Portrait of Pearl Bailey

Pearl Bailey

Bio: Pearl Mae Bailey, born in Virginia on March 29, 1918, was an American actress and singer. Bailey began by singing and dancing in Philadelphia’s black nightclubs in the 1930s, and soon started performing in other parts of the East Coast
Born: Fri, Mar 29 1918
Birthplace: Newport News, Virginia, USA

Death: Fri, Aug 17 1990
Pearl Bailey is 72 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of Bing Crosby: Rediscovered
Bing Crosby: Rediscovered
Pearl Bailey would have been no older than 72 in Bing Crosby: Rediscovered as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 02 2014
Poster of Satan Claus
Satan Claus
Pearl Bailey would have been no older than 72 in Satan Claus as 'Animal'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 2010
Poster of The World of Nat King Cole
The World of Nat King Cole
Pearl Bailey would have been no older than 72 in The World of Nat King Cole as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 15 2004
Poster of TV in Black: The First Fifty Years
TV in Black: The First Fifty Years
Pearl Bailey would have been no older than 72 in TV in Black: The First Fifty Years as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 2004
Poster of Passing the Baton: The Making of The Fox and the Hound
Passing the Baton: The Making of The Fox and the Hound
Pearl Bailey would have been no older than 72 in Passing the Baton: The Making of The Fox and the Hound as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 10 2003
Poster of Great Broadway Musical Moments from the Ed Sullivan Show
Great Broadway Musical Moments from the Ed Sullivan Show
Pearl Bailey would have been no older than 72 in Great Broadway Musical Moments from the Ed Sullivan Show as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jul 22 2003
Poster of The Ultimate Collection Starring Johnny Carson - The Best of the 60s and 70s
The Ultimate Collection Starring Johnny Carson - The Best of the 60s and 70s
Pearl Bailey would have been no older than 72 in The Ultimate Collection Starring Johnny Carson - The Best of the 60s and 70s
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 13 2002
Poster of Peter Gunn
Peter Gunn
Pearl Bailey was 71 in Peter Gunn as 'Mother'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 23 1989
Poster of Cindy Eller: A Modern Fairy Tale
Cindy Eller: A Modern Fairy Tale
Pearl Bailey was 67 in Cindy Eller: A Modern Fairy Tale as 'Martha Dermody'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 09 1985
Poster of The Member of the Wedding
The Member of the Wedding
Pearl Bailey was 64 in The Member of the Wedding as 'Bernice Sadie Brown'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 20 1982
Poster of Night of 100 Stars
Night of 100 Stars
Pearl Bailey was 63 in Night of 100 Stars as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Mon, Mar 08 1982
Poster of The Fox and the Hound
The Fox and the Hound
Pearl Bailey was 63 in The Fox and the Hound as 'Big Mama (voice)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 10 1981
Poster of Disney Animation: The Illusion of Life
Disney Animation: The Illusion of Life
Pearl Bailey was 63 in Disney Animation: The Illusion of Life as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 26 1981
Poster of Norman... Is That You?
Norman... Is That You?
Pearl Bailey was 58 in Norman... Is That You? as 'Beatrice Chambers'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 29 1976
Poster of Tubby the Tuba
Tubby the Tuba
Pearl Bailey was 57 in Tubby the Tuba as 'Mrs. Elephant (voice)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 30 1975
Poster of One More Time
One More Time
Pearl Bailey was 55 in One More Time
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 10 1974
Poster of The Landlord
The Landlord
Pearl Bailey was 52 in The Landlord as 'Marge'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 20 1970
Poster of Carol Channing and Pearl Bailey: On Broadway
Carol Channing and Pearl Bailey: On Broadway
Pearl Bailey was 50 in Carol Channing and Pearl Bailey: On Broadway as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 16 1969
Poster of All the Fine Young Cannibals
All the Fine Young Cannibals
Pearl Bailey was 42 in All the Fine Young Cannibals as 'Ruby'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 15 1960
Poster of Porgy and Bess
Porgy and Bess
Pearl Bailey was 41 in Porgy and Bess as 'Maria'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 24 1959
Poster of St. Louis Blues
St. Louis Blues
Pearl Bailey was 40 in St. Louis Blues as 'Aunt Hagar'.
Movie Released: Mon, Apr 07 1958
Poster of That Certain Feeling
That Certain Feeling
Pearl Bailey was 38 in That Certain Feeling as 'Gussie'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jun 04 1956
Poster of Carmen Jones
Carmen Jones
Pearl Bailey was 36 in Carmen Jones as 'Frankie'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 28 1954
Poster of Isn't It Romantic?
Isn't It Romantic?
Pearl Bailey was 30 in Isn't It Romantic? as 'Addie'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 06 1948
Poster of Variety Girl
Variety Girl
Pearl Bailey was 29 in Variety Girl as 'Pearl Bailey'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 29 1947

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of The Love Boat
The Love Boat
Pearl Bailey was 59+ in The Love Boat as 'Millie Washington'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 24 1977
Poster of The Muppet Show
The Muppet Show
Pearl Bailey was 58+ in The Muppet Show as 'Self - Special Guest Star'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 05 1976
Poster of Donny & Marie
Donny & Marie
Pearl Bailey was 57+ in Donny & Marie as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 23 1976
Poster of The Pearl Bailey Show
The Pearl Bailey Show
Pearl Bailey was 52+ in The Pearl Bailey Show as 'Self - Host'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jan 23 1971
Poster of The Flip Wilson Show
The Flip Wilson Show
Pearl Bailey was 52+ in The Flip Wilson Show as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 17 1970
Poster of The Dick Cavett Show
The Dick Cavett Show
Pearl Bailey was 50+ in The Dick Cavett Show as 'Self - Guest'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jun 06 1968
Poster of The Carol Burnett Show
The Carol Burnett Show
Pearl Bailey was 49+ in The Carol Burnett Show as 'Self - Guest / Various Characters'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 11 1967
Poster of The Danny Kaye Show
The Danny Kaye Show
Pearl Bailey was 45+ in The Danny Kaye Show as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 25 1963
Poster of The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Pearl Bailey was 44+ in The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 01 1962
Poster of The Mike Douglas Show
The Mike Douglas Show
Pearl Bailey was 43+ in The Mike Douglas Show as 'Self - Co-Host, Self - Co-Hostess, Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Dec 11 1961
Poster of The Big Party
The Big Party
Pearl Bailey was 41+ in The Big Party as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 08 1959
Poster of The Dinah Shore Chevy Show
The Dinah Shore Chevy Show
Pearl Bailey was 38+ in The Dinah Shore Chevy Show as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 05 1956
Poster of The Steve Allen Show
The Steve Allen Show
Pearl Bailey was 38+ in The Steve Allen Show as 'Self - Singer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jun 24 1956
Poster of Tony Awards
Tony Awards
Pearl Bailey was 38+ in Tony Awards as 'Self - Recipient / Performer, Self - Presenter'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 01 1956
Poster of The Oscars
The Oscars
Pearl Bailey was 34+ in The Oscars as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Mar 19 1953
Poster of Your Show of Shows
Your Show of Shows
Pearl Bailey was 31+ in Your Show of Shows
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Feb 25 1950
Poster of What's My Line?
What's My Line?
Pearl Bailey was 31+ in What's My Line? as 'Self - Mystery Guest'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Feb 02 1950
Poster of The Ed Sullivan Show
The Ed Sullivan Show
Pearl Bailey was 30+ in The Ed Sullivan Show as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jun 20 1948