Bill BellamyNationality:
American Birthdate:
04/07/1965 Birthplace:
Newark, New Jersey
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biography
A handsome African-American stand-up comic who segued into a successful acting career while hosting the popular R&B music video and interview series "MTV Jams", Bill Bellamy seemed a natural performer, but nearly didn't become an entertainer at all. Goaded into entering a male beauty pageant while studying economics at Rutgers University, Bellamy had to decide on a routine for the talent competition and wrote a short comedy act that wowed the crowd. Excited by the reaction, he decided to pursue a career in stand-up and began performing in clubs in 1988. In 1990, Bellamy made his national TV
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milestones
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Milestone
Entered a beauty pageant while attending Rutgers University; did a stand-up routine for the talent competition and won
1988
Began his career as a stand-up comic
1990
Made national television on NBC's "It's Showtime at the Apollo"
1992
Headlined the Def Comedy Jam National Tour
1992
Was featured in the "HBO Comedy Hour" presentation "The 15th Annual Young Comedians Show -- Hosted by Dana Carvey"
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