s Russell Simmons’ Def Comedy Jam, where he is credited with originating or coining the phrase “booty call,” which is defined as a late-night call to a potential paramour with the sole purpose of meeting for sex.
Bill Bellamy Profile
- Name: Bill Bellamy
- Profession: American actor
- Date of Birth: April 7, 1965
- Birth Place: Newark, New Jersey, United States
- Nationality: American
- Wife Name: Kristen Baker
- Net Worth: $8 million
Bill Bellamy’s Early life Education, and family
Bellamy was born in Newark, NJ. Bellamy is the cousin of NBA player Shaquille O’Neal.
He attended Seton Hall Preparatory School in nearby South Orange, New Jersey (now West Orange). He majored in economics at Rutgers University.
Bill Bellamy Career
For many years, Bellamy was a VJ and host of various MTV shows, including MTV Jamz and MTV Beach House. He went on to star in several films, including Fled, Love Jones, The Brothers, How to Be a Player, Getting Played, and Any Given Sunday. He also appears in two episodes of the television series Kenan and Kel. He also voiced Skeeter in the Nickelodeon show Cousin Skeeter.
Bellamy co-starred in the Fox Network television series Fastlane in 2002, alongside Peter Facinelli and Tiffani Thiessen. He also featured frequently as a “roundtable” guest on E!’s late-night discussion show Chelsea Lately. Bellamy hosted the fifth and sixth seasons of NBC’s reality show Last Comic Standing (2007 and 2008). In 2014, he played Councilman Powell in TV Land’s original series Hot in Cleveland. He provided the voice for Marcus Hill, a playable character in the NARC video game’s revised version from 2005.
Bellamy appeared in Kindergarten Cop 2 in 2016 as FBI Agent Sanders, Dolph Lundgren’s partner.
Bellamy hosted Bill Bellamy’s Who’s Got Jokes on TV One. He also served as the project’s executive producer. In 2020, he starred in the Netflix miniseries Self-made.
Bill Bellamy’s Personal Life
Straight Bill Bellamy has been married to Kristen Baker since 2001. Baron Bellamy and Bailey Ivory-Rose Bellamy are a blessing in the happy married lives of the couple.
Bill Bellamy’s Net Worth
Actor Bill Bellamy is well-known and rich. He has a $8 million net worth.
Bill Bellamy Facts
- He began his career at Rutgers University by performing humor for the talent component of a male beauty contest.
- Credited for coining the phrase “booty call” while performing on Def Comedy Jam.
- He was a former MTV veejay and host of MTV Jams. He also provided the voice for the video game NARC in 2005.
- I wrote the essay “Real Men Have Feelings” for Ebony in 2007.
- Is the cousin of Shaquille O’Neal.
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Who Is Bill Bellamy?
William “Bill” Bellamy (born April 7, 1965) is an American actor and stand-up comedian. He currently lives in California. Bellamy first rose to national prominence on HBO’s Russell Simmons’ Def Comedy Jam, where he is credited with coining or saying the phrase “booty call,” which is defined as a late-night call to a potential paramour with the sole purpose of meeting for sex.
Bellamy attended Seton Hall Preparatory School in West Orange, New Jersey, before majoring in economics at Rutgers University.
For many years, Bellamy was a VJ and host of various MTV shows, including MTV Jamz and MTV Beach House. He went on to star in several films, including Fled, Love Jones, The Brothers, How to Be a Player, Getting Played, and Any Given Sunday. He also appears in two episodes of the television series Kenan and Kel. He also appeared as Skeeter in the Nickelodeon television show Cousin Skeeter.
In 2002, Bill Bellamy was granted a co-starring role in the Fox Network television series Fastlane alongside Peter Facinelli and Tiffani Thiessen.
Bellamy now hosts and executive produces Bill Bellamy’s Who’s Got Jokes? on TV One. The show is in its fourth season. He also appears frequently as a “roundtable” guest on E!’s late-night discussion show Chelsea Lately.
Bellamy is also a cousin of basketball player Shaquille O’Neal.
Bellamy has also voiced Marcus Hill, a selectable character in the 2005 upgraded edition of the NARC video game.
According to the Whitest Kids U Know skit “The God Says Song,” killing Bill Bellamy is the only way to heaven.
He is a Rutgers University alumni.
He is a huge New York Knicks fan.
Where was Bill Bellamy born?
Bellamy was born in Newark, NJ. Bellamy is the cousin of NBA player Shaquille O’Neal. He attended Seton Hall Preparatory School in nearby South Orange, New Jersey (now West Orange).
