Kamau Bell
Definition
W. Kamau Bell (born Walter Kamau Bell, January 26, 1973) is an American stand-up comedian, actor, writer, director, producer, and television host.
He is best known for hosting the CNN docuseries 'United Shades of America' from 2016 to 2022, which won multiple Emmy Awards and a Peabody Award.
Bell is currently touring with his stand-up comedy show 'WHO'S WITH ME?' in 2025-2026 and recently competed in the 2026 Jeopardy! Tournament of Champions as the winner of Celebrity Jeopardy! Season 3.
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Kamau Bell's Jeopardy! run showed us that comedians can wager big and still walk away with a punchline.
Catching Kamau Bell live on his 'Who's With Me?' tour is the perfect way to laugh about life's absurdities.
Kamau Bell turns complex social issues into hilarious insights, one stand-up bit at a time.
If United Shades of America taught us anything, it's that Kamau Bell has a knack for unpacking America with wit.