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Robert 'Kool' Bell

  • Actor
  • Composer
  • Producer
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Robert 'Kool' Bell
Robert 'Kool' Bell was born on 8 October 1950 in Youngstown, Ohio, USA. He is an actor and composer, known for 2 Fast 2 Furious (2003), The Nice Guys (2016) and The Nutty Professor (1996). He was previously married to Deborah Jones.
BornOctober 8, 1950
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BornOctober 8, 1950
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      • 1 nomination total

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    Known for

    Ludacris, Eva Mendes, Tyrese Gibson, Paul Walker, and Devon Aoki in 2 Fast 2 Furious (2003)
    2 Fast 2 Furious
    5.9
    • Soundtrack(as Robert Bell, "Pump It Up")
    • 2003
    Russell Crowe and Ryan Gosling in The Nice Guys (2016)
    The Nice Guys
    7.4
    • Soundtrack(as Robert Bell, "Get Down on It")
    • 2016
    Eddie Murphy in The Nutty Professor (1996)
    The Nutty Professor
    5.7
    • Soundtrack(as Robert Bell, "Somethin' for Da Honeyz")
    • 1996
    Johnny Depp in Nick of Time (1995)
    Nick of Time
    6.3
    • Soundtrack(as Robert Bell, "Celebration")
    • 1995

    Credits

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    Actor

    • Building Abundant Success!!© with Sabrina-Marie (2010)
      Building Abundant Success!!© with Sabrina-Marie
      Podcast Series
      • 2024
    • Paul Sorvino, Antonio Sabato Jr., Danielle Fishel, Britney Spears, Justin Timberlake, Ashley Parker Angel, Colin Bain, Tony DeCamillis, Nikki Deloach, Gilbert Gottfried, Dwayne Johnson, Hunter Tylo, Jacob Underwood, and Jessica Wesson in Longshot (2001)
      Longshot
      2.6
      • Announcer
      • 2001
    • Kool & the Gang: Strong (1988)
      Kool & the Gang: Strong
      Music Video
      • Kool
      • 1988
    • Kool & the Gang: Rags to Riches (1988)
      Kool & the Gang: Rags to Riches
      Music Video
      • Kool (as Robert Kool Bell)
      • 1988
    • Kool & the Gang: Stone Love (1987)
      Kool & the Gang: Stone Love
      5.6
      Music Video
      • Kool
      • 1987
    • Kool & the Gang: Victory (1986)
      Kool & the Gang: Victory
      5.7
      Music Video
      • Kool
      • 1986
    • Kool & the Gang: Emergency (1985)
      Kool & the Gang: Emergency
      6.3
      Music Video
      • Kool
      • 1985
    • Kool & the Gang: Cherish (1985)
      Kool & the Gang: Cherish
      6.9
      Music Video
      • Kool
      • 1985
    • Band Aid in Band Aid: Do They Know It's Christmas? (1984)
      Band Aid: Do They Know It's Christmas?
      7.3
      Music Video
      • Robert 'Kool' Bell
      • 1984
    • Kool & The Gang in Kool & the Gang: Misled (1984)
      Kool & the Gang: Misled
      6.8
      Music Video
      • Robert Kool Bell (as Robert Kool Bell)
      • 1984
    • Kool & the Gang: Fresh (1984)
      Kool & the Gang: Fresh
      6.9
      Music Video
      • Kool (as Robert Kool Bell)
      • 1984
    • Kool & the Gang: Straight Ahead (1984)
      Kool & the Gang: Straight Ahead
      Music Video
      • Robert Kool Bell (as Robert Kool Bell)
      • 1984
    • Kool & the Gang: Tonight (1984)
      Kool & the Gang: Tonight
      5.1
      Music Video
      • Robert Kool Bell (as Robert Kool Bell)
      • 1984
    • Kool & the Gang: Let's Go Dancing (Ooh, La, La, La) (1983)
      Kool & the Gang: Let's Go Dancing (Ooh, La, La, La)
      7.8
      Music Video
      • Robert Kool Bell (as Robert Kool Bell)
      • 1983
    • Kool & the Gang: Joanna (1983)
      Kool & the Gang: Joanna
      6.5
      Music Video
      • Robert Kool Bell (as Robert Kool Bell)
      • 1983

    Composer

    • Atomic Kitten: Ladies Night
      5.1
      Music Video
      • Composer (as Robert Kool Bell)
      • 2003
    • Da Brat, Lil' Kim, Lisa 'Left Eye' Lopes, Angie Martinez, and Missy Elliott in Lil' Kim feat. Da Brat, Left Eye, Missy Elliott & Angie Martinez: Not Tonight (Ladies Night Remix) (1997)
      Lil' Kim feat. Da Brat, Left Eye, Missy Elliott & Angie Martinez: Not Tonight (Ladies Night Remix)
      6.7
      Music Video
      • Composer (as Robert Bell)
      • 1997
    • Kylie Minogue in Kylie Minogue: Celebration (1992)
      Kylie Minogue: Celebration
      6.1
      Music Video
      • Composer (as Robert Kool Bell)
      • 1992
    • DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince: Summertime (1991)
      DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince: Summertime
      6.1
      Music Video
      • Composer (as Robert Kool Bell)
      • 1991
    • James 'JT' Taylor, Robert 'Kool' Bell, Dennis D.T. Thomas, Ronald Bell, George 'Funky' Brown, and Kool & The Gang in Kool & the Gang: Get Down on It (1980)
      Kool & the Gang: Get Down on It
      6.0
      Music Video
      • Composer (as Robert Kool Bell)
      • 1980
    • Kool & The Gang in Kool & the Gang: Celebration (1980)
      Kool & the Gang: Celebration
      6.7
      Music Video
      • Composer
      • 1980

    Producer

    • Children of Africa
      6.7
      TV Special
      • associate producer (as Robert Kool Bell)
      • 1993
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    • Alternative names
      • Robert Kool Bell
    • Born
      • October 8, 1950
      • Youngstown, Ohio, USA
    • Spouse
      • Deborah Jones1971 - November 4, 2018 (her death, 2 children)
    • Other works
      TV commercial: Schlitz Malt Liquor

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    • Trivia
      Brother of Ronald Bell.
    • Nickname
      • Kool & The Gang

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