W. Kamau Bell

AKA: Kamau Bell
7.7084

Biography

Crew Roles

SXSW Comedy With W. Kamau Bell
Writer
SXSW Comedy Night Two with W. Kamau Bell
Writer
1000% Me: Growing Up Mixed
Director
1000% Me: Growing Up Mixed
Executive Producer
W. Kamau Bell: Private School Negro
Writer
Executive Producer
Director
Creator
Cast RolesCast Roles Played = {36}

Self

2021-06-19 7.8

The One and Only Dick Gregory

This revealing portrait of comedian, activist, pop-culture icon and thought leader Dick Gregory documents his many personal reinventions throughout the decades, from celebrity to civil rights hero an ...
Genre :Documentary

Other Man in Crowd

2018-07-06 6.798

Sorry to Bother You

In an alternate present-day version of Oakland, black telemarketer Cassius Green discovers a magical key to professional success – which propels him into a macabre universe. ...
Genre :Fantasy, Science Fiction, Comedy

Self

2014-04-14 5.8

I Am Road Comic

Interviews with T.J. Miller, Pete Holmes, Marc Maron, Doug Benson, Jim Norton, Judah Friedlander, Alonzo Bodden, Maria Bamford, Jen Kirkman, Auggie Smith, W. Kamau Bell, Nikki Glaser, Wayne Federman, ...
Genre :Comedy, Documentary

Self

2016-04-29 5.5

W. Kamau Bell: Semi-Prominent Negro

Comedy special featuring socio-political comedian W. Kamau Bell, who brings his characteristically biting and hilarious take on the real issues of contemporary America from gentrification to raising h ...
Genre :Comedy, Documentary

Self

2015-10-02 0.5

SXSW Comedy Night Two with W. Kamau Bell

Stand-up W. Kamua Bell hosts the hottest comics at the SXSW festival in the second of this two-part showcase featuring today's heavyweights and tomorrow's stars, including Todd Glass, Wyatt Cenac, Ili ...
Genre :Comedy

Self

2015-07-24 5

SXSW Comedy With W. Kamau Bell

The first ever comedy special filmed at and in partnership with South By Southwest (SXSW). Kamau Bell (CNN'sUnited Shades of America) hosts the show. Featuring sets from Beth Stelling (Jimmy Kimmel L ...
Genre :Comedy

Self

2016-03-05 0

The Comedy Club

When a fire destroys Cobb's Comedy Club in San Francisco, defiant owner Tom Sawyer and his crew of comedians rebuild it, hoping to revive the struggling indie comedy scene. ...
Genre :Documentary

Self

2017-11-19 4.771

The Problem with Apu

In the history of “The Simpsons,” few characters outside the title family have had as much cultural impact as Apu Nahasapeemapetilon, the Springfield convenience store owner. Comedian Hari Kondabolu i ...
Genre :Documentary

Self

2018-06-26 6.1

W. Kamau Bell: Private School Negro

Comedian W. Kamau Bell muses on parenting in the Trump era, "free speech" dustups, woke children's TV and his fear of going off the grid. ...
Genre :Comedy

Self - Guest

2021-04-26 6.5

Sesame Street: 50 Years of Sunny Days

For more than a half-century, Sesame Street has addressed and explained diversity, equity, and inclusion around the globe by using the universal tools of music, empathy and celebrity. Sesame Street: 5 ...
Genre :Family, Documentary, TV Movie

Self

2025-06-05 0

Kerouac's Road: The Beat of a Nation

Jack Kerouac's "On the Road" finds new relevance as modern travelers and cultural figures like Josh Brolin, W. Kamau Bell and Natalie Merchant reveal how his quest for authentic experience resonates p ...
Genre :Documentary

Himself

2025-03-07 0

Are We Good?

An intimate portrait of comedian and podcast pioneer Marc Maron, following the sudden loss of his partner and filmmaker Lynn Shelton. Maron struggles with grief, disillusionment, and a shifting comedy ...
Genre :Comedy, Documentary

Self

2016-02-08 5.86

Full Frontal with Samantha Bee

Samantha Bee breaks up late-night's all-male sausage fest with her nuanced view of political and cultural issues, her sharp interview skills, her repartee with world leaders and, of course, her 10-pou ...
Genre :News, Talk, Comedy

Self

2021-05-02 6

The Story of Late Night

A six-part docuseries that takes viewers on a journey through late-night television’s most memorable moments. Spanning a more than 60-year history of engaging with, adapting to and influencing our rap ...
Genre :Documentary

Self

1996-07-22 6.387

The Daily Show

The World's Fakest News Team tackle the biggest stories in news, politics and pop culture. ...
Genre :News, Comedy

Self - Host

2016-04-24 6.2

United Shades of America

Follow comedian and political gadfly W. Kamau Bell as he explores the far corners of our country and its various groups and subcultures. ...
Genre :Documentary

Self - Narrator (voice)

2022-01-30 6.8

We Need to Talk About Cosby

During his nearly 50 years in show business, Bill Cosby became one of America's most recognizable black celebrities: his career was a model of excellence for millions of Americans, until the painful t ...
Genre :Documentary

Self

2022-02-10 2

About Last Night

Three celebrity couples join Ayesha and Stephen on an exclusive date night to go head-to-head on uncensored relationship trivia and games, competing to see who knows their partner best. ...
Genre :Reality

Self

2017-02-09 6.6

The History of Comedy

Explore what makes us laugh, why, and how that's influenced our social and political landscape throughout history. ...
Genre :Documentary, Comedy

Narrator (voice)

2020-11-13 6.8

Inside Pixar

This documentary series of personal and cinematic stories that provide an inside look into the people, artistry, and culture of Pixar Animation Studios. ...
Genre :Documentary

Self

2013-10-21 5.2

@midnight with Chris Hardwick

Chris Hardwick will lead three celebrity contestants down the ultimate internet wormhole. Culling from the darkest recesses of social media, they will compete to determine who has the funniest take on ...
Genre :Comedy, Talk

Self - Guest

2009-07-16 5.136

Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen

Bravo network executive Andy Cohen discusses pop culture topics with celebrities and reality show personalities. ...
Genre :Talk, Comedy

Self

2022-06-29 6

Right to Offend: The Black Comedy Revolution

The two-part documentary event “Right to Offend: The Black Comedy Revolution” explores the progression of Black comedy and the comedians who have used pointed humor to expose, challenge and ridicule s ...
Genre :Documentary

Self

2017-06-06 6.535

The Jim Jefferies Show

Each week, Jefferies tackles the week’s top stories from behind his desk and travels the globe to far-off locations to provide an eye opening look at hypocrisy around the world. Featuring interviews, ...
Genre :Comedy, Talk

Self

2022-07-28 6

Hell of a Week with Charlamagne Tha God

Whether it's political or cultural debates, Lenard "Charlamagne" McKelvey won't shy away from hard-hitting topics or unlikely guests on this refreshingly unfiltered late-night talk show. ...
Genre :Talk

Self

2024-01-17 5.8

After Midnight

Celebrated comedian Taylor Tomlinson hosts the smartest show on television about the dumbest things on the internet alongside a panel of guests from the worlds of entertainment, comedy, music, and bey ...
Genre :Comedy, Talk

Self - Comedian

2024-05-09 7

Black Twitter: A People's History

The rise, movements, voices and memes that made Black Twitter an influential and dominant force in nearly every aspect of American political and cultural life. ...
Genre :Documentary

Self - Comedian & TV Host

2019-01-03 7.054

Surviving R. Kelly

Celebrated as one of the greatest R&B singers of all time, R. Kelly’s genre defining career and playboy lifestyle has been riddled with rumors of abuse, predatory behavior, and pedophilia. Despite dam ...
Genre :Documentary, Crime

Self

2015-08-02 5.972

Close Up with The Hollywood Reporter

Some of this year's most talked about talent open up about the challenges and triumphs of creating critically acclaimed series and performances. ...
Genre :Talk

Self

2003-02-21 6.029

Real Time with Bill Maher

Each week Bill Maher surrounds himself with a panel of guests which include politicians, actors, comedians, musicians and the like to discuss what's going on in the world. ...
Genre :Comedy, Talk

Self

2010-11-08 7.101

Conan

A late night television talk show hosted by Conan O'Brien. ...
Genre :Talk, Comedy, News

Self

2022-09-25 6

Celebrity Jeopardy!

Celebrity contestants compete for a chance to win money for a charity of their choice. ...
Genre :Reality

Himself - Guest Judge

2006-03-08 6.758

Top Chef

An American reality competition show in which chefs compete against each other in culinary challenges and are judged by a panel of professional chefs and other notables from the food and wine industry ...
Genre :Reality

Host

2008-02-26 7.917

What Would You Do?

An American television news magazine and hidden camera show. Actors act out scenes of conflict or illegal activity in public settings while hidden cameras videotape the scene, and the focus is on whet ...
Genre :News, Reality

Self

2015-09-08 6.259

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

Stephen Colbert brings his signature satire and comedy to The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, the #1 show in late night, where he talks with an eclectic mix of guests about what is new and relevant in ...
Genre :Comedy, Talk

Self - Guest

2022-09-12 3.8

Sherri

Sherri Shepherd, actress, comic, and Emmy Award-winning longtime co-host of "The View", appears before a live audience with a daily dose of pop culture, comedy, conversations, and daytime talk staples ...
Genre :Talk