What is Bill Bellamy’s Net Worth?

Bill Bellamy, the American actor and stand-up comedian, has a net worth of $6 million. He gained popularity on “Def Comedy Jam” and has hosted and acted in various shows on MTV, FOX, Comedy Central, and other networks.

Bellamy is known for coining the phrase “booty call,” which is still used today. He has starred in movies such as Love Jones, How to Be a Player, Any Given Sunday, and Getting Played. He also lent his voice for Skeeter on the Nickelodeon cartoon show, Cousin Skeeter, and made two guest appearances on the network’s 90s sitcom, Kenan and Kel.

Early Life and Education

Born on April 7, 1965 in Newark, New Jersey to parents Edna and William Bellamy, Bill Bellamy grew up with his sister Karen and a brother who later died. He attended Seton Hall Preparatory School in South Orange, New Jersey before proceeding to Rutgers University where he majored in economics. While at Rutgers, he discovered his passion for stand-up comedy and started performing.

Bellamy is related to basketball player Shaquille O’Neal as they are cousins.

Bill Bellamy’s Career Highlights

Bill Bellamy gained popularity with his engaging stand-up comedy performances in smaller clubs, leading him to travel to comedy clubs nationwide. He became a regular at the Improv club in New York and Comic Strip and also performed at the Comedy Store in Los Angeles. In 1991, he made his debut on HBO’s “Def Comedy Jam” and popularized the term “booty call.” He released his first stand-up comedy special, “Booty Call,” in 1996.

Over the years, Bellamy appeared on television and in films, including MTV programs, “Fled,” “Love Jones,” “The Brothers,” “How to Be a Player,” and “Any Given Sunday.” He also voiced the character of “Skeeter” on the show “Cousin Skeeter” and made appearances on “Kenan and Kel.” In 2000, he appeared on “The Jamie Foxx Show” and joined the main cast of the series “Men, Women & Dogs” in 2001 as the character Jeremiah. He remained on the show until 2002 and joined the main cast of “Fastlane” as character Deaquon “Deaq” Hayes” the same year.

Bellamy continued to make appearances on television, in films, and as a roundtable guest on “Chelsea Lately.” He hosted the one-hour comedy competition called “Bill Bellamy’s Who’s Got Jokes” from 2006 to 2009 and hosted the fifth and sixth seasons of NBC’s “Last Comic Standing” in 2007 and 2008. In 2010, he appeared in the film “Lottery Ticket” and made guest appearances on “Castle,” “Royal Pains,” and “Meet the Browns.”

In 2012, Bellamy appeared in “Noobz” and landed a main role in the series “Mr. Box Office.” He also appeared in “10 Rules for Sleeping Around” and joined the recurring cast of “Hot in Cleveland” the following year. He appeared in “Kindergarten Cop 2” in 2016 and had a recurring role in the third season of HBO’s “Insecure” in 2018. He provided narration for the film “Twenty to One” in 2019 and appeared in “A Dark Foe” the following year. In 2021, he played character Marshall Rich in the television film “A Rich Christmas” and had a role in the film “Back on the Strip” in 2022.

Family Life

Bill Bellamy married Kristen Bellamy on June 16, 2001. The couple has two children together. Their daughter, Bailey, was born in 2003 and their son, Baron, was born in 2006.

Bill Bellamy’s Home in Encino, California

In March 2001, Bill Bellamy purchased a home in Encino, California for $930,000. This property has remained his primary residence and has significantly increased in value over the years. Today, the house is worth around $3 million.

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