Robert Earl Bell

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Robert Earl Bell Wiki Biography

Born Robert Earl Bell on the 8th October 1950 in Youngstown, Ohio USA, he is a Grammy Award-winning songwriter, singer and bass guitarist, best known to the world as the founder of the R&B, soul and funk band Kool & the Gang, which he started with his brother Ronald Bell and several of their mutual friends in the late ‘60s. Some of their most successful songs include “Ladies’ Night” (1979), “Celebration” (1980), “Joanna” (1983), “Fresh” (1984), and “Cherish” (1985), among many others that have also helped the sales of their albums.

Have you ever wondered how rich Robert “Kool” Bell is, as of late 2017? According to authoritative sources, it has been estimated that Bell’s wealth is as high as $6 million, an amount earned through his successful career in the music industry, active since the mid- ‘60s. Since the inception of the Kool & the Gang, the group has released 23 studio albums and has sold more than 70 million album copies globally.

Robert spent his childhood years in Jersey City, New Jersey and together with his brother became interested in jazz music. Little by little the two started playing together, as they were growing up, and their interest would become wider, so that when Robert turned 13 years, he started the band called the Jazziatics, with Ronald as well as their friends. Just three years later, they changed the name to Kool & the Flames, while in 1969 the band assumed the name Kool & the Gang. Aside from Robert and Ronald, the group comprised Robert Mickens who played trumpet, Dennis Thomas on saxophone, George Brown as the drummer, Charles Smith as the guitarist, and Ricky West on keyboards. In 1969 they received a contract offer from Gene Redd of the recently-formed De-Lite Records, which was accepted, and they immediately started working on their debut album. The self-titled album came out the same year, and peaked at No. 43 on the US R&B chart, and the single of the same name reached No. 19 on the US R&B/Hip-Hop chart. “Kool” Bell’s net worth was now well established.

With their fourth album, the group announced the start of something greater for them in the years to come, since the album “Wild and Peaceful” reached No. 6 on the US R&B chart, and achieved gold status, which increased Robert’s wealth to a large degree. However, they didn’t have much success until the late ‘70s, but the ‘80s decade was theirs as they dominated the R&B scene with such albums as “Ladies’ Night” (1979), which became their first No. 1 album and went platinum, then “Celebrate!” (1980), which also achieved platinum status, followed by “Something Special” (1981) that topped the US R&B chart, and achieved platinum status, and “As One” (1982), “In the Heart” (1983), “Emergency” (1984), their most successful album to date, as it achieved double platinum status in the USA and platinum in Canada, while in the UK it was certified silver, increasing Robert’s wealth to a large degree. From the mid- ‘80s, group’s popularity began to decline, and though they have remained active until the present day, they haven’t had much further success. The group’s last studio album was 2013’s “Kool for the Holidays”, released through ATO Records.

“Kool” was inducted into the New Jersey Hall of Fame in the Performance Arts Category in 2015 as a member of Kool & the Gang.

Regarding his personal life, Robert has been married to Deborah Jones since 1971; the couple has two children together.

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Robert Earl Bell Quick Info

Full Name Robert Bell
Net Worth $6 Million
Date Of Birth October 8, 1950
Place Of Birth Youngstown, Ohio, USA
Profession Soundtrack, Actor, Producer
Nationality American
Spouse Deborah Jones
Siblings Ronald Bell
IMDB http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1125267/
Allmusic https://www.allmusic.com/artist/robert-kool-bell-mn0000228809
Music Groups Kool & The Gang (Since 1964), Band Aid (1984 – 1984)

Robert Earl Bell Important Facts

  • He and Kool & the Gang were inducted into the 2015 New Jersey Hall of Fame in the Performance Arts Category.
  • Brother of Ronald Bell.

Robert Earl Bell Filmography

Title Year Status Character Role
Mickey’s Fun Songs: Beach Party at Walt Disney World 1995 Video lyrics: “Celebration” – as Robert Bell / music: “Celebration” – as Robert Bell Soundtrack
Pulp Fiction 1994 writer: “Jungle Boogie” – as Robert Bell Soundtrack
Mystery Science Theater 3000 1992-1993 TV Series writer – 2 episodes Soundtrack
Saved by the Bell: Hawaiian Style 1992 TV Movie writer: “Summertime” – as Robert Bell, uncredited Soundtrack
What’s Up Doc? 1992 TV Series writer – 1 episode Soundtrack
Sjans 1992 TV Series writer – 1 episode Soundtrack
Quantum Leap 1991 TV Series writer – 1 episode Soundtrack
Punky Brewster 1987 TV Series writer – 1 episode Soundtrack
Die Wicherts von nebenan 1986 TV Series writer – 1 episode Soundtrack
Jumpin’ Jack Flash 1986 writer: “Misled” – as Robert Bell Soundtrack
Emu’s All Live Pink Windmill Show 1984 TV Series writer – 1 episode Soundtrack
Solid Gold 1982 TV Series writer – 1 episode Soundtrack
CHiPs TV Series lyrics – 1 episode, 1982 music – 1 episode, 1982 Soundtrack
The Price Is Right 1981 TV Series writer – 1 episode Soundtrack
WKRP in Cincinnati 1981 TV Series writer – 1 episode Soundtrack
New American Bandstand 1965 1980 TV Series writer – 1 episode Soundtrack
Strictly Come Dancing 2014-2016 TV Series writer – 4 episodes Soundtrack
Mike & Mike 2013-2016 TV Series writer – 23 episodes Soundtrack
Office Christmas Party 2016 writer: “Let Me Clear My Throat”, “Joanna” – as Robert Bell Soundtrack
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon 2014-2016 TV Series writer – 4 episodes Soundtrack
Scream Queens 2016 TV Series writer – 1 episode Soundtrack
Trolls 2016 writer: “Celebration” – as Robert Bell Soundtrack
Conan 2016 TV Series writer – 1 episode Soundtrack
Who’s Doing the Dishes? 2016 TV Series writer – 2 episodes Soundtrack
The Get Down 2016 TV Series writer – 1 episode Soundtrack
Mr. Robot 2016 TV Series writer – 1 episode Soundtrack
Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates 2016 writer: “Feel So Good” – as Robert Bell Soundtrack
Game of Silence 2016 TV Series writer – 1 episode Soundtrack
Britain’s Got More Talent 2016 TV Series writer – 3 episodes Soundtrack
The Nice Guys 2016 writer: “GET DOWN ON IT” – as Robert Bell Soundtrack
The Simpsons 1994-2016 TV Series writer – 3 episodes Soundtrack
Everybody Wants Some!! 2016 writer: “Ladies Night” – as Robert Earl Bell Soundtrack
American Crime Story 2016 TV Series writer – 1 episode Soundtrack
S.O.S.: Mulheres ao Mar 2 2015 writer: “Celebration” – as Robert Bell Soundtrack
Ted 2 2015 writer: “Celebration” – as Robert Bell Soundtrack
Britain’s Got Talent 2015 TV Series writer – 1 episode Soundtrack
Entourage 2015 writer: “Feel So Good” – as Robert Bell Soundtrack
Parks and Recreation 2011-2015 TV Series writer – 2 episodes Soundtrack
Bis 2015 “Celebration” Soundtrack
Intresseklubben 2014 TV Series writer – 1 episode Soundtrack
Rugby League: Challenge Cup 2014 TV Series writer – 1 episode Soundtrack
Tammy 2014 writer: “Get Down on It” – as Robert Bell Soundtrack
The Footy Show 2014 TV Series writer – 1 episode Soundtrack
Brooklyn Nine-Nine 2014 TV Series writer – 1 episode Soundtrack
The Harry Hill Movie 2013 writer: “Celebration” – as Robert Bell Soundtrack
Rapture-Palooza 2013 writer: “I Got 5 on It” – as Robert Earl Bell Soundtrack
Independent Lens 2005-2013 TV Series documentary writer – 2 episodes Soundtrack
Dancing with the Stars 2006-2013 TV Series writer – 2 episodes Soundtrack
Wreck-It Ralph 2012 writer: “Celebration” – as Robert Bell Soundtrack
Hit and Run 2012 writer: “Summer Madness” – as Robert Bell Soundtrack
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno 2012 TV Series writer – 1 episode Soundtrack
Detropia 2012 Documentary writer: “Hollywood Swinging” Soundtrack
Kinect Sports: Season Two 2011 Video Game writer: “Get Down On It” – as Robert Bell Soundtrack
The Power of Two 2011 Documentary writer: “Celebration” – as Robert Bell Soundtrack
Camping paradis 2011 TV Series writer – 1 episode Soundtrack
Cilada.com 2011 writer: “Celebration” – as Robert Earl “Kool” Bell Soundtrack
Happy Endings 2011 TV Series writer – 1 episode Soundtrack
Dance Paradise 2010/II Video Game writer: “Celebration”, “Ladies Night” – as R. Bell Soundtrack
Dance Central 2010 Video Game writer: “Jungle Boogie” Soundtrack
Late Night with Jimmy Fallon 2010 TV Series writer – 1 episode Soundtrack
Eat Pray Love 2010 writer: “Celebration” – as Robert Bell Soundtrack
20 to 1 2010 TV Series documentary writer – 2 episodes Soundtrack
Frankie & Alice 2010 writer: “Jungle Boogie” – as Robert Earl Bell Soundtrack
United States of Tara 2010 TV Series writer – 1 episode Soundtrack
EastEnders 2010 TV Series writer – 1 episode Soundtrack
American Dad! 2010 TV Series writer – 1 episode Soundtrack
Live from Studio Five 2010 TV Series performer – 1 episode Soundtrack
The Nolans: In the Mood for Dancing 2009 TV Movie documentary performer: “Ladies’ Night” Soundtrack
Arthur et la vengeance de Maltazard 2009 writer: “Jungle Boogie” Soundtrack
Peep Show 2009 TV Series writer – 1 episode Soundtrack
The Firm 2009 writer: “Celebration” – as Robert Earl Bell Soundtrack
Soul Kitchen 2009 writer: “Rated X” – as Robert Bell Soundtrack
Funny People 2009 writer: “Joanna” – as Robert Bell Soundtrack
America’s Got Talent 2009 TV Series writer – 1 episode Soundtrack
Dance Flick 2009 writer: “Hollywood Swinging” – as Robert Bell Soundtrack
Middle Men 2009 writer: “Hollywood Swinging” – as Robert Bell Soundtrack
Ghosts of Girlfriends Past 2009 writer: “Ladies Night” – as Robert Bell Soundtrack
See What I’m Saying: The Deaf Entertainers Documentary 2009 Documentary writer: “Celebration” Soundtrack
17 Again 2009 writer: “Cherish” – as Robert Bell Soundtrack
Dancing on Ice 2009 TV Series writer – 1 episode Soundtrack
He’s Just Not That Into You 2009 writer: “Send It On” – as Robert Bell Soundtrack
Beethoven’s Big Break 2008 Video writer: “Celebration” – as Robert Bell Soundtrack
South Park 2008 TV Series writer – 1 episode Soundtrack
Everybody Hates Chris 2005-2008 TV Series writer – 2 episodes Soundtrack
Zack and Miri Make a Porno 2008 writer: “Let Me Clear My Throat Klassic Cool Original Version” – as Robert Bell Soundtrack
American Swing 2008 Documentary writer: “Ladies Night” – as Bell Soundtrack
Step Brothers 2008 writer: “Breathe and Stop” – as Robert Bell Soundtrack
What Happens in Vegas 2008 writer: “Get Down on It” – as Robert Bell Soundtrack
Made of Honor 2008 writer: “Ladies Night” – as Robert Bell Soundtrack
Semi-Pro 2008 writer: “Funky Stuff” – as Robert Bell Soundtrack
The Wackness 2008 writer: “Summertime’ Soundtrack
Charlie Wilson’s War 2007 writer: “Ladies Night” – as Robert Bell Soundtrack
This Christmas 2007 writer: “Get Down on It” – as Robert Bell Soundtrack
Esti showder 2007 TV Series writer – 3 episodes Soundtrack
Gilmore Girls 2007 TV Series writer – 1 episode Soundtrack
Mr. Bean’s Holiday 2007 writer: “Celebration” – as Robert Bell Soundtrack
Code Name: The Cleaner 2007 writer: “Where Da Boggie At?” – as Robert Bell Soundtrack
Prête-moi ta main 2006 writer: “Take My Heart You Can Have It If You Want It” – as R. E. Bell Soundtrack
30 Rock 2006 TV Series writer – 1 episode Soundtrack
Australian Idol 2004-2006 TV Series writer – 2 episodes Soundtrack
Rabbit Fever 2006 writer: “HOLLYWOOD SWINGING” – as Robert Bell Soundtrack
Gridiron Gang 2006 writer: “Celebration” – as Robert Bell Soundtrack
Beerfest 2006 writer: “Jungle Boogie” – as Robert Earl Bell Soundtrack
How to Eat Fried Worms 2006 writer: “Jungle Boogie” – as Robert Bell Soundtrack
Littleman 2006 writer: “Celebration” – as Robert E. Bell Soundtrack
SingStar Rocks! 2006 Video Game writer: “Summertime” Soundtrack
Criminal Minds 2006 TV Series writer – 1 episode Soundtrack
Idol – Jakten på en superstjerne 2006 TV Series writer – 1 episode Soundtrack
The Science of Sleep 2006 writer: “Steppin’ Out” – as Robert E. Bell Soundtrack
Girls and Boys: Sex and British Pop 2005 TV Mini-Series documentary writer – 1 episode Soundtrack
Bang Bang Orangutang 2005 writer: “Get Down on It” – as Robert Bell Soundtrack
Roll Bounce 2005 writer: “Hollywood Swinging” – as Robert Bell Soundtrack
Havoc 2005 writer: “I Got 5 on It” – as Robert Earl Bell Soundtrack
Be Cool 2005 writer: “Hollywood Swingin'” – as Robert Bell Soundtrack
Hitch 2005/I writer: “Never Gonna Let You Go She’s a Keepa” – as Robert Bell Soundtrack
Inside Deep Throat 2005 Documentary writer: “Jungle Boogie” – as R. Bell Soundtrack
Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas 2004 Video Game writer: “Hollywood Swingin'” – as Robert E. Bell Soundtrack
Idool 2004 2004 TV Series writer – 1 episode Soundtrack
Idol 2004 TV Series writer – 1 episode Soundtrack
Doc Martin 2004 TV Series writer – 1 episode Soundtrack
Shark Tale 2004 writer: “Ladies Night” – as Robert Bell Soundtrack
Mr 3000 2004 writer: “Jungle Boogie” – as Robert Bell Soundtrack
The Cookout 2004 writer: “Summertime”, “Summer Madness”, “Jungle Boogie” – as Robert Bell Soundtrack
Cesko hledá SuperStar 2004 TV Series writer – 1 episode Soundtrack
Idols! 2003-2004 TV Series writer – 2 episodes Soundtrack
Deutschland sucht den Superstar 2004 TV Series writer – 1 episode Soundtrack
EuroTrip 2004 writer: “Horndog” – as Robert Bell Soundtrack
Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen 2004 writer: “Ladies Night” – as Robert Bell Soundtrack
Idol 2004 TV Series writer – 1 episode Soundtrack
The Lion King 1 1/2 2004 Video writer: “Jungle Boogie” – as Robert Bell Soundtrack
You Got Served 2004 writer: “Summer Madness”, “Pump It Up” – as Robert Bell Soundtrack
Top of the Pops 1995-2003 TV Series writer – 3 episodes Soundtrack
GMTV 2003 TV Series writer – 1 episode Soundtrack
Karaoke Revolution 2003 Video Game as Robert Bell, “Celebration”, “Ladies Night” Soundtrack
Pop Idol 2003 TV Series writer – 1 episode Soundtrack
I Love the ’70s 2003 TV Series documentary writer – 1 episode Soundtrack
Liquid Assets 2003 TV Series documentary writer – 1 episode Soundtrack
2 Fast 2 Furious 2003 writer: “Pump It Up” – as Robert Bell Soundtrack
Malcolm in the Middle 2003 TV Series writer – 1 episode Soundtrack
American Idol 2003 TV Series writer – 1 episode Soundtrack
Hal and Stan 2003 Video short writer: “Summer Madness” Soundtrack
View from the Top 2003 writer: “Celebration” – as Robert Bell Soundtrack
Idol 2003 TV Series writer – 1 episode Soundtrack
I Love the ’80s 2002 TV Series documentary writer – 1 episode Soundtrack
Dark Blue 2002 writer: “Ain’t 2 Proud 2 Beg” – as Robert E. Bell Soundtrack
Grand Theft Auto: Vice City 2002 Video Game writer: “Summer Madness” – as R.E. “Kool” Bell Soundtrack
Undercover Brother 2002 writer: “Jungle Boogie”, “Ladies Night” – as Robert Bell Soundtrack
24 2002 TV Series writer – 1 episode Soundtrack
Just Can’t Get Enough 2002 writer: “Ladies Night” – as Robert Bell Soundtrack
Sorority Boys 2002 writer: “Ladies Night”, “Boogie Band” – as Robert Bell Soundtrack
Abandon 2002 writer: “Get Down On It” Soundtrack
Bring It On 2001 TV Series documentary writer – 1 episode Soundtrack
Legally Blonde 2001 writer: “Get Down on It” – as Robert Bell Soundtrack
Baby Boy 2001 writer: “Summer Madness” – as Robert Bell Soundtrack
Samantha Mumba and Aaron Carter in Concert 2001 TV Special writer: “Baby Come On Over” Soundtrack
Scratch 2001 Documentary writer: “Doo Bop Song”, “Summer Madness” – as Robert Bell Soundtrack
Little Nicky 2000 writer: “Ladies Night” – as Robert Bell Soundtrack
The West Wing 2000 TV Series writer – 1 episode Soundtrack
Me, Myself & Irene 2000 writer: “Celebration” – as Robert Bell Soundtrack
House! 2000 writer: “Celebration” – as Robert Earl Bell Soundtrack
The ’70s 2000 TV Movie writer: “Celebration” – uncredited Soundtrack
Ready to Rumble 2000 writer: “Jungle Boogie” – as Robert Bell Soundtrack
Up, Up, and Away! 2000 TV Movie writer: “If You Wanna Dance” – as R. Bell Soundtrack
The Hurricane 1999 writer: “Get Down on It” – as Robert Bell Soundtrack
Third World Cop 1999 writer: “Dungle Boogie” Soundtrack
The Match 1999 writer: “Celebration” – as Robert Bell Soundtrack
Love Stinks 1999 writer: “Jungle Boogie” – as Robert Bell Soundtrack
Muppets from Space 1999 writer: “Celebration” – as Robert Bell Soundtrack
200 Cigarettes 1999 as Robert Bell, “Ladies Night”, “Get Down on It” Soundtrack
Ivory Tower 1998 writer: “Celebration” – as R. Bell Soundtrack
The Wedding Singer 1998 writer: “Ladies Night” – as Robert Bell Soundtrack
Good Burger 1997 as Robert Bell, “Celebration” Soundtrack
Nothing to Lose 1997 writer: “Not Tonight Remix” – as Robert Bell Soundtrack
Men in Black 1997 writer: “We Just Wanna Party with You” – as Robert Bell Soundtrack
Out to Sea 1997 writer: “Celebration” – as Robert Bell Soundtrack
The Nutty Professor 1996 writer: “Somethin’ for Da Honeyz” – as Robert Bell Soundtrack
A Thin Line Between Love and Hate 1996 writer: “It’s Ladies Night At Chocolate City” – as Robert Bell Soundtrack
Sounds of the Eighties 1996 TV Series writer – 1 episode Soundtrack
Nick of Time 1995 writer: “Celebration” – as Robert Bell Soundtrack
The Nanny 1995 TV Series writer – 1 episode Soundtrack
Longshot 2001 Announcer (as Robert ‘Kool’ Bell) Actor
Get Down on It 1980 Video short Composer
Children of Africa 1993 TV Special associate producer Producer
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon 2014 TV Series Himself – Guest Musician Self
The Secret Disco Revolution 2012 Documentary Himself (as Robert ‘Kool’ Bell) Self
Helden von morgen 2011 TV Series Himself – Coach Self
Kool & the Gang: 40th Anniversary of the Funk Legend 2005 Video Himself Self
Discomania 2004 TV Movie documentary Himself Self
Tout le monde en parle 2004 TV Series Himself Self
Breakfast 2004 TV Series Himself Self
Top Ten 1998 TV Series documentary Himself – Interviewee Self
Pero ¿esto qué es? 1989-1990 TV Series Himself Self
The Pat Sajak Show 1989 TV Series Himself Self
The New Hollywood Squares 1987 TV Series Himself – Guest Self
The 12th Annual American Music Awards 1985 TV Special Himself – Presenter Self
Top of the Pops 1980-1984 TV Series Himself / Himself – Kool & The Gang Self
Saturday Night Live 1984 TV Series Himself – Musical Guest Self
Champs-Elysées 1984 TV Series Himself Self
The 10th Annual American Music Awards 1983 TV Special Himself (as Kool and the Gang) Self
New American Bandstand 1965 1980-1981 TV Series Himself Self
Kids Are People, Too 1980 TV Series Himself Self
New York, New York 1980 TV Series Himself – Musician Self
My Music: ’70s & ’80s Soul Rewind 2013 TV Movie Themselves Archive Footage
Top of the Pops 1981 TV Series Himself – Kool & The Gang Archive Footage

Robert Earl Bell Awards

Year Award Ceremony Nomination Movie Category
2004 Black Reel Black Reel Awards Best Song 2 Fast 2 Furious (2003) Won
2004 Black Reel Black Reel Awards Best Song 2 Fast 2 Furious (2003) Nominated