Staying busy is not a problem for 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. 

Over the last decade Bellamy has been a staple in the world of comedy, performing hundreds of shows to sold-out audiences across the country.  Now Bill brings his humor and comedic expertise to NBC as the new host of the  hit  comedy competition series “Last Comic Standing” which will begin airing its fifth season this summer.  For the first time, the auditions will now become international to find the funniest comic in the world.

In addition, Bellamy also hosts the TV One network series, “Bill Bellamy’s Who’s Got Jokes?” Premiering last October, the show searches the nation for the hottest rising comics who will compete to be crowned “Jokes” champion.  The unique twist is that the comics must keep it clean or be docked points for swearing and raunchiness.   Bellamy also headlined the 2006  season of “Def Comedy Jam,” back on HBO after a nine-year hiatus. 

In September 2005,   he released his debut comedy DVD “Bill Bellamy:Back To My Roots” from UrbanWorks Entertainment’s prestigious Platinum Comedy Series.  The DVD showcases Bill’s unique brand of “in your face” comedy with his hilarious perspective on dating, politics and the overall state of America.  In addition, his DVD aired as a one-hour special on Comedy Central last October.

Bellamy co-starred last year  in the TBS original movie “Getting Played” 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, Bill starred in the FOX series “Fastlane”from director McG. The one-hour drama follows 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, he 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.

Also 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. 

For the big screen, Bellamy just completed production on the film “Neverwas” starring opposite Jessica Lange, William Hurt, Aaron Eckhart, Ian McKellen  and Brittany Murphy.  Bellamy’s other film credits include his role in Olivier 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,  Bill 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.  He successfully followed that with his leadingman 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.”   He was nominated for an NAACP Image Award for his outstanding performance on the show.   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 placing Bill well ahead of the new generation of funny men.  It was the combination of Bill’s professionalism, style and charismatic personality which scored him top interviews with some of the hottest talent in town. 

Bill’s universal appeal has landed him duties as a national celebrity spokesperson for both AT&T and Pepsi and, in 1998, he appeared opposite Shaquille O’Neal in a national Reebok television commercial campaign.  His 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. 

The eldest of three children, Bill used his real life experiences growing up in  Newark, New Jersey  as  stepping-stones to his comedy,  stating “The things I
talk about in my comedy are my experiences.  I just do what I know.” 

Bellamy entered comedy as a lark.  While at Rutgers University, he 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.  He 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. 

More information on Bill can be found on his website www.billbellamy.com