Bill 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.

For many years, Bellamy was a staple on MTV, a VJ and the host of several MTV programs including "MTV Jamz" and "MTV Beach House." He went on to star in a number of movies, including "Fled," "Love Jones," "The Brothers," "How to Be a Player," "Getting Played" and "Any Given Sunday." He also appeared on two episodes of the TV show "Kenan and Kel." Additionally, he played Skeeter on the Nickelodeon television show "Cousin Skeeter."

In 2002, Bill Bellamy was given a co-starring role in the Fox Network television show "Fastlane," alongside Peter Facinelli and Tiffani Thiessen.

Bellamy is the current host and executive producer of Bill Bellamy's "Who's Got Jokes?" on TV One. The show is in its fourth season. He also appears frequently as a "roundtable" guest on the late night E! talk show "Chelsea Lately."

Bellamy is also the cousin of basketball player Shaquille O'Neal.

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