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Coby Bell Born Coby Scott Bell
May 11, 1975
Orange County, California, U.S.Other names Colby Bell, Cobins Robins Rue Occupation Actor, producer Years active 1997–present Spouse Aviss Pinkney-Bell Coby Scott Bell (born May 11, 1975) is an American actor and producer. He is best known for his roles as NYPD officer Tyrone Davis, Jr. on the NBC drama Third Watch, and professional football player Jason Pitts on the CW/BET comedy-drama The Game. He currently stars as Jesse Porter on the USA Network original series Burn Notice, and appears on The Game on a recurring basis.
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Early life and career
Born in Orange County, California, Bell is the son of Broadway actor Michel Bell. Before he began acting, Bell attended San Jose State University, where he graduated with honors.[1] He began his career with a few minor roles in various shows including The Parent 'Hood, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, ER and Smart Guy, before landing a thirteen episode stint as Patrick Owen in L.A. Doctors.
In 1999, Bell landed the role of Officer Ty Davis, Jr. on the NBC drama Third Watch. He was one of only five original cast members to remain on the show throughout its entire six-season run on NBC. During the series' run, he co-starred in Safe, a critically acclaimed play co-written by Third Watch co-star Anthony Ruivivar. The play also starred Third Watch regular Jason Wiles and Third Watch recurring guest star Yvonne Jung. Bell also appeared in a Third Watch edition of the American version of The Weakest Link.[2]
In 2005, just months after Third Watch ended its run, Bell landed a recurring role on the UPN comedy series Half & Half as Glen Stallworth, a San Francisco firefighter who is originally set up on a date with main character Mona, but winds up falling for her mother, Phyllis (played by actress Telma Hopkins). Despite appearing in only three episodes, Bell's character was mentioned and referenced throughout the show's fourth and final season.
In 2006, Bell starred in and co-produced an independent film called Drifting Elegant. The project marked his debut as a producer. That same year, Bell guest-starred in an episode of the UPN comedy series Girlfriends in an episode entitled "The Game", which served as the pilot episode for the CW comedy-drama series of the same name. Bell stars as Jason Pitts, the captain of the fictional San Diego Sabers football team. He will be returning as Jason Pitts, but in a recurring role when The Game, which was cancelled in 2009, returns on BET in January 2011.[3] In June of 2010, Bell joined the cast of the USA Network series Burn Notice as former counter-intelligence agent Jesse Porter.
Personal life
Bell is married to Aviss Pinkney-Bell and has four children; two sets of twins: girls (Serrae and Jaena) and girl/boy (Quinn and Eli).[4][5][6] In addition to acting, Bell is also a musician and songwriter in a reggae band. He also serves as a mentor to underprivileged youths in the Big Brothers of America.[7] Bell supported Barack Obama for president in 2008.[8]
Filmography
Film Year Film Role Notes 2005 Dream Street Credited as Colby Bell 2006 Drifting Elegant Renny Lyles Producer 2007 Showdown at Area 51 Jude 2008 Ball Don't Lie Dreadlock Man Flowers and Weeds Tyler Voice Television Year Title Role Notes 1997 The Parent 'Hood Devigian Episode: Father Wendell" Buffy the Vampire Slayer Young Man Episode: "Reptile Boy" ER Brett Nicholson Episode: "Good Touch, Bad Touch" 1997–1998 Smart Guy Garret
Anthony WilliamsEpisodes: "The Dating Game"
"Most Hated Man on Campus"1998–1999 L.A. Doctors Patrick Owen 13 episodes 1999 A.T.F. Agent Dinko Bates Television movie 1999–2005 Third Watch Officer Tyrone "Ty" Davis, Jr. 130 episodes 2005 Half & Half Glen 3 episodes 2006 Girlfriends Jason Episode: "The Game" 2006–Present The Game Jason Pitts 64 episodes; Starring seasons 1-3, Recurring season 4-present 2007 CSI: Miami Tony Decker Episode: "Kill Switch" 2010 Archer Conway Stern Episode: "Diversity Hire" 2010–Present Burn Notice[9] Jesse Porter[10] Season 4 - Present: Main cast References
- ^ "Coby Bell--Third Watch". ctv.ca. http://www.ctv.ca/servlet/ArticleNews/print/CTVShows/20031104/thirdwatch-bios-Bell/20031104?hub=TopShows&subhub=PrintStory. Retrieved 2008-10-15.
- ^ "The Joy of Sets: Third Watch, Learn and Listen!". tvguide.com. 2008-02-06. http://www.tvguide.com/dvd-news/Joy-Sets-Watch-9207.aspx. Retrieved 2008-10-15.
- ^ Madden Toby, Mekeisha (2007-11-07). "These stars know how to win the 'Game'". The Ventura County Star. http://www.venturacountystar.com/news/2007/nov/17/these-stars-know-how-to-win-the-game/. Retrieved 2008-10-15.
- ^ "Coby Bell: On-air Personalities". cw27.com. http://cw27.com/bios/9.5235.html. Retrieved 2008-10-15.
- ^ Robertson, Regina. "A Father's Love - Celebrity Dads". essence.com. http://www.essence.com/news_entertainment/entertainment/articles/afatherslovecelebritydads. Retrieved 2008-10-15.
- ^ Karu F. Daniels (17 April 2009). "Coby Bell: Welcoming Twins For The Second Time Around". Blackvoices Newswire. AOL, LLC. http://www.bvnewswire.com/2009/04/17/coby-bell-welcoming-twins-for-the-second-time-around?icid=webmail. Retrieved 21 April 2009.
- ^ "Coby Bell as Jason Pitts". cwtv.com. http://cwtv.com/shows/the-game/cast/coby-bell. Retrieved 2008-10-15.
- ^ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u3Ic9I3BJqU
- ^ "Hollywood Reporter". http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/content_display/news/e3i0215407931edfdd78c96ef2eee6cc763. Retrieved 04-01-2010.
- ^ "Coby Bell". http://www.bvnewswire.com/2010/03/10/the-game-coby-bell--burn-notice/. Retrieved 04-01-2010.
External links
- Coby Bell at the Internet Movie Database
- Coby Bell at AllRovi
- Coby Bell's biography on filmbug
Categories:- Actors from California
- African American film actors
- African American television actors
- American film actors
- American television actors
- American film producers
- People from Orange County, California
- San Jose State University alumni
- 1975 births
- Living people
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