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Bill Bailey

Bio: Bill Bailey (born Mark Bailey January 13, 1964, Bath, Somerset) is an English stand-up comedian, musician and actor. As well as his extensive stand-up work, Bailey is well known for his appearances on Have I Got News for You, Never Mind the Buzzcocks, QI and Black Books

Born: Mon, Jan 13 1964

Birthplace: Bath, Somerset, England, UK [now Bath and North East Somerset, England, UK]

Bill Bailey is 61 years old

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Man and Witch: The Dance of a Thousand Steps

Bill Bailey was 60 in Man and Witch: The Dance of a Thousand Steps as 'The Donkey (voice)'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jul 28 2024

How To Make It In Comedy

Bill Bailey was 59 in How To Make It In Comedy

Movie Released: Wed, Jan 03 2024

The Smeds and the Smoos

Bill Bailey was 59 in The Smeds and the Smoos as 'Grandfather Smed (voice)'.

Movie Released: Fri, Feb 24 2023

The Fringe, Fame and Me

Bill Bailey was 58 in The Fringe, Fame and Me as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Mon, Aug 08 2022

Worzel Gummidge: Calliope Jane

Bill Bailey was 57 in Worzel Gummidge: Calliope Jane as 'Mr Peregrine'.

Movie Released: Wed, Dec 29 2021

Christmas Comedy Club with Lost Voice Guy

Bill Bailey was 57 in Christmas Comedy Club with Lost Voice Guy

Movie Released: Fri, Dec 24 2021

Bill Bailey: Larks in Transit

Bill Bailey was 57 in Bill Bailey: Larks in Transit as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Fri, Sep 17 2021

Dangerous Affairs

Bill Bailey was 57 in Dangerous Affairs

Movie Released: Tue, Jan 19 2021

Roald & Beatrix: The Tail of the Curious Mouse

Bill Bailey was 56 in Roald & Beatrix: The Tail of the Curious Mouse as 'Bona Fide Gent'.

Movie Released: Thu, Dec 24 2020

Bill Bailey: Limboland

Bill Bailey was 54 in Bill Bailey: Limboland as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Mon, Nov 26 2018

We Are Most Amused and Amazed

Bill Bailey was 54 in We Are Most Amused and Amazed as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Tue, Nov 13 2018

Nature's Perfect Partners

Bill Bailey was 52 in Nature's Perfect Partners as 'Narrator'.

Movie Released: Thu, May 19 2016

Michael McIntyre's Easter Night at the Coliseum

Bill Bailey was 51 in Michael McIntyre's Easter Night at the Coliseum as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Sun, Apr 12 2015

No Lifeguard on Duty

Bill Bailey was 51 in No Lifeguard on Duty

Movie Released: Wed, Mar 04 2015

Big Butts Like It Big: Brunette Edition

Bill Bailey was 50 in Big Butts Like It Big: Brunette Edition

Movie Released: Tue, Nov 25 2014

50 Years of BBC Two Comedy

Bill Bailey was 50 in 50 Years of BBC Two Comedy as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Sat, May 24 2014

The Comedy Vaults: BBC2's Hidden Treasure

Bill Bailey was 50 in The Comedy Vaults: BBC2's Hidden Treasure as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Sun, May 11 2014

Nature's Misfits

Bill Bailey was 50 in Nature's Misfits as 'Narrator'.

Movie Released: Fri, May 02 2014

Bill Bailey: Qualmpeddler

Bill Bailey was 49 in Bill Bailey: Qualmpeddler as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Tue, Nov 19 2013

Evidently... John Cooper Clarke

Bill Bailey was 48 in Evidently... John Cooper Clarke as 'Himself'.

Movie Released: Wed, May 30 2012

Doctor Who: The Doctor, the Widow and the Wardrobe

Bill Bailey was 47 in Doctor Who: The Doctor, the Widow and the Wardrobe as 'Droxil'.

Movie Released: Sun, Dec 25 2011

Pythagasaurus

Bill Bailey was 47 in Pythagasaurus as 'Ig'.

Movie Released: Tue, Oct 25 2011

Making Qi

Bill Bailey was 47 in Making Qi as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Sat, Sep 10 2011

Chalet Girl

Bill Bailey was 47 in Chalet Girl as 'Bill Matthews'.

Movie Released: Wed, Feb 02 2011

Bill Bailey: Dandelion Mind

Bill Bailey was 46 in Bill Bailey: Dandelion Mind as 'Himself'.

Movie Released: Mon, Nov 22 2010

Burke & Hare

Bill Bailey was 46 in Burke & Hare as 'Angus'.

Movie Released: Fri, Oct 29 2010

Nanny McPhee and the Big Bang

Bill Bailey was 46 in Nanny McPhee and the Big Bang as 'Farmer MacReadie'.

Movie Released: Fri, Mar 26 2010

Bill Bailey's Remarkable Guide to the Orchestra

Bill Bailey was 45 in Bill Bailey's Remarkable Guide to the Orchestra as 'Himself'.

Movie Released: Mon, Nov 23 2009

We Are Most Amused

Bill Bailey was 44 in We Are Most Amused as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Sat, Nov 15 2008

Bill Bailey: Tinselworm

Bill Bailey was 44 in Bill Bailey: Tinselworm as 'Himself'.

Movie Released: Mon, Nov 10 2008

Blackadder's Most Cunning Moments

Bill Bailey was 44 in Blackadder's Most Cunning Moments as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Thu, Oct 16 2008

Hot Fuzz

Bill Bailey was 43 in Hot Fuzz as 'Sergeant Turner'.

Movie Released: Wed, Feb 14 2007

Don't Crash: The Documentary of the Making of the Movie of the Book of the Radio Series of 'The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy'

Bill Bailey was 41 in Don't Crash: The Documentary of the Making of the Movie of the Book of the Radio Series of 'The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy' as 'Self (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Mon, Sep 05 2005

The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy

Bill Bailey was 41 in The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy as 'The Whale (voice)'.

Movie Released: Thu, Apr 28 2005

Comic Aid

Bill Bailey was 41 in Comic Aid

Movie Released: Wed, Mar 02 2005

Bill Bailey: Part Troll

Bill Bailey was 40 in Bill Bailey: Part Troll as 'Himself'.

Movie Released: Mon, Nov 22 2004

Spaced: Skip to the End

Bill Bailey was 40 in Spaced: Skip to the End as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Mon, Apr 12 2004

Bill Bailey: Bewilderness

Bill Bailey was 36 in Bill Bailey: Bewilderness as 'Himself'.

Movie Released: Mon, Jan 01 2001

Saving Grace

Bill Bailey was 36 in Saving Grace as 'Vince'.

Movie Released: Mon, Jan 24 2000

April Fool's Day

Bill Bailey was 33 in April Fool's Day as 'Sand Delivery Man'.

Movie Released: Sat, Mar 29 1997

Bill Bailey: Cosmic Jam

Bill Bailey was 32 in Bill Bailey: Cosmic Jam as 'Himself'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1997

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Perfect Pub Walks with Bill Bailey

Bill Bailey was 60+ in Perfect Pub Walks with Bill Bailey as 'Himself'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Feb 20 2024

Bring the Drama

Bill Bailey was 60+ in Bring the Drama as 'Self - Presenter'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Feb 14 2024

Bill Bailey's Australian Adventure

Bill Bailey was 59+ in Bill Bailey's Australian Adventure as 'Self - Presenter'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Nov 12 2023

Take 5 with Zan Rowe

Bill Bailey was 58+ in Take 5 with Zan Rowe as 'Self - Guest'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 20 2022

Best & Bester

Bill Bailey was 58+ in Best & Bester as 'Grumpy Pants (Voice)'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jun 27 2022

Bill Bailey's Master Crafters

Bill Bailey was 58+ in Bill Bailey's Master Crafters as 'Self - Presenter'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, May 18 2022

The John Bishop Show

Bill Bailey was 57+ in The John Bishop Show as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jan 08 2022

Extraordinary Portraits

Bill Bailey was 57+ in Extraordinary Portraits as 'Self - Presenter / Narrator'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 06 2022

The Cheap Seats

Bill Bailey was 57+ in The Cheap Seats as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jul 20 2021

Patriot Brains

Bill Bailey was 57+ in Patriot Brains as 'Host'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Apr 07 2021

This Is My House

Bill Bailey was 57+ in This Is My House as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Mar 24 2021

Rhod Gilbert's Growing Pains

Bill Bailey was 56+ in Rhod Gilbert's Growing Pains as 'Guest'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jan 12 2021

Michael McIntyre's The Wheel

Bill Bailey was 56+ in Michael McIntyre's The Wheel as 'Self - Expert'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Nov 28 2020

Between the Covers

Bill Bailey was 56+ in Between the Covers as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 09 2020

McDonald & Dodds

Bill Bailey was 56+ in McDonald & Dodds as 'Paul Watt - Radio DJ (voice)'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Mar 01 2020

My Life Is Murder

Bill Bailey was 55+ in My Life Is Murder as 'Enzo Pavone'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jul 17 2019

Celebrity Gogglebox

Bill Bailey was 55+ in Celebrity Gogglebox as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jun 14 2019

Hypothetical

Bill Bailey was 55+ in Hypothetical as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Feb 06 2019

In the Long Run

Bill Bailey was 54+ in In the Long Run as 'Bagpipes'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Mar 29 2018

LEGO Masters

Bill Bailey was 53+ in LEGO Masters as 'Guest Judge'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Aug 24 2017

Walks with My Dog

Bill Bailey was 53+ in Walks with My Dog as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Mar 09 2017

The Grand Tour

Bill Bailey was 52+ in The Grand Tour as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Nov 17 2016

Michael McIntyre's Big Show

Bill Bailey was 52+ in Michael McIntyre's Big Show as 'Self - Performer'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Apr 16 2016

Travel Man: 48 Hours in...

Bill Bailey was 51+ in Travel Man: 48 Hours in... as 'Self - Guest'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Mar 30 2015

Funny Valentines

Bill Bailey was 51+ in Funny Valentines as 'William/Craig/Bill'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Feb 13 2015

Monty Python's Best Bits (Mostly)

Bill Bailey was 50+ in Monty Python's Best Bits (Mostly) as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Nov 03 2014

Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled

Bill Bailey was 50+ in Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jun 16 2014

Julia Zemiro's Home Delivery

Bill Bailey was 49+ in Julia Zemiro's Home Delivery as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 18 2013

What a Load of Buzzcocks

Bill Bailey was 49+ in What a Load of Buzzcocks as 'Self - Team Captain'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jun 03 2013

Bill Bailey's Jungle Hero

Bill Bailey was 49+ in Bill Bailey's Jungle Hero as 'Himself - Presenter'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 21 2013

8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Bill Bailey was 49+ in 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown as 'Self - Dictionary Corner, '.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Apr 12 2013

The Last Leg

Bill Bailey was 49+ in The Last Leg as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 25 2013

Gadget Man

Bill Bailey was 48+ in Gadget Man

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Nov 19 2012

Baboons with Bill Bailey

Bill Bailey was 47+ in Baboons with Bill Bailey as 'Himself - Presenter'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Apr 08 2011

Bill Bailey's Birdwatching Bonanza

Bill Bailey was 45+ in Bill Bailey's Birdwatching Bonanza as 'Presenter'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 07 2010

Live from Studio Five

Bill Bailey was 45+ in Live from Studio Five as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 14 2009

Talkin' 'Bout Your Generation

Bill Bailey was 45+ in Talkin' 'Bout Your Generation

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, May 06 2009

More Dawn French's Boys Who Do: Comedy

Bill Bailey was 43+ in More Dawn French's Boys Who Do: Comedy

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Nov 06 2007

Would I Lie to You?

Bill Bailey was 43+ in Would I Lie to You? as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jun 16 2007

The Graham Norton Show

Bill Bailey was 43+ in The Graham Norton Show as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Feb 22 2007

Skins

Bill Bailey was 43+ in Skins as 'Walter'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 25 2007

Wild Thing: I Love You

Bill Bailey was 42+ in Wild Thing: I Love You as 'Presenter'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 15 2006

Robins

Bill Bailey was 42+ in Robins as 'Self - Guest'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Aug 23 2006

The One Show

Bill Bailey was 42+ in The One Show as 'Self - Guest, Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Aug 14 2006

TV Heaven, Telly Hell

Bill Bailey was 42+ in TV Heaven, Telly Hell

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Mar 26 2006

Final Chance to Save

Bill Bailey was 41+ in Final Chance to Save as 'Himself'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 03 2005

Doctor Who

Bill Bailey was 41+ in Doctor Who as 'Droxil'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Mar 26 2005

Spicks and Specks

Bill Bailey was 41+ in Spicks and Specks

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jan 31 2005

The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson

Bill Bailey was 40+ in The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jan 03 2005

Hustle

Bill Bailey was 40+ in Hustle as 'Cyclops'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Feb 24 2004

Bill Bailey was 39+ in QI as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 11 2003

15 Storeys High

Bill Bailey was 38+ in 15 Storeys High as 'Mr. Pirbright'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Nov 07 2002

Wild West

Bill Bailey was 38+ in Wild West as 'Doug'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Oct 22 2002

Top Gear

Bill Bailey was 38+ in Top Gear as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 20 2002

Ant & Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway

Bill Bailey was 38+ in Ant & Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway as 'Dr. Russ'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jun 08 2002

Fifth Gear

Bill Bailey was 38+ in Fifth Gear as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Apr 08 2002

Richard & Judy

Bill Bailey was 37+ in Richard & Judy as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Nov 26 2001

Black Books

Bill Bailey was 36+ in Black Books as 'Manny'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 29 2000

Head on Comedy

Bill Bailey was 36+ in Head on Comedy

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jul 13 2000

Spaced

Bill Bailey was 35+ in Spaced as 'Bilbo Bagshot'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 24 1999

Is It Bill Bailey?

Bill Bailey was 34+ in Is It Bill Bailey? as 'Self / Various Roles'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Feb 20 1998

Space Cadets

Bill Bailey was 33+ in Space Cadets as 'Space Captain'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jul 15 1997

Jonathan Creek

Bill Bailey was 33+ in Jonathan Creek as 'Kennie Starkiss, Kenny Starkiss'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, May 09 1997

Midsomer Murders

Bill Bailey was 33+ in Midsomer Murders as 'Darwin Chipping'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Mar 23 1997

Never Mind the Buzzcocks

Bill Bailey was 32+ in Never Mind the Buzzcocks as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Nov 12 1996

Good News Week

Bill Bailey was 32+ in Good News Week as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Apr 12 1996

Asylum

Bill Bailey was 32+ in Asylum as 'Patient'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jan 22 1996

Room 101

Bill Bailey was 30+ in Room 101 as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jul 04 1994

Late Night with Conan O'Brien

Bill Bailey was 29+ in Late Night with Conan O'Brien as 'Self - Comedy Guest'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 13 1993

GMTV

Bill Bailey was 28+ in GMTV as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 01 1993

Blue Heaven

Bill Bailey was 28+ in Blue Heaven as 'Boris'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jun 10 1992

Have I Got News for You

Bill Bailey was 26+ in Have I Got News for You as 'Self - Guest Host, Self – Host, Self - Host, Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 28 1990

This Morning

Bill Bailey was 24+ in This Morning as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 03 1988

Natural World

Bill Bailey was 19+ in Natural World as 'Narrator'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 30 1983

Have I Got a Bit More News for You

Bill Bailey will be 61+ in Have I Got a Bit More News for You as 'Self - Presenter'.

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