Paul Bellini (born 12 September 1963 in Timmins, Ontario) is a Canadian comedy writer and television actor. He is a sometime exhibitionist appearing in small parts on television shows and films. Bellini is well-known figure in the Canadian television comedy industry due to his work on The Kids in the Hall and This Hour Has 22 Minutes. He has worked on several projects with Josh Levy and Paul DeBoy .

Writing Credits

• The Kids in the Hall, writer for four seasons; also featured on several episodes (clad in a towel)
• Out There in Hollywood on Comedy Central
• Writer for This Hour Has 22 Minutes 1994-1997
• Buddy Babylon, The Autobiography of Buddy Cole, a 1998 humor novel written with Scott Thompson, ISBN 0-440-50828-2
• Locker Room on PrideVision, a gay sketch comedy series: co-producer and writer, and host of the segment Coach's Corner.
• Writer for television specials Jest in Time for Halloween and Out There in T.V.
• Yvon of the Yukon, 2000, staff writer
• Made in Canada, 1998, writer
• Do You Like To Watch.Com, writer

Film & Television Appearances

• Candles, Snow, Mistletoe - by Sharon, Lois and Brahm
• Behind the Scenes - Comedy Network
• Brain Candy (1996)
• Hayseed -- independent film

Awards

• Won Gemini Award in 1996, 1997 - writer for This Hour Has 22 Minutes
• Won Writer's Guide of Canada for Excellence in Writing in 1997 for This Hour Has 22 Minutes
• Nominated Cable ACE award 1992 - writer for The Kids in the Hall