W. Kamau Bell, 1973
Writers · January 26, 1973
W. Kamau Bell
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W. Kamau Bell is 53 years old, born January 26, 1973 in United States · Aquarius.
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About
W. Kamau Bell pivoted from stand-up to become a television documentarian and talk-radio host exploring race and politics. Born January 26, 1973, in the US, he hosted CNN's United Shades of America for six years and FXX's Totally Biased, then directed the 2022 documentary miniseries We Need to Talk About Cosby. An Aquarius, Bell now anchors the podcast Kamau Right Now on KALW and co-hosts Denzel Washington Is the Greatest Actor of All Time Period and Politically Re-Active.
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Biography
W. Kamau Bell is an American stand-up comic, television host, and screenwriter. Born January 26, 1973, Bell built his career at the intersection of comedy and investigative media. He hosted the FXX series Totally Biased with W. Kamau Bell from 2012 to 2013, establishing himself as a voice willing to tackle identity and politics. His most prominent platform came with CNN's United Shades of America, which ran from 2016 to 2022, deepening his reach into documentary storytelling. In 2022, he directed and produced the miniseries We Need to Talk About Cosby, combining his comedic sensibility with serious cultural critique. Beyond television, Bell anchors the live radio show and podcast Kamau Right Now on KALW. He also co-hosts two podcasts: Denzel Washington Is the Greatest Actor of All Time Period alongside comedian Kevin Avery, and Politically Re-Active with Hari Kondabolu. As a screenwriter, Bell operates across multiple platforms—broadcast, podcast, documentary—each allowing him to blend humor with social commentary. Born an Aquarius [F1, enrichments], Bell embodies that sign's alignment with collective consciousness and reform-minded thinking. His life-path number 11 [enrichments] reflects a visionary bent, the pattern of someone drawn to illuminate cultural truths through unconventional channels.
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Trivia
- Bell co-hosts the podcast Denzel Washington Is the Greatest Actor of All Time Period with Kevin Avery.
- He directed and produced We Need to Talk About Cosby in 2022.
- Bell has maintained the radio show Kamau Right Now on KALW alongside his television and podcast work.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
Master Number — The Visionary
11 carries the qualities of 2 amplified. Highly intuitive, often associated with thought leaders and trend-setters in their fields.
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Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
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- Khvicha KvaratskheliaSnake · 2001
- Yann GbohoSnake · 2001
- Milo ManheimSnake · 2001
CHALLENGING
- Brian GutiérrezGoat · 2003
- An Yu-jin
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Frequently asked
- How old is W. Kamau Bell?
- W. Kamau Bell is 53 years old (born January 26, 1973).
- When is W. Kamau Bell's birthday?
- W. Kamau Bell was born on January 26, 1973.
- What is W. Kamau Bell's zodiac sign?
- W. Kamau Bell is a Aquarius, born January 26, 1973.
- What is W. Kamau Bell's Chinese zodiac sign?
- W. Kamau Bell was born in 1973, the year of the Water Ox.
- Where is W. Kamau Bell from?
- W. Kamau Bell is from United States.
- What does W. Kamau Bell do?
- W. Kamau Bell is a writer.
- Is W. Kamau Bell still alive?
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