Bill Bellamy

BIOGRAPHy

Staying busy is not a problem for Bill Bellamy, whose flourishing career encompasses the worlds of feature film, television, comedy and more. Bill starred in the comedy “The Brothers” starring opposite D.L. Hughley, Shemar Moore and Morris Chestnut. Among Bellamy’s other film credits are “Love Jones,” Def Jam’s “How To Be a Player” and Oliver Stone’s highly lauded “Any Given Sunday” in an ensemble cast that included such talents as Al Pacino, James Woods, Cameron Diaz, Jamie Foxx and Dennis Quaid. Bill also starred in the independent feature “Love Stinks” opposite French Stewart, Bridgette Wilson and Tyra Banks. For five years, Bill had the unique opportunity to host “MTV Jams,” where he was able to cleverly blend an eclectic mix of street culture, locker room observations and a myriad of experiences. His intelligence and infectious humor landed the comedian a guest-correspondent stint on “Entertainment Tonight.” Bill 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 moguls Bernie Brillstein and Russell Simmons. The two immediately signed him on a as a guest star of HBO’s “Def Comedy Jam” and soon after, Bellamy’s Showtime comedy special, “Booty Call,” became one of the network’s top-rated specials.  More recently, Bellamy hosted two seasons of NBC’s “Last Comic Standing.” In 2014, he had a recurring role as Councilman Powell on “Hot in Cleveland.” Bill Bellamy remains a very hot act. 

Career Path

1992Made his national television debut on 'Showtime at the Apollo', catching the attention of comedy managers Bernie Brillstein and Russell Simmons, who signed him for HBO's 'Def Comedy Jam'.
1993Appeared on HBO's 'Def Comedy Jam' and coined the phrase 'booty call' for a national television audience, launching a career-defining catchphrase.
1994Became the host of 'MTV Jams' for five years, blending street culture and locker-room humor into a signature VJ persona that made him a staple of the network throughout the decade.
1994His Showtime special 'Bill Bellamy: Booty Call' became one of the network's top-rated specials.
1997Starred alongside D.L. Hughley, Shemar Moore, and Morris Chestnut in the ensemble comedy 'The Brothers', and appeared in Oliver Stone's 'Any Given Sunday' opposite Al Pacino, Jamie Foxx, and Cameron Diaz.
2007Hosted seasons five and six of NBC's 'Last Comic Standing', bringing his television presence to prime-time network comedy.
2011Launched 'Bill Bellamy's Who's Got Jokes?' on TV One as host and executive producer, running the show for four seasons.
2014Took a recurring role as Councilman Powell on TV Land's 'Hot in Cleveland', expanding his dramatic and comedic television credits.
2024Appeared on 'The Jennifer Hudson Show' and performed at Kansas City Funny Bone Comedy Club, maintaining an active national stand-up schedule.
2025Headlined the Funny Bone Comedy Club circuit and joined the Rising Stars of Comedy showcase at NJPAC, proving his material still draws crowds more than three decades into his career.

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