Bill Bailey

Bill Bailey

Known for

Acting

Born

January 13, 1964 (age 62)

Birthplace

Bath, Somerset, England

Biography

Bill Bailey (born Mark Bailey; January 13, 1964) 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.

Bailey was listed by The Observer as one of the 50 funniest acts in British comedy in 2003. In 2007 and again in 2010, he was voted the 7th greatest stand-up comic on Channel 4's 100 Greatest Stand-Ups. Bill Bailey is a patron of International Animal Rescue.

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Best known work

Hot Fuzz
Hot Fuzz
2007
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
2005
Nanny McPhee and the Big Bang
Nanny McPhee and the Big Bang
2010
Skins
Skins
2007
Top Gear
Top Gear
2002
The Grand Tour
The Grand Tour
2016
Chalet Girl
Chalet Girl
2011
Black Books
Black Books
2000
Burke & Hare
Burke & Hare
2010
Spaced
Spaced
1999

Filmography

  1. TBA

    Have I Got a Bit More News for YouTV

    as Self - Presenter (7 episodes)

  2. TBA

    IngeniousTV

    as Self - Host (4 episodes)

  3. 2026

    The Reluctant VampireTV

    as Guy the Gargoyle (6 episodes)

  4. 2026

    Ride or DieTV

    as Elijah (3 episodes)

  5. 2026

    Bill Bailey: Thoughtifier

    as Self, Writer

  6. 2025

    Bill Bailey’s VietnamTV

    as Self - Host (6 episodes), Writer

  7. 2024

    Man and Witch: The Dance of a Thousand Steps

    as The Donkey (voice)

  8. 2024

    Inside the Hilton: Park LaneTV

    Producer

  9. 2024

    Perfect Pub WalksTV

    as Himself (4 episodes)

  10. 2024

    Bring the DramaTV

    as Self - Presenter (6 episodes)

  11. 2023

    Bill Bailey's Australian AdventureTV

    as Self - Presenter (4 episodes)

  12. 2023

    The Smeds and the Smoos

    as Grandfather Smed (voice)

  13. 2022

    Take 5 with Zan RoweTV

    as Self - Guest (1 episode)

  14. 2022

    The Fringe, Fame and Me

    as Self

  15. 2022

    Best & BesterTV

    as Grumpy Pants (Voice) (52 episodes)

  16. 2022

    Bill Bailey's Master CraftersTV

    as Self - Presenter (8 episodes), Presenter

  17. 2022

    The John Bishop ShowTV

    as Self (1 episode)

  18. 2022

    Extraordinary PortraitsTV

    as Self - Presenter / Narrator (18 episodes)

  19. 2021

    Worzel Gummidge: Calliope Jane

    as Mr Peregrine

  20. 2021

    Christmas Comedy Club with Lost Voice Guy

    as Self

  21. 2021

    Deadliest Mums & DadsTV

    Creator

  22. 2021

    Bill Bailey: Larks in Transit

    as Self, Writer

  23. 2021

    Paul O'Grady's Saturday Night Line UpTV

    as Self - Guest (1 episode)

  24. 2021

    The Cheap SeatsTV

    as Self (1 episode)

  25. 2021

    Patriot BrainsTV

    as Host (10 episodes)

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