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Bill Bellamy

Bill Bellamy

Actor, also writer · Born April 7, 1965 (61) · Newark, New Jersey, USA

William Bellamy is an American actor and stand-up comedian. Bellamy first gained national notoriety on HBO's Russell Simmons' Def Comedy Jam, where he is credited for creating or coining the phrase "booty call", described as a late night call to a potential paramour with the intention of meeting strictly for sex.

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Biography from TMDB.

Born
April 7, 1965 (61)
From
Newark, New Jersey, USA
Works as
Actor, also writer
Titles
37 on MovieCove · 51 credits in all
Links
IMDb (opens in a new tab)TMDB (opens in a new tab)Wikidata (opens in a new tab)

Known for

TMDB popularity, last 157 days to Oct 28Down 32% in 30 days

What are Bill Bellamy's films like?

Across their 20 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Bonds and Self.

Genres

Comedy13 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 32nd percentile
: browse their Comedy movies
Drama3 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 63rd percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Drama movies

Their MovieCove films by primary genre. The badge is the typical Midcredits score of the genre's films, the median percentile; an up arrow marks a genre at or above their average across these genres.

Themes

share of theme weight
Bonds
46%
Self
24%
Society
13%
Morality
11%
Ideas
4%
Power
2%
Survival
1%
Romantic love7 titles, browse their movies with this themeFriendship4 titles, browse their movies with this themeIdentity5 titles, browse their movies with this themeFamily bonds3 titles, browse their movies with this themeMarriage3 titles, browse their movies with this themeLoyalty3 titles, browse their movies with this themePurpose2 titles, browse their movies with this themeRedemption2 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 19 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Light: How heavy the subject matter and outlook get. Browse their light movies.
Tone · Weight
lightdark

Light 16 · Serious 1 · Dark 2

Grounded: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their grounded movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

Grounded 14 · Stylized 2 · Heightened 3

Charged: How hard the emotional peaks hit while you watch. Browse their charged movies.
Feel · Intensity
gentleintense

A split, not a type: Gentle 9 · Charged 7 · Intense 3

Steady: How much it swings between very different feelings. Browse their steady movies.
Feel · Swings
steadyswings

Steady 10 · Shifting 6 · Whiplash 3

Funny: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their funny movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

Straight-faced 3 · Some laughs 3 · Funny 13

Even-paced: How fast it moves from scene to scene. Browse their even-paced movies.
Demand · Pace
slowrelentless

Slow burn 8 · Even-paced 9 · Relentless 2

Casual: How much focus it asks of you — look away and lose the thread? Browse their casual movies.
Demand · Attention
casualfull focus

Casual 16 · Engaged 3 · Full focus 0

Resolved: How much is left for you to interpret. Browse their resolved movies.
Demand · Resolution
resolvedambiguous

Resolved 18 · Open-ended 1 · Ambiguous 0

Roles they play

10 analyzed roles

Usually the Ally: 4 of 10 analyzed roles.

Ally
4 of 10
Hero
2 of 10
Trickster
2 of 10
Herald
1 of 10
Mentor
1 of 10
Show the 10 roles

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Joyful
10
Warm
8
Absurd
7
Tense
4
Romantic
4
Other
18

How their films linger

Fun13 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFeel-good10 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteBittersweet5 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHopeful4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteThought-provoking2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteUnsettling2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 1 with a twist

  • Happy11
  • Bittersweet4
  • Ambiguous4
  • Cyclical1

AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.

Where can I watch Bill Bellamy's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 32 of their 37 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service, most on Tubi (14).

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Bill Bellamy's titles on MovieCove; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Midcredits score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.

Filmography

51 credits, 37 with a MovieCove page; 24 appearances as themselves are hidden until asked for.

  • #WorstChristmasEver(2025)

    as Larry

    Midcredits score: 21st percentile of all films

  • Back on the Strip(2023)

    as Tyriq 'Da Face' Cox

    Midcredits score: 10th percentile of all films

  • House Party(2023)

    as Pops

    Midcredits score: 8th percentile of all films

  • Bill Bellamy: I Want My Life Back(2022)

    Writer · as Self

    Midcredits score: 66th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Bel-Air(2022)

    Show 1 episode · as Julius Banks

    Midcredits score: 36th percentile of all shows

  • A Rich Christmas(2021)

    as Marshall Rich

    Midcredits score: 32nd percentile of all films

  • A Dark Foe(2020)

    as Rocco

    Midcredits score: 51st percentile of all films

  • Def comedy Jam - All stars 3 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2021)

    Actor

  • The Upshaws(2021)

    Show 1 episode · as Elliot

    Midcredits score: 59th percentile of all shows

  • Self Made: Inspired by the Life of Madam C.J. Walker(2020)

    Show 2 episodes · as Sweetness

    Midcredits score: 71st percentile of all shows

  • The Neighborhood(2018)

    Show 1 episode · as Lorenzo

    Midcredits score: 40th percentile of all shows

  • Shaquille O'Neal Presents: All Star Comedy Jam - I'm Still Laughing(2018)

    as Host - Comedian

    Midcredits score: 64th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Mirror II Society: Affion Crockett(2020)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 57th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • S.W.A.T.(2017)

    Show 1 episode · as Jackie Shaw

    Midcredits score: 71st percentile of all shows

  • Insecure(2016)

    Show 4 episodes · as Kev'yn

    Midcredits score: 87th percentile of all shows

  • Kindergarten Cop 2(2016)

    as Agent Sanders

    Midcredits score: 6th percentile of all films

  • The Bounce Back(2016)

    as Terry Twist

    Midcredits score: 32nd percentile of all films

  • 10 Rules for Sleeping Around(2013)

    as Dwayne

    Midcredits score: 1st percentile of all films

  • Noobz(2012)

    as Brian Bankrupt Simmons

    Midcredits score: 21st percentile of all films

  • Bill Bellamy: Crazy Sexy Dirty (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)

    Executive Producer · as Self

  • Lottery Ticket(2010)

    as Giovanni

    Midcredits score: 29th percentile of all films

  • BlackBoxTV Presents (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    Show 8 episodes · as Headshot

  • Hot in Cleveland(2010)

    Show 3 episodes · as Councilman Powell

    Midcredits score: 68th percentile of all shows

  • White Collar(2009)

    Show 1 episode · as Delmon Wells

    Midcredits score: 96th percentile of all shows

  • Castle(2009)

    Show 1 episode · as Mickey Reed

    Midcredits score: 93rd percentile of all shows

  • October Road(2007)

    Show 3 episodes · Actor

    Midcredits score: 62nd percentile of all shows

  • Who's Got Jokes? (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    Show 16 episodes · Producer · as Self - Host

  • Getting Played(2005)

    as Mark Sellers

    Midcredits score: 19th percentile of all films

  • Bill Bellamy: Back to My Roots (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    Writer · as Self

  • Neverwas(2005)

    as Martin Sands

    Midcredits score: 63rd percentile of all films

  • Half & Half(2002)

    Show 1 episode · as James Lewis

    Midcredits score: 68th percentile of all shows

  • Fastlane(2002)

    Show 22 episodes · as Deaqon Hayes

    Midcredits score: 63rd percentile of all shows

  • Buying the Cow(2002)

    as Jonesy

    Midcredits score: 32nd percentile of all films

  • Men, Women & Dogs (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    Show 13 episodes · as Jeremiah

  • Def Comedy Jam: All Stars 12 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    Actor

  • The Brothers(2001)

    as Brian Palmer

    Midcredits score: 56th percentile of all films

  • Any Given Sunday(1999)

    as Jimmy Sanderson

    Midcredits score: 75th percentile of all films

  • Love Stinks(1999)

    as Larry Garnett

    Midcredits score: 35th percentile of all films

  • Def Comedy Jam: All Stars 1 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    Actor

  • Cousin Skeeter (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    Show 52 episodes · as Skeeter

  • How to Be a Player(1997)

    as Drayton Jackson

    Midcredits score: 30th percentile of all films

  • Figure It Out (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    Show 1 episode · as Cousin Skeeter (voice)

  • Austin Powers' Electric Psychedelic Pussycat Swingers Club(1997)

    as The Swingers Club

    Midcredits score: 45th percentile of all films

  • Love Jones(1997)

    as Hollywood

    Midcredits score: 91st percentile of all films

  • The Jamie Foxx Show(1996)

    Show 1 episode · as Andre

    Midcredits score: 40th percentile of all shows

  • Kenan & Kel(1996)

    Show 2 episodes · as Bill Bellamy · as Bill Bellamy (archive footage)

    Midcredits score: 84th percentile of all shows

  • Joey Breaker (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    as Ace Man

  • Who's the Man?(1993)

    as K.K.

    Midcredits score: 30th percentile of all films

  • The 15th Annual Young Comedians Show (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    Actor

  • Baywatch (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • The Play on One (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    Show 1 episode · as Antique Dealer

Career shape

Star power in the 96th percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 52 titles from 1988 to 2025; peak year 1998.

Biggest box office

Any Given Sunday (1999)

$100M worldwide

Highest rated

Love Jones (1997)

Midcredits 91st

Most popular right now

Fastlane (2002)

Film career

MilestoneBreakout
19882025

Peak 1998 · fewer prominent film roles lately. Top draw in 3 MovieCove titles. Film roles by billing, audience size and rating; 25+ votes. A show carries a single first-air date, so shows are not on the curve.

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting48 of 52: 48 only acting, 0 with another role · typical Midcredits score48thWriting2 of 52: 2 only writing, 0 with another roleProducing2 of 52: 2 only producing, 0 with another role

By decade

1980s2 · acting1990s13 · acting2000s14 · 12 acting · 2 crew2010s13 · 12 acting · 1 crew2020s10 · 9 acting · 1 crew

Billing

usually 6th · top billed in 6% of 16 roles
9303

Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it. The ring is the typical Midcredits score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on MovieCove, shown from 5 scored. Billing is TMDB cast order for roles with 25+ votes, billed in the top 30; the columns are the share of top-billed roles in each era, 5-year spans from the year on the label, merged until each holds at least 5 roles.

How do Bill Bellamy's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 32nd percentile, the median of all 23; across their 19 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 34th percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

34thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 19

Approval · how many liked their films

41stpercentile
Typical film, the median of 19

Reach · how many have seen their films

74thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 19

Midcredits score across 37 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up6
  • 50th to 74th13
  • 25th to 49th11
  • Below 25th7

Shape of the crowd

14 of their 37 titles are Mixed.

  • Universally Loved4
  • Universally Panned1
  • Divisive3
  • Cult Classic5
  • Crowd Pleaser10
  • Mixed14

Most divisive · actor

Shaquille O'Neal Presents: All Star Comedy Jam - I'm Still Laughing (2018)

97th percentile spread · 47% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

Love Jones (1997)

Midcredits 91st · 79% liked

Reviewers score the acting 48/100 in their films, across 15 reviewed titles; fans 73, detractors 29. The element that speaks to their work as an actor.

Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on MovieCove; the typical film is the median, so one outlier cannot drag it. Percentiles and reviewer scores count the films IMDb credits them on, for now; the Midcredits score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their MovieCove titles, shows included (a show ranked among shows), appearances as themselves left out. A descriptor is the shape of a title's IMDb rating distribution against the catalog; "most divisive" needs a spread wider than half of all titles, and a card names only a principal credit: a craft role, and on a show a crew role or a run of episodes, never a courtesy credit or a one-off guest spot.

Is Bill Bellamy's work okay for kids?

Across up to 8 MovieCove titles with content scores, sex & nudity runs heavier than most films.

Their medianMedian of all filmsMiddle 80% of their titles
Sex & Nudity8 titles29–82 · median 60 · intenseheavier than most filmsMedian of all films: 32

Severity 0–100 from the Content Guide. Categories with under 10 votes on a title are not counted. The band's colour is the severity of their median, named beside it.

Who does Bill Bellamy work with?

People who share at least 2 of Bill Bellamy's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Colleen Camp shares the most, 2.

Actors