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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 60 years old
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Poster of Man and Witch: The Dance of a Thousand Steps
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)'.
Sun, Jul 28 2024
Poster of How To Make It In Comedy
How To Make It In Comedy
Bill Bailey was
59 in How To Make It In Comedy
Wed, Jan 03 2024
Poster of The Smeds and the Smoos
The Smeds and the Smoos
Bill Bailey was
59 in The Smeds and the Smoos
as 'Grandfather Smed (voice)'.
Fri, Feb 24 2023
Poster of The Fringe, Fame and Me
The Fringe, Fame and Me
Bill Bailey was
58 in The Fringe, Fame and Me
as 'Self'.
Mon, Aug 08 2022
Poster of Worzel Gummidge: Calliope Jane
Worzel Gummidge: Calliope Jane
Bill Bailey was
57 in Worzel Gummidge: Calliope Jane
as 'Mr Peregrine'.
Wed, Dec 29 2021
Poster of Christmas Comedy Club with Lost Voice Guy
Christmas Comedy Club with Lost Voice Guy
Bill Bailey was
57 in Christmas Comedy Club with Lost Voice Guy
Fri, Dec 24 2021
Poster of Bill Bailey: Larks in Transit
Bill Bailey: Larks in Transit
Bill Bailey was
57 in Bill Bailey: Larks in Transit
as 'Self'.
Fri, Sep 17 2021
Poster of Dangerous Affairs
Dangerous Affairs
Bill Bailey was
57 in Dangerous Affairs
Tue, Jan 19 2021
Poster of Roald & Beatrix: The Tail of the Curious Mouse
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'.
Thu, Dec 24 2020
Poster of Bill Bailey: Limboland
Bill Bailey: Limboland
Bill Bailey was
54 in Bill Bailey: Limboland
as 'Self'.
Mon, Nov 26 2018
Poster of We Are Most Amused and Amazed
We Are Most Amused and Amazed
Bill Bailey was
54 in We Are Most Amused and Amazed
as 'Self'.
Tue, Nov 13 2018
Poster of Nature's Perfect Partners
Nature's Perfect Partners
Bill Bailey was
52 in Nature's Perfect Partners
as 'Narrator'.
Thu, May 19 2016
Poster of Michael McIntyre's Easter Night at the Coliseum
Michael McIntyre's Easter Night at the Coliseum
Bill Bailey was
51 in Michael McIntyre's Easter Night at the Coliseum
as 'Self'.
Sun, Apr 12 2015
Poster of No Lifeguard on Duty
No Lifeguard on Duty
Bill Bailey was
51 in No Lifeguard on Duty
Wed, Mar 04 2015
Poster of Big Butts Like It Big: Brunette Edition
Big Butts Like It Big: Brunette Edition
Bill Bailey was
50 in Big Butts Like It Big: Brunette Edition
Tue, Nov 25 2014
Poster of 50 Years of BBC Two Comedy
50 Years of BBC Two Comedy
Bill Bailey was
50 in 50 Years of BBC Two Comedy
as 'Self'.
Sat, May 24 2014
Poster of The Comedy Vaults: BBC2's Hidden Treasure
The Comedy Vaults: BBC2's Hidden Treasure
Bill Bailey was
50 in The Comedy Vaults: BBC2's Hidden Treasure
as 'Self'.
Sun, May 11 2014
Poster of Nature's Misfits
Nature's Misfits
Bill Bailey was
50 in Nature's Misfits
as 'Narrator'.
Fri, May 02 2014
Poster of Bill Bailey: Qualmpeddler
Bill Bailey: Qualmpeddler
Bill Bailey was
49 in Bill Bailey: Qualmpeddler
as 'Self'.
Tue, Nov 19 2013
Poster of Evidently... John Cooper Clarke
Evidently... John Cooper Clarke
Bill Bailey was
48 in Evidently... John Cooper Clarke
as 'Himself'.
Wed, May 30 2012
Poster of Doctor Who: The Doctor, the Widow and the Wardrobe
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'.
Sun, Dec 25 2011
Poster of Pythagasaurus
Pythagasaurus
Bill Bailey was
47 in Pythagasaurus
as 'Ig'.
Tue, Oct 25 2011
Poster of Making Qi
Making Qi
Bill Bailey was
47 in Making Qi
as 'Self'.
Sat, Sep 10 2011
Poster of Chalet Girl
Chalet Girl
Bill Bailey was
47 in Chalet Girl
as 'Bill Matthews'.
Wed, Feb 02 2011
Poster of Bill Bailey: Dandelion Mind
Bill Bailey: Dandelion Mind
Bill Bailey was
46 in Bill Bailey: Dandelion Mind
as 'Himself'.
Mon, Nov 22 2010
Poster of Burke & Hare
Burke & Hare
Bill Bailey was
46 in Burke & Hare
as 'Angus'.
Fri, Oct 29 2010
Poster of Nanny McPhee and the Big Bang
Nanny McPhee and the Big Bang
Bill Bailey was
46 in Nanny McPhee and the Big Bang
as 'Farmer MacReadie'.
Fri, Mar 26 2010
Poster of Bill Bailey's Remarkable Guide to the Orchestra
Bill Bailey's Remarkable Guide to the Orchestra
Bill Bailey was
45 in Bill Bailey's Remarkable Guide to the Orchestra
as 'Himself'.
Mon, Nov 23 2009
Poster of We Are Most Amused
We Are Most Amused
Bill Bailey was
44 in We Are Most Amused
as 'Self'.
Sat, Nov 15 2008
Poster of Bill Bailey: Tinselworm
Bill Bailey: Tinselworm
Bill Bailey was
44 in Bill Bailey: Tinselworm
as 'Himself'.
Mon, Nov 10 2008
Poster of Blackadder's Most Cunning Moments
Blackadder's Most Cunning Moments
Bill Bailey was
44 in Blackadder's Most Cunning Moments
as 'Self'.
Thu, Oct 16 2008
Poster of Hot Fuzz
Hot Fuzz
Bill Bailey was
43 in Hot Fuzz
as 'Sergeant Turner'.
Wed, Feb 14 2007
Poster of 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'
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)'.
Mon, Sep 05 2005
Poster of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
Bill Bailey was
41 in The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
as 'The Whale (voice)'.
Thu, Apr 28 2005
Poster of Comic Aid
Comic Aid
Bill Bailey was
41 in Comic Aid
Wed, Mar 02 2005
Poster of Bill Bailey: Part Troll
Bill Bailey: Part Troll
Bill Bailey was
40 in Bill Bailey: Part Troll
as 'Himself'.
Mon, Nov 22 2004
Poster of Spaced: Skip to the End
Spaced: Skip to the End
Bill Bailey was
40 in Spaced: Skip to the End
as 'Self'.
Mon, Apr 12 2004
Poster of Bill Bailey: Bewilderness
Bill Bailey: Bewilderness
Bill Bailey was
36 in Bill Bailey: Bewilderness
as 'Himself'.
Mon, Jan 01 2001
Poster of Saving Grace
Saving Grace
Bill Bailey was
36 in Saving Grace
as 'Vince'.
Mon, Jan 24 2000
Poster of April Fool's Day
April Fool's Day
Bill Bailey was
33 in April Fool's Day
as 'Sand Delivery Man'.
Sat, Mar 29 1997
Poster of Bill Bailey: Cosmic Jam
Bill Bailey: Cosmic Jam
Bill Bailey was
32 in Bill Bailey: Cosmic Jam
as 'Himself'.
Wed, Jan 01 1997

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 Perfect Pub Walks with Bill Bailey
Perfect Pub Walks with Bill Bailey
Bill Bailey was
60+ in Perfect Pub Walks with Bill Bailey
as 'Himself'.
First Air Date
Tue, Feb 20 2024
Poster of Bring the Drama
Bring the Drama
Bill Bailey was
60+ in Bring the Drama
as 'Self - Presenter'.
First Air Date
Wed, Feb 14 2024
Poster of Bill Bailey's Australian Adventure
Bill Bailey's Australian Adventure
Bill Bailey was
59+ in Bill Bailey's Australian Adventure
as 'Self - Presenter'.
First Air Date
Sun, Nov 12 2023
Poster of Take 5 with Zan Rowe
Take 5 with Zan Rowe
Bill Bailey was
58+ in Take 5 with Zan Rowe
as 'Self - Guest'.
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 20 2022
Poster of Best & Bester
Best & Bester
Bill Bailey was
58+ in Best & Bester
as 'Grumpy Pants (Voice)'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jun 27 2022
Poster of Bill Bailey's Master Crafters
Bill Bailey's Master Crafters
Bill Bailey was
58+ in Bill Bailey's Master Crafters
as 'Self - Presenter'.
First Air Date
Wed, May 18 2022
Poster of The John Bishop Show
The John Bishop Show
Bill Bailey was
57+ in The John Bishop Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sat, Jan 08 2022
Poster of The Cheap Seats
The Cheap Seats
Bill Bailey was
57+ in The Cheap Seats
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Tue, Jul 20 2021
Poster of Patriot Brains
Patriot Brains
Bill Bailey was
57+ in Patriot Brains
as 'Host'.
First Air Date
Wed, Apr 07 2021
Poster of This Is My House
This Is My House
Bill Bailey was
57+ in This Is My House
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Wed, Mar 24 2021
Poster of Rhod Gilbert's Growing Pains
Rhod Gilbert's Growing Pains
Bill Bailey was
56+ in Rhod Gilbert's Growing Pains
as 'Guest'.
First Air Date
Tue, Jan 12 2021
Poster of Michael McIntyre's The Wheel
Michael McIntyre's The Wheel
Bill Bailey was
56+ in Michael McIntyre's The Wheel
as 'Self - Expert'.
First Air Date
Sat, Nov 28 2020
Poster of Between the Covers
Between the Covers
Bill Bailey was
56+ in Between the Covers
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Fri, Oct 09 2020
Poster of McDonald & Dodds
McDonald & Dodds
Bill Bailey was
56+ in McDonald & Dodds
as 'Paul Watt - Radio DJ (voice)'.
First Air Date
Sun, Mar 01 2020
Poster of My Life Is Murder
My Life Is Murder
Bill Bailey was
55+ in My Life Is Murder
as 'Enzo Pavone'.
First Air Date
Wed, Jul 17 2019
Poster of Celebrity Gogglebox
Celebrity Gogglebox
Bill Bailey was
55+ in Celebrity Gogglebox
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Fri, Jun 14 2019
Poster of Hypothetical
Hypothetical
Bill Bailey was
55+ in Hypothetical
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Wed, Feb 06 2019
Poster of In the Long Run
In the Long Run
Bill Bailey was
54+ in In the Long Run
as 'Bagpipes'.
First Air Date
Thu, Mar 29 2018
Poster of LEGO Masters
LEGO Masters
Bill Bailey was
53+ in LEGO Masters
as 'Guest Judge'.
First Air Date
Thu, Aug 24 2017
Poster of Walks with My Dog
Walks with My Dog
Bill Bailey was
53+ in Walks with My Dog
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Thu, Mar 09 2017
Poster of The Grand Tour
The Grand Tour
Bill Bailey was
52+ in The Grand Tour
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Thu, Nov 17 2016
Poster of Michael McIntyre's Big Show
Michael McIntyre's Big Show
Bill Bailey was
52+ in Michael McIntyre's Big Show
as 'Self - Performer'.
First Air Date
Sat, Apr 16 2016
Poster of Travel Man: 48 Hours in...
Travel Man: 48 Hours in...
Bill Bailey was
51+ in Travel Man: 48 Hours in...
as 'Self - Guest'.
First Air Date
Mon, Mar 30 2015
Poster of Funny Valentines
Funny Valentines
Bill Bailey was
51+ in Funny Valentines
as 'William/Craig/Bill'.
First Air Date
Fri, Feb 13 2015
Poster of Monty Python's Best Bits (Mostly)
Monty Python's Best Bits (Mostly)
Bill Bailey was
50+ in Monty Python's Best Bits (Mostly)
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Nov 03 2014
Poster of Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled
Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled
Bill Bailey was
50+ in Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jun 16 2014
Poster of Julia Zemiro's Home Delivery
Julia Zemiro's Home Delivery
Bill Bailey was
49+ in Julia Zemiro's Home Delivery
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 18 2013
Poster of What a Load of Buzzcocks
What a Load of Buzzcocks
Bill Bailey was
49+ in What a Load of Buzzcocks
as 'Self - Team Captain'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jun 03 2013
Poster of Bill Bailey's Jungle Hero
Bill Bailey's Jungle Hero
Bill Bailey was
49+ in Bill Bailey's Jungle Hero
as 'Himself - Presenter'.
First Air Date
Sun, Apr 21 2013
Poster of 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown
8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Bill Bailey was
49+ in 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown
as 'Self - Dictionary Corner, '.
First Air Date
Fri, Apr 12 2013
Poster of The Last Leg
The Last Leg
Bill Bailey was
49+ in The Last Leg
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Fri, Jan 25 2013
Poster of Gadget Man
Gadget Man
Bill Bailey was
48+ in Gadget Man
First Air Date
Mon, Nov 19 2012
Poster of Baboons with Bill Bailey
Baboons with Bill Bailey
Bill Bailey was
47+ in Baboons with Bill Bailey
as 'Himself - Presenter'.
First Air Date
Fri, Apr 08 2011
Poster of Bill Bailey's Birdwatching Bonanza
Bill Bailey's Birdwatching Bonanza
Bill Bailey was
45+ in Bill Bailey's Birdwatching Bonanza
as 'Presenter'.
First Air Date
Thu, Jan 07 2010
Poster of Live from Studio Five
Live from Studio Five
Bill Bailey was
45+ in Live from Studio Five
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 14 2009
Poster of Talkin' 'Bout Your Generation
Talkin' 'Bout Your Generation
Bill Bailey was
45+ in Talkin' 'Bout Your Generation
First Air Date
Wed, May 06 2009
Poster of More Dawn French's Boys Who Do: Comedy
More Dawn French's Boys Who Do: Comedy
Bill Bailey was
43+ in More Dawn French's Boys Who Do: Comedy
First Air Date
Tue, Nov 06 2007
Poster of Would I Lie to You?
Would I Lie to You?
Bill Bailey was
43+ in Would I Lie to You?
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sat, Jun 16 2007
Poster of The Graham Norton Show
The Graham Norton Show
Bill Bailey was
43+ in The Graham Norton Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Thu, Feb 22 2007
Poster of Skins
Skins
Bill Bailey was
43+ in Skins
as 'Walter'.
First Air Date
Thu, Jan 25 2007
Poster of Wild Thing: I Love You
Wild Thing: I Love You
Bill Bailey was
42+ in Wild Thing: I Love You
as 'Presenter'.
First Air Date
Sun, Oct 15 2006
Poster of Robins
Robins
Bill Bailey was
42+ in Robins
as 'Self - Guest'.
First Air Date
Wed, Aug 23 2006
Poster of The One Show
The One Show
Bill Bailey was
42+ in The One Show
as 'Self - Guest, Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Aug 14 2006
Poster of TV Heaven, Telly Hell
TV Heaven, Telly Hell
Bill Bailey was
42+ in TV Heaven, Telly Hell
First Air Date
Sun, Mar 26 2006
Poster of Final Chance to Save
Final Chance to Save
Bill Bailey was
41+ in Final Chance to Save
as 'Himself'.
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 03 2005
Poster of Doctor Who
Doctor Who
Bill Bailey was
41+ in Doctor Who
as 'Droxil'.
First Air Date
Sat, Mar 26 2005
Poster of Spicks and Specks
Spicks and Specks
Bill Bailey was
41+ in Spicks and Specks
First Air Date
Mon, Jan 31 2005
Poster of The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson
The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson
Bill Bailey was
40+ in The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jan 03 2005
Poster of Hustle
Hustle
Bill Bailey was
40+ in Hustle
as 'Cyclops'.
First Air Date
Tue, Feb 24 2004
Poster of QI
QI
Bill Bailey was
39+ in QI
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 11 2003
Poster of 15 Storeys High
15 Storeys High
Bill Bailey was
38+ in 15 Storeys High
as 'Mr. Pirbright'.
First Air Date
Thu, Nov 07 2002
Poster of Wild West
Wild West
Bill Bailey was
38+ in Wild West
as 'Doug'.
First Air Date
Tue, Oct 22 2002
Poster of Top Gear
Top Gear
Bill Bailey was
38+ in Top Gear
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sun, Oct 20 2002
Poster of Ant & Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway
Ant & Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway
Bill Bailey was
38+ in Ant & Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway
as 'Dr. Russ'.
First Air Date
Sat, Jun 08 2002
Poster of Fifth Gear
Fifth Gear
Bill Bailey was
38+ in Fifth Gear
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Apr 08 2002
Poster of Richard & Judy
Richard & Judy
Bill Bailey was
37+ in Richard & Judy
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Nov 26 2001
Poster of Black Books
Black Books
Bill Bailey was
36+ in Black Books
as 'Manny'.
First Air Date
Fri, Sep 29 2000
Poster of Head on Comedy
Head on Comedy
Bill Bailey was
36+ in Head on Comedy
First Air Date
Thu, Jul 13 2000
Poster of Spaced
Spaced
Bill Bailey was
35+ in Spaced
as 'Bilbo Bagshot'.
First Air Date
Fri, Sep 24 1999
Poster of Is It Bill Bailey?
Is It Bill Bailey?
Bill Bailey was
34+ in Is It Bill Bailey?
as 'Self / Various Roles'.
First Air Date
Fri, Feb 20 1998
Poster of Space Cadets
Space Cadets
Bill Bailey was
33+ in Space Cadets
as 'Space Captain'.
First Air Date
Tue, Jul 15 1997
Poster of Jonathan Creek
Jonathan Creek
Bill Bailey was
33+ in Jonathan Creek
as 'Kennie Starkiss, Kenny Starkiss'.
First Air Date
Fri, May 09 1997
Poster of Midsomer Murders
Midsomer Murders
Bill Bailey was
33+ in Midsomer Murders
as 'Darwin Chipping'.
First Air Date
Sun, Mar 23 1997
Poster of Never Mind the Buzzcocks
Never Mind the Buzzcocks
Bill Bailey was
32+ in Never Mind the Buzzcocks
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Tue, Nov 12 1996
Poster of Good News Week
Good News Week
Bill Bailey was
32+ in Good News Week
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Fri, Apr 12 1996
Poster of Asylum
Asylum
Bill Bailey was
32+ in Asylum
as 'Patient'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jan 22 1996
Poster of Room 101
Room 101
Bill Bailey was
30+ in Room 101
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jul 04 1994
Poster of Late Night with Conan O'Brien
Late Night with Conan O'Brien
Bill Bailey was
29+ in Late Night with Conan O'Brien
as 'Self - Comedy Guest'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 13 1993
Poster of GMTV
GMTV
Bill Bailey was
28+ in GMTV
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Fri, Jan 01 1993
Poster of Blue Heaven
Blue Heaven
Bill Bailey was
28+ in Blue Heaven
as 'Boris'.
First Air Date
Wed, Jun 10 1992
Poster of Have I Got News for You
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'.
First Air Date
Fri, Sep 28 1990
Poster of Natural World
Natural World
Bill Bailey was
19+ in Natural World
as 'Narrator'.
First Air Date
Sun, Oct 30 1983
Poster of Have I Got a Bit More News for You
Have I Got a Bit More News for You
Bill Bailey will be
60+ in Have I Got a Bit More News for You
as 'Self - Presenter'.
First Air Date
Unreleased