Colleen Bradley Bell famed as Colleen Bell is a Director of the California Film Commission who was appointed by Governor Gavin Newsom on 23rd May 2019. She is famous for her work on the soap opera The Bold and the Beautiful and for her involvement in various social issues. She was appointed United States Ambassador to Hungary by United States President Barack Obama and took office on 21st January 2015. Overall, she is a very talented woman.
Colleen Bell Named California Film Commissioner
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has appointed Colleen Bell, a daytime soap opera producer turned Obama-era ambassador to Hungary, to head up the state’s film commission, The Hollywood Reporter has learned. Bell is expected to step into her new role in the coming days. As the new executive director of the California Film Commission, Bell, 52, replaces Amy Lemisch, who stepped down last week after presiding over the agency for 15 years-a record tenure for a director and one that most people consider a success. A spokesman for Gov. Newsom confirmed Bell's appointment. As the director of the largest film commission in the country, Bell would seem to possess the right mix of production experience dating back to 1991, she has served in various roles on CBS’ The Bold and the Beautiful, including producer and political experience to navigate her new job.
What is the birth name of Colleen Bell?
Colleen Clark Bradley is her birth name.
How old is Colleen Bell?
Colleen Bell celebrated her 52nd birthday on 30 January as of 2019.
When and where was Colleen Bell born?
On 30th January 1967, Colleen Bell was born in Evanston Illinois, the U.S. Her nationality is American and her ethnicity is Whtie. Her religion is Christian and her horsope sign is Aquarius. She was born to Sheila, an interior designer, and Edward Bradley, a lawyer. As per her education, she studied economics and political science at Sweet Briar College in Sweet Briar, Virginia, and graduated in 1989 with a bachelor's degree. Her other early life information will be added soon.
Who is Colleen Bell husband?
Colleen Bell is a married woman. On 4th October 991, Bell married Bradley Phillip Bell, the son of Lee Phillip Bell and William J. Bell, at Athanasius Roman Catholic Church in Evanston, Illinois. The couple has four children, including daughter Charlotte. As of today, the couple lives in the Holmby Hills neighborhood of Los Angeles.
What is the net worth of Colleen Bell?
The net worth of this famous television producer is estimated to have $4500 Million as of 2019. Her salary per year is $10 Million and per month is $833,333.33. Overall, she is satisfied with her earnings.
How tall is Colleen Bell?
At the age of 52, Colleen Bell still looks very beautiful. She has got a very charming smile attracting a lot of people towards her. Her body build is slim. Her exact height and weight have not been disclosed yet but it will be added soon. Her eye color is Blue and her hair color is light brown.
What makes Colleen Bell famous?
- Colleen began her career in television at Bell-Phillip Television Productions in the year 1991 which is the production company for the CBS soap opera The Bold and the Beautiful.
- There, she served in various roles for the show.
- In 2000, she left the show and in 2011, she led a project to overhaul and update all the fashion on the show, a critical aspect of production because the plot focuses on two rival fashion houses.
- In 2012, she became a full producer.
- She was named to President Barack Obama's Advisory Committee on the Arts in 2010 and in 2011 she was elected chairperson.
- Obama appointed her to the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts Board of Trustees in 2012.
- She also has served as a trustee of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art and Los Angeles Music Center and vice chairperson of the Children's Institute Inc.
- In February 2012, Bell and her husband, The Bold and the Beautiful executive producer and head writer Bradley Phillip Bell, hosted a fundraiser for Obama at their home with actor Will Ferrell and his wife, Viveca Paulin.
- Obama nominated her to succeed Eleni Tsakopoulos Kounalakis as ambassador to Hungary on 6th November 2013.
- In February 2015, she signed an agreement that, pending ratification by both countries' legislatures, would end dual taxation of U.S. and Hungarian citizens.
- Ambassador Bell served until 20th January 2017 as the United States Ambassador to Hungary.
- On 23rd May 2019, she was appointed Director of the California Film Commission by Governor Gavin Newsom.
What awards has Colleen Bell achieved?
As a producer, Bell has received three Daytime Emmy Award nominations when The Bold and the Beautiful was nominated for Outstanding Drama Series in 2013, 2014 and 2015. She was awarded the Middle Cross of the Hungarian Order of Merit for her work in strengthening the bilateral relationship between Hungary and the United States.
