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Bellamy Young

Actress Best Known for her Role as First Lady of the United States Melody "Mellie" Grant in the ABC Drama Series "Scandal"

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Bellamy Young Biography

Bellamy Young is an American television, film, theater actress and producer, best known for her role as First Lady of the United States Melody "Mellie" Grant in the ABC drama series "Scandal." In 2014, for her portrayal of Mellie, Young won the Critics' Choice Television Award for Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series.

Young was born as Amy Maria Young in Asheville, North Carolina, and raised by adoptive parents. Young graduated from Asheville School in 1987, Yale University in 1991 and the British American Drama Academy at Oxford University in England.

Young began her acting career in theater. In 1990s, she performed in the number of Broadway shows including the original production of "The Life." On Off-Broadway, Young appeared of Stephen Sondheim's musical "Merrily We Roll Along" and Randy Newman's "Faust."

In 1995, Young made her television debut in the recurring role of the NBC daytime soap opera "Another World" as Dr. Courtney Evans. She guest-starred on "Law & Order" in 1997 and 1998, in two different roles. In 1999 she made her film debut with small role in the crime drama "Black and White" and later co-starred in the several independent films. In 2000s she began appearing in guest-starring roles on the number of television dramas and comedies. From 2000 to 2011, Young has made over 30 guest appearances on television shows.

In 2011 Shonda Rhimes cast Young in the recurring role of First Lady Melody "Mellie" Grant on the ABC political thriller television series "Scandal" opposite Kerry Washington and Tony Goldwyn. Before "Scandal," Young appeared in Shonda Rhimes' "Grey's Anatomy" and "Private Practice." She appeared in every episode of the first season of "Scandal" and was upgraded to a series regular as of season two.

Young has received critical acclaim for her performance as First Lady and won generally favorable reviews from critics during the second and third seasons. The Daily Beast named her the "Breakout star" of the show in 2014. Many critics praised Young's performance in her character's centered episode "Everything's Coming Up Mellie" of the third season.

In 2014, Young was a promising contender for an Emmy Award in the Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series category, though she did not receive a nomination. She won a Critics' Choice Television Award for Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series for her performance in season three.

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    Our booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure talent like Bellamy Young for both live and virtual events for over 15 years. The team at All American Entertainment represents and listens to the needs of organizations and corporations seeking to hire keynote speakers, celebrities or entertainers for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment. Fill out a booking request form for Bellamy Young, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get pricing information and check availability for Bellamy Young or any other celebrity of your choice.
  • HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO BOOK Bellamy Young?

    Speaking fees for Bellamy Young, or any other keynote speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The amount that Bellamy Young charges to speak often varies according to the circumstances, including their schedule, market conditions, length of presentation, and the location of the event. The speaker fees listed on this website are intended to serve as a guideline only. In some cases, the actual quote may be above or below the stated range. For the most current fee to hire Bellamy Young, please fill out the booking request form or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak with an experienced booking agent.
  • WHO IS THE AGENT FOR Bellamy Young?

    All American Entertainment has successfully secured celebrity talent like Bellamy Young for clients worldwide for more than 15 years. As a full-service talent booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Fill out the booking request form or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Bellamy Young for your next private or corporate function.
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    All American Speakers is a "buyers agent" and exclusively represents talent buyers, meeting planners and event professionals, who are looking to secure celebrities and speakers for personal appearances, speaking engagements, corporate entertainment, public relations campaigns, commercials, or endorsements. We do not exclusively represent Bellamy Young or claim ourselves as the exclusive booking agency, business manager, publicist, speakers bureau or management for Bellamy Young or any other speaker or celebrity on this website. For more information on how we work and what makes us unique, please read the AAE Advantage.
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Actress Best Known for her Role as First Lady of the United States Melody "Mellie" Grant in the ABC Drama Series "Scandal"

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Bellamy Young Biography

Bellamy Young is an American television, film, theater actress and producer, best known for her role as First Lady of the United States Melody "Mellie" Grant in the ABC drama series "Scandal." In 2014, for her portrayal of Mellie, Young won the Critics' Choice Television Award for Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series.

Young was born as Amy Maria Young in Asheville, North Carolina, and raised by adoptive parents. Young graduated from Asheville School in 1987, Yale University in 1991 and the British American Drama Academy at Oxford University in England.

Young began her acting career in theater. In 1990s, she performed in the number of Broadway shows including the original production of "The Life." On Off-Broadway, Young appeared of Stephen Sondheim's musical "Merrily We Roll Along" and Randy Newman's "Faust."

In 1995, Young made her television debut in the recurring role of the NBC daytime soap opera "Another World" as Dr. Courtney Evans. She guest-starred on "Law & Order" in 1997 and 1998, in two different roles. In 1999 she made her film debut with small role in the crime drama "Black and White" and later co-starred in the several independent films. In 2000s she began appearing in guest-starring roles on the number of television dramas and comedies. From 2000 to 2011, Young has made over 30 guest appearances on television shows.

In 2011 Shonda Rhimes cast Young in the recurring role of First Lady Melody "Mellie" Grant on the ABC political thriller television series "Scandal" opposite Kerry Washington and Tony Goldwyn. Before "Scandal," Young appeared in Shonda Rhimes' "Grey's Anatomy" and "Private Practice." She appeared in every episode of the first season of "Scandal" and was upgraded to a series regular as of season two.

Young has received critical acclaim for her performance as First Lady and won generally favorable reviews from critics during the second and third seasons. The Daily Beast named her the "Breakout star" of the show in 2014. Many critics praised Young's performance in her character's centered episode "Everything's Coming Up Mellie" of the third season.

In 2014, Young was a promising contender for an Emmy Award in the Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series category, though she did not receive a nomination. She won a Critics' Choice Television Award for Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series for her performance in season three.

Bellamy Young Videos

  • Scandal' + Comparisons to Current Presidential Race
  • Talks Columbus Short Leaving,She's Single, & Her Character "Mellie"
  • 'Scandal's' Bellamy Young talks face-licking and Mellie's 'hooch'

FAQs on booking Bellamy Young

  • How to book Bellamy Young?

    Our booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure talent like Bellamy Young for both live and virtual events for over 20 years. The team at All American Entertainment represents and listens to the needs of organizations and corporations seeking to hire keynote speakers, celebrities or entertainers for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment. Fill out a booking request form for Bellamy Young, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get pricing information and check availability for Bellamy Young or any other celebrity of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Bellamy Young?

    Speaking fees for Bellamy Young, or any other keynote speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The amount that Bellamy Young charges to speak often varies according to the circumstances, including their schedule, market conditions, length of presentation, and the location of the event. The speaker fees listed on this website are intended to serve as a guideline only. In some cases, the actual quote may be above or below the stated range. For the most current fee to hire Bellamy Young, please fill out the booking request form or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak with an experienced booking agent.
  • Who is the agent for Bellamy Young?

    All American Entertainment has successfully secured celebrity talent like Bellamy Young for clients worldwide for more than 20 years. As a full-service talent booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Fill out the booking request form or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Bellamy Young for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service talent booking agency?

    All American Speakers is a "buyers agent" and exclusively represents talent buyers, meeting planners and event professionals, who are looking to secure celebrities and speakers for personal appearances, speaking engagements, corporate entertainment, public relations campaigns, commercials, or endorsements. We do not exclusively represent Bellamy Young or claim ourselves as the exclusive booking agency, business manager, publicist, speakers bureau or management for Bellamy Young or any other speaker or celebrity on this website. For more information on how we work and what makes us unique, please read the AAE Advantage.

Bellamy Young is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics . The estimated speaking fee range to book Bellamy Young for your event is $20,000 - $30,000. Bellamy Young generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Denise Richards, Kathy Najimy, Stephanie Beatriz, Dascha Polanco and Kerry Washington. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Bellamy Young for an upcoming live or virtual event.

Bellamy Young Speaker Videos

  • Scandal' + Comparisons to Current Presidential Race
    Talks Columbus Short Leaving,She's Single, & Her Character "Mellie"
  • 'Scandal's' Bellamy Young talks face-licking and Mellie's 'hooch'
    Bellamy Young interview with Marie Osmond part 2

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This website is a resource for event professionals and strives to provide the most comprehensive catalog of thought leaders and industry experts to consider for speaking engagements. A listing or profile on this website does not imply an agency affiliation or endorsement by the talent.

All American Entertainment (AAE) exclusively represents the interests of talent buyers, and does not claim to be the agency or management for any speaker or artist on this site. AAE is a talent booking agency for paid events only. We do not handle requests for donation of time or media requests for interviews, and cannot provide celebrity contact information.

If you are the talent and wish to request a profile update or removal from our online directory, please submit a profile request form.

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