Tajh Romell Bellow (born February 9, 1995)[1] is an American actor. He is best known for his role on General Hospital as TJ Ashford. In 2021, Bellow was nominated for a Daytime Emmy Award Outstanding Younger Performer in a Drama Series.
Tajh Bellow | |
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| Born | Tajh Romell Bellow February 9, 1995 |
| Alma mater | Cal State LA |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2007–present |
Personal life and education
editBellow is the son of Alvin Bellow, Jr. and Latasha Rene Bellow (née Kimble).[1][2] He has two siblings, Kahree and Maya.[3] Born in Texas City, Texas, Bellow relocated to Katy, Texas, just outside of Houston when he was 7 years old.[4][5] Bellow relocated to California at age 12 to pursue his acting career.[6] Bellow attended Burbank High School in Burbank, California. As a sophomore, Bellow took the California High School Proficiency Exam to test out of high school as balancing school with work proved nearly impossible. He stayed until his junior to continue playing tennis.[4] At 17, Bellow attended community college for 7 years as he tried to balance school with his acting career. In the fall of 2019, Bellow transferred to California State University as a sociology major.[7][8] In the summer of 2018, Bellow attended a Shakespearian intensive at Magdalen College, Oxford which he credited with renewing his love for acting. As of 2022, he left California State and has enrolled in the Los Angeles Film School.[4]
In February 2020, Bellow suffered a torn quadriceps. The injury was incorporated into his character's storyline on General Hospital.[9]
Career
editBellow started acting professionally at age 12, in 2007 after he was discovered by a talent scout.[10] He booked his first role in 2008 with the short film, Don't Touch If You Ain't Prayed 2.[11] Bellow would also make his feature film debut that year in the comedy Role Models, which starred Seann William Scott and Paul Rudd.[4] Bellow has appeared in primetime series such as Bosch, Filthy Preppy Teens, The Middle, K.C. Undercover and Girl Meets World.[12] Bellow joined the cast of General Hospital as a recast of TJ Ashford on November 20, 2018.[13] Bellow had auditioned for the role twice before, in 2012 and in 2016, before he finally booked the role in 2018.[4] In October 2019, Bellow booked a guest role in an episode of the children's sitcom Bunk'd.[14] In 2021, Bellow guest-starred in an episode of NCIS.[15] In 2022, Bellow was placed on contract at General Hospital.[16]
Filmography
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Don't Touch If You Ain't Prayed 2 | Eric | Short film |
| The Man Who Came Back | Boy who kills mean guard | Supporting role | |
| Role Models | Ronnie's Friend Zak | Supporting role | |
| 2009 | Gifted Hands: The Ben Carson Story | Curtis | Television film |
| Who Shot Mamda? | Calvin | Supporting role | |
| 2010 | Reggie's Family & Friends | Reggie Alexander, Jr. | Web series |
| Twentysixmiles | Nerdy Kid | Episode: "The Flying Nun" | |
| 2013 | The Middle | Evan | Episode: "Valentine's Day IV" |
| The First Family | Brad | Episode: "The First Tutor" | |
| Save Me | Ben Wilkins | Episode: "The Book of Beth" | |
| Sam & Cat | George | Episode: "#ToddlerClimbing" | |
| Phys Ed | Darryl | Television film | |
| 2014 | Twisted | Kid | Episode: "Danny Indemnity" |
| Divide & Conquer | Ted | Television film | |
| 2015 | Girl Meets World | Andrew | Episode: "Girl Meets the Tell-Tale-Tot" |
| Filthy Preppy Teens | Braff Bishop | Series regular | |
| 2017 | Game Shakers | Boyd | Episode: "Air TnP" |
| 2018 | K.C. Undercover | Elliot | Episode: "Twin It To Win It" Episode: "Take Me Out" |
| Bosch | Devonte | Episode: "Missed Connections" | |
| Beerfest: Thirst for Victory | Xander | Television film | |
| General Hospital | TJ Ashford | Recurring (November 20, 2018–February 4, 2022) Contract (February 11, 2022 to present)[16] | |
| 2020 | Bunk'd | Alex | Episode: "Lava at First Sight" |
| Calling for Love | Jake Hanson | Television film | |
| 2021 | NCIS | Samuel Miles | Episode: "Head of the Snake" (2021) |
| 9-1-1: Lone Star | Andrew | Episode: "A Little Help from My Friends" (2021) |
Awards and nominations
edit| Year | Ceremony | Award | Work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Daytime Emmy Awards | Outstanding Younger Performer in a Drama Series | General Hospital | Nominated | [17] |
References
edit- ^ a b Texas, U.S., Birth Index, 1903–1997 (Report). Ancestry.com. 2005. Retrieved December 28, 2020.
- ^ "His Guiding Light". Love One A Mother. ABC Soaps In Depth. Vol. 24, no. 20. Bauer Media Group. May 18, 2020. p. 64.
- ^ "Bennie Louis DeLaney Obituary – LaMarque, TX". Retrieved December 27, 2020.
- ^ a b c d e Mara Levinsky; Stephanie Sloane (September 2, 2022). "GH'S TAJH BELLOW GUESTS ON DIGEST'S PODCAST". Soap Opera Digest (Podcast). American Media, Inc. Retrieved September 3, 2022.
{{cite podcast}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ^ "Studio In Depth". ABC Soaps In Depth. Bauer Media Group. December 2, 2019. pp. 64–65.
- ^ "MawMaw's Boy". Up-Close & Personal. ABC Soaps In Depth. Bauer Media Group. October 7, 2019. p. 44.
- ^ "School Boy". Up-Close & Personal. ABC Soaps In Depth. Vol. 23, no. 50. United States: Bauer Media Group. December 16, 2019. p. 65.
- ^ Hancen Rios, Taylor (June 29, 2020). "General Hospital Updates: Tajh Bellow Shares Exciting News!". Celebrating the Soaps. Retrieved December 27, 2020.
- ^ Clifford, Kambra (April 29, 2020). "OUCH! Tajh Bellow is using crutches on General Hospital for a real-life injury". Soapcentral.com. Retrieved December 27, 2020.
- ^ "Going For Gold: Outstanding Younger Performer". Soap Opera Digest. Vol. 46, no. 26. American Media, Inc. June 28, 2021. p. 52.
- ^ Waldo, Garren (February 9, 2022). "General Hospital Star Tajh Bellow Celebrates His Birthday". Soap Hub. Retrieved February 11, 2022.
- ^ Clifford, Kambra (November 19, 2018). "GH recasts T.J., Tajh Bellow takes over for Tequan Richmond". Soapcentral.com. Retrieved December 28, 2020.
- ^ "NEW TJ TO DEBUT ON GH". Soap Opera Digest. American Media, Inc. November 19, 2018. Retrieved December 14, 2020.
- ^ Wilson, Lorie (February 21, 2020). "Air Date Revealed: Tajh Bellow's Character Causes a Stir When He Visits Camp Kikiwaka in Disney's 'Bunk'd'". Soaps.com. SheKnows Media. Retrieved December 28, 2020.
- ^ "Birthday Spotlight: Tajh Bellow (TJ, GH)". Soap Opera Digest. United States: American Media, Inc. February 9, 2021. Retrieved February 10, 2021.
- ^ a b Lewis, Errol (February 12, 2022). "Tajh Bellow Upped to Contract Status at General Hospital". Soap Opera Network. United States. Retrieved February 12, 2022.
- ^ Hipes, Patrick (May 25, 2021). "Daytime Emmy Awards Nominations Unveiled, Include Posthumous Noms For Alex Trebek, Larry King". Deadline Hollywood. Penske Media Corporation. Retrieved May 25, 2021.
External links
edit- Tajh Bellow at IMDb