Interview with actor Aaron Bell
Aaron Bell is an actor and former model who has appeared on numerous films and TV shows. He has landed roles on HBOās āVeepā, BETās āCriminals at Workā, and Netflixās āHouse of Cards.ā
Bell sat down for a discussion about his career and where heās headed to next.
The Hype Magazine: Tell me about yourself and how long have you been doing your career?
Aaron Bell: I been in the industry for 11 years. I used to model for seven years and Iām coming up on my 4th year of acting. I started back in D.C. from a newspaper for my first modeling gig at Howard University. For acting, Iāve been in over 20 shows on 10 major networks. Iāve been on MTV, USA, Law & Order, HBO āVeepā, āHouse of Cardsā, āCreed.ā I did a movie with Kevin Hart, I guess theyāre still editing it. Iāve been on Investigation ID, Nightmare Next door, TV One, BET āCriminalās at Workā, āCopycat Killersā, āHe Said She Said.ā Iāve been putting in a lot of work for the last 11 years because Iāve been doing it myself with the help of the man upstairs of course.
The Hype Magazine: What drew you into acting?
Bell: I thought at the time that modeling was my gift and when I found that I wasnāt going to get anywhere after so much time and work through the years, I was talking to one of my homeboys and he was telling me how he was going to be on āLaw & Orderā and he had a couple of shows that were going on. I was like āWhat. Thatās my show. I been watching that from way back in the day.ā He gave me information and when I got on set, the transition of the love I had for modeling, it just carried over to acting. From there, I knew this is my platform and I just been running with it ever since. Iām glad that I was able to transition from modeling to acting and itās been 100 North and everything has been working.
The Hype Magazine: What do you like to do when youāre not on set?
Bell: Networking. Thatās all I really do. Iām on every social media site, Iām going through all of the casting sites to try to figure out what my next move is. I get on Facebook a lot and I try to find people for podcasts or anywhere I can get to stay active and keep my name relevant in any way, shape, or form. Networking is the key to everything.
The Hype Magazine: So far, out of all the shows and films that youāve been in, what would you say was your favorite character overall?
Bell: Steven on TV Oneās āFor My Man.ā I really had to relate to him. He was a drug addict and he was an abusive drug addict. To get into that character, it took me to another level. I actually had to portray it on TV and the feedback I got from it, it was just tremendous. People still talk about it today. I still get people calling me or inboxing me on Facebook or other social media sites saying āHey, I just watched you last night on TV Oneā and Iām like, āReally?ā And theyāre like, āYea man, keep doing your thing and itās good that you played that good roleā and āOh My God, it was so believable.ā
The Hype Magazine: What was that feeling like when your friends and family called you up and said āHey, I saw you on TV?ā
Bell: Priceless. Itās like winning the lottery when people call you and acknowledge your work and know that all the work you put in through the years is paying off and to get recognized by friends and family and people you may have met here and there, itās a priceless feeling.
The Hype Magazine: Is there a character that you played so far that was your least favorite?
Bell: No. The way I am right now, Iām trying to get my hands into everything. Every role that I get is a blessing. I havenāt come across a role where I was like āUh, Iām not playing this role right here.ā
The Hype Magazine: What celebrity would you like to work with on set?
Bell: Denzel. Heās the top of everything. His name speaks for itself. Thatās what Iām trying to do, Iām trying chase Denzel to be the next Denzel and hopefully one day, I will be the next Denzel.
The Hype Magazine: I read that one of your aspirations is to be on āEmpireā and āPower.ā
Bell: āEmpireā and āPowerā are the two things on my bucket list that I havenāt been able to accomplish, but Iām working my tail off to try to find the right connections that can get me on set of either āEmpireā or āPower.ā
The Hype Magazine: What are five things people donāt know about you?
Bell: I like to fix computers, I like cooking, I like working on cars.
The Hype Magazine: What other projects are you currently working on?
Bell: My Superhero course, his name is Argon. I created him. Basically, Argon is me. Itās almost like Bruce Wayne during the daytime and at nighttime, heās a superhero. Heās out there standing up for justice. Thatās a long-term project. Short projects right now, I have a film coming up with Kitty Faye. Sheās filming for Kitty City. I been casted for Freddie Gray. He was a young guy who lived in Baltimore when he was killed by the police officers. I get to play one of the characters on there. For Kitty City, I get to play a DJ who goes on the radio and talks about love and Iām giving advice to everybody who calls in about love, but then when I go home, itās a different story. Iām excited I get to play that role because that ties in heavy with my life. Then thereās a movie called Creole.
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