Tajh Bellow

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.

Tajh Bellow
Born
Tajh Romell Bellow

(1995-02-09) February 9, 1995
Katy, Texas, United States
Alma materCal State LA
OccupationActor
Years active2007–present

Personal life and education

Bellow is the son of Alvin Bellow, Jr. and Latasha Rene Bellow (née Kimble).[1][2] He has two siblings, Kahree and Maya.[3] Bellow was raised in Houston, Texas.[4] Bellow relocated to California at age 12 to pursue his acting career.[5] After high school, 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.[6][7]

In February 2020, Bellow suffered a torn quadricep. The injury was incorporated into his character's storyline on General Hospital.[8]

Career

Bellow started acting professionally at age 12, in 2007.[9] His first major acting role was Eric in the 2008 film Don’t Touch If You Ain’t Prayed 2.[10] Bellow has appeared in primetime series such as Bosch, Filthy Preppy Teens, The Middle, K.C. Undercover and Girl Meets World.[11] Bellow joined the cast of General Hospital as a recast of TJ Ashford on November 20, 2018.[12] In October 2019, Bellow booked a guest role in an episode of the children's sitcom Bunk'd.[13] In 2021, Bellow guest-starred in an episode of NCIS.[14] In 2022, Bellow was placed on contract at General Hospital.[15]

Filmography
Year Title Role Notes
2008Don't Touch If You Ain't Prayed 2EricShort film
The Man Who Came BackBoy who kills mean guardSupporting role
Role ModelsRonnie's Friend ZakSupporting role
2009Gifted Hands: The Ben Carson StoryCurtisTelevision film
Who Shot Mamda?CalvinSupporting role
2010Reggie's Family & FriendsReggie Alexander, Jr.Web series
TwentysixmilesNerdy KidEpisode: "The Flying Nun"
2013The MiddleEvanEpisode: "Valentine's Day IV"
The First FamilyBradEpisode: "The First Tutor"
Save MeBen WilkinsEpisode: "The Book of Beth"
Sam & CatGeorgeEpisode: "#ToddlerClimbing"
Phys EdDarrylTelevision film
2014TwistedKidEpisode: "Danny Indemnity"
Divide & ConquerTedTelevision film
2015Girl Meets WorldAndrewEpisode: "Girl Meets the Tell-Tale-Tot"
Filthy Preppy TeensBraff BishopSeries regular
2017Game Shakers BoydEpisode: "Air TnP"
2018K.C. UndercoverElliotEpisode: "Twin It To Win It"
Episode: "Take Me Out"
BoschDevonteEpisode: "Missed Connections"
Beerfest: Thirst for VictoryXanderTelevision film
General HospitalTJ AshfordRecurring (November 20, 2018–February 4, 2022)
Contract (February 11, 2022 to present)[15]
2020Bunk'dAlexEpisode: "Lava at First Sight"
Calling for LoveJake HansonTelevision film
2021NCISSamuel MilesEpisode: "Head of the Snake" (2021)
9-1-1: Lone StarAndrewEpisode: "A Little Help from My Friends" (2021)

Awards and nominations
Year Ceremony Award Work Result Ref.
2021 Daytime Emmy Awards Outstanding Younger Performer in a Drama Series General Hospital Nominated [16]

References
  1. Texas, U.S., Birth Index, 1903–1997 (Report). Ancestry.com. 2005. Retrieved December 28, 2020.
  2. "His Guiding Light". Love One A Mother. ABC Soaps In Depth. Vol. 24, no. 20. Bauer Media Group. May 18, 2020. p. 64.
  3. "Bennie Louis DeLaney Obituary – LaMarque, TX". Retrieved December 27, 2020.
  4. "Studio In Depth". ABC Soaps In Depth. Bauer Media Group. December 2, 2019. p. 64–65.
  5. "MawMaw's Boy". Up-Close & Personal. ABC Soaps In Depth. Bauer Media Group. October 7, 2019. p. 44.
  6. "School Boy". Up-Close & Personal. ABC Soaps In Depth. Vol. 23, no. 50. United States: Bauer Media Group. December 16, 2019. p. 65.
  7. Hancen Rios, Taylor (June 29, 2020). "General Hospital Updates: Tajh Bellow Shares Exciting News!". Celebrating the Soaps. Retrieved December 27, 2020.
  8. 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.
  9. "Going For Gold: Outstanding Younger Performer". Soap Opera Digest. Vol. 46, no. 26. American Media, Inc. June 28, 2021. p. 52.
  10. Waldo, Garren (February 9, 2022). "General Hospital Star Tajh Bellow Celebrates His Birthday". Soap Hub. Retrieved February 11, 2022.
  11. Clifford, Kambra (November 19, 2018). "GH recasts T.J., Tajh Bellow takes over for Tequan Richmond". Soapcentral.com. Retrieved December 28, 2020.
  12. "NEW TJ TO DEBUT ON GH". Soap Opera Digest. American Media, Inc. November 19, 2018. Retrieved December 14, 2020.
  13. 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.
  14. "Birthday Spotlight: Tajh Bellow (TJ, GH)". Soap Opera Digest. United States: American Media, Inc. February 9, 2021. Retrieved February 10, 2021.
  15. Lewis, Errol (February 12, 2022). "Tajh Bellow Upped to Contract Status at General Hospital". Soap Opera Network. United States. Retrieved February 12, 2022.
  16. 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.
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