Bellamy Young, an American actress cum singer, is popular for her role in ABC drama series, namely, ‘Scandal’, where she acted out President Melody ‘Mellie’ Grant. For this, she won the prestigious Critics’ Choice Television Award. In the popular drama series, she performed as supporting actress and won many accolades. The notable singer, actress, and producer, Bellamy Young, captured the limelight after performing the First Lady of the USA in the popular drama series, ‘Scandal’.
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Biography of Bellamy Young
Bellamy Young, the famous American actress was born in North Carolina in Asheville on February 19, 1970. She graduated from Yale University and also studied at the Oxford University of England. She starred as Mary on Broadway in ‘The Life’ by Cy Coleman’s. She also performed the role of Meg in ‘Merrily We Roll Along’. She was addressed as Amy Maria Young in North Carolina and was brought up by adoptive parents. Then she changed the name to join the famous Screen Actor Guild for there was another Amy Young already registered. She chose the name as ‘Bellamy’ to pay her homage to her Late father whose best friend used to be Bill.
Initially, Physics was her subject of studies in the Yale University, and then she started pursuing studies in English and Theater. She did her graduation in the year 1991. Portrayed as the First Lady Mellie Grant in the “Scandal”, Bellamy Young also did the role of Beth Clemmons in the ‘Criminal Minds’. Her character in Scandal shows the husband’s ongoing love affair which also screams her anger and revenge. Bellamy Young entered into a relationship with Joshua Leonard from the year 2000 to 2002. Later on, her relationship started with Edward Weeks, a popular actor.
Other noteworthy theatre credits are her role as Margaret in Randy Newman’s ‘Faust’ and also LouAnn in the ‘Book of Days’ by Lanford Wilson. She has been Junior Miss 1987 of North Carolina. On the 7th of April 1970, Mr. and Mrs. Arliss Young adopted her. She has also written a lot many personal quotes to inspire the young generation.
Bellamy Young's age
Bellamy Young, the highly versatile American actress was born in the year 1970 in Asheville and she ages 48 years in the year 2018. But, still, she is yet to find her soulmate. She has entered into a couple of relationships like in 2002 she entered into a relationship with Joshua Leonard and then again with Edd Weeks, the British actor, in the year 2016.
Her height and physical features
Bellamy Young is 5 feet and 7 inches tall. She weighs 58 kgs.
Bellamy Young's Career
She began her career by acting in the theatre. She did plenty of Broadway Shows that this includes ‘The Life’. In the year 1995, she made her television debut by acting out Dr. Courtney Evans in the popular soap opera, ‘Another World’. Playing a role in the popular drama movie ‘Black and White’ was a huge jump in her career. Till date, she has played role in several movies like ‘In My Sleep’, ‘Mission Impossible’, ‘Trust Me’ and ‘Freebie’.
We don’t know much about her married life, her husband and children.
Last Modified: Mar 5, 2020
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