Celebrity Comedians
Bill Bellamy
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.