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Bill Bailey
Acting

Bill Bailey

Known for exceptional acting in global cinema.

Profession

Acting

Birthday

13 Jan 1964

Age

62 Years

Born In

Bath, Somerset, England

Total Projects

122

Years Active

43 Yrs

Avg Rating

6.7 ★

Overview

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...

Filmography

Bill Bailey: Thoughtifier

movie

Bill Bailey: Thoughtifier

2026

Bill Bailey: Thoughtifier

as Self

Bill Bailey’s Vietnam

tv

Bill Bailey’s Vietnam

2025

Bill Bailey’s Vietnam

as Self - Host

Man and Witch: The Dance of a Thousand Steps

movie

Man and Witch: The Dance of a Thousand Steps

2024

Man and Witch: The Dance of a Thousand Steps

as The Donkey (voice)

Perfect Pub Walks

tv

Perfect Pub Walks

2024

Perfect Pub Walks

as Himself

Bring the Drama

tv

Bring the Drama

2024

Bring the Drama

as Self - Presenter

CineRaya

movie

How To Make It In Comedy

2024

How To Make It In Comedy

Bill Bailey's Australian Adventure

tv

Bill Bailey's Australian Adventure

2023

Bill Bailey's Australian Adventure

as Self - Presenter

The Smeds and the Smoos

movie

The Smeds and the Smoos

2023

The Smeds and the Smoos

as Grandfather Smed (voice)

Take 5 with Zan Rowe

tv

Take 5 with Zan Rowe

2022

Take 5 with Zan Rowe

as Self - Guest

The Fringe, Fame and Me

movie

The Fringe, Fame and Me

2022

The Fringe, Fame and Me

as Self

Best & Bester

tv

Best & Bester

2022

Best & Bester

as Grumpy Pants (Voice)

Bill Bailey's Master Crafters

tv

Bill Bailey's Master Crafters

2022

Bill Bailey's Master Crafters

as Self - Presenter

The John Bishop Show

tv

The John Bishop Show

2022

The John Bishop Show

as Self

Extraordinary Portraits

tv

Extraordinary Portraits

2022

Extraordinary Portraits

as Self - Presenter / Narrator

Worzel Gummidge: Calliope Jane

movie

Worzel Gummidge: Calliope Jane

2021

Worzel Gummidge: Calliope Jane

as Mr Peregrine

Christmas Comedy Club with Lost Voice Guy

movie

Christmas Comedy Club with Lost Voice Guy

2021

Christmas Comedy Club with Lost Voice Guy

as Self

Bill Bailey: Larks in Transit

movie

Bill Bailey: Larks in Transit

2021

Bill Bailey: Larks in Transit

as Self

The Cheap Seats

tv

The Cheap Seats

2021

The Cheap Seats

as Self

Patriot Brains

tv

Patriot Brains

2021

Patriot Brains

as Host

This Is My House

tv

This Is My House

2021

This Is My House

as Self

Rhod Gilbert's Growing Pains

tv

Rhod Gilbert's Growing Pains

2021

Rhod Gilbert's Growing Pains

as Guest

Roald & Beatrix: The Tail of the Curious Mouse

movie

Roald & Beatrix: The Tail of the Curious Mouse

2020

Roald & Beatrix: The Tail of the Curious Mouse

as Bona Fide Gent

Michael McIntyre's The Wheel

tv

Michael McIntyre's The Wheel

2020

Michael McIntyre's The Wheel

as Self - Expert

Between the Covers

tv

Between the Covers

2020

Between the Covers

as Self

McDonald & Dodds

tv

McDonald & Dodds

2020

McDonald & Dodds

as Paul Watt - Radio DJ (voice)

My Life Is Murder

tv

My Life Is Murder

2019

My Life Is Murder

as Enzo Pavone

Celebrity Gogglebox

tv

Celebrity Gogglebox

2019

Celebrity Gogglebox

as Self

Hypothetical

tv

Hypothetical

2019

Hypothetical

as Self

Bill Bailey: Limboland

movie

Bill Bailey: Limboland

2018

Bill Bailey: Limboland

as Self

We Are Most Amused and Amazed

movie

We Are Most Amused and Amazed

2018

We Are Most Amused and Amazed

as Self

Celebrity Catchphrase

tv

Celebrity Catchphrase

2018

Celebrity Catchphrase

as Self - Contestant

In the Long Run

tv

In the Long Run

2018

In the Long Run

as Bagpipes

LEGO Masters

tv

LEGO Masters

2017

LEGO Masters

as Guest Judge

Sloppy Massage Sluts 2: Anal Edition

movie

Sloppy Massage Sluts 2: Anal Edition

2017

Sloppy Massage Sluts 2: Anal Edition

Walks with My Dog

tv

Walks with My Dog

2017

Walks with My Dog

as Self

The Grand Tour

tv

The Grand Tour

2016

The Grand Tour

as Self

CineRaya

movie

Nature's Perfect Partners

2016

Nature's Perfect Partners

as Narrator

Michael McIntyre's Big Show

tv

Michael McIntyre's Big Show

2016

Michael McIntyre's Big Show

as Self - Performer

Michael McIntyre's Easter Night at the Coliseum

movie

Michael McIntyre's Easter Night at the Coliseum

2015

Michael McIntyre's Easter Night at the Coliseum

as Self

CineRaya

tv

Funny Valentines

2015

Funny Valentines

as William/Craig/Bill

Big Butts Like It Big: Brunette Edition

movie

Big Butts Like It Big: Brunette Edition

2014

Big Butts Like It Big: Brunette Edition

Monty Python's Best Bits (Mostly)

tv

Monty Python's Best Bits (Mostly)

2014

Monty Python's Best Bits (Mostly)

as Self

Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled

tv

Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled

2014

Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled

as Self

50 Years of BBC Two Comedy

movie

50 Years of BBC Two Comedy

2014

50 Years of BBC Two Comedy

as Self

CineRaya

movie

The Comedy Vaults: BBC2's Hidden Treasure

2014

The Comedy Vaults: BBC2's Hidden Treasure

as Self

Nature's Misfits

movie

Nature's Misfits

2014

Nature's Misfits

as Narrator

Alan Davies Après-Ski

tv

Alan Davies Après-Ski

2014

Alan Davies Après-Ski

Bill Bailey: Qualmpeddler

movie

Bill Bailey: Qualmpeddler

2013

Bill Bailey: Qualmpeddler

as Self

Julia Zemiro's Home Delivery

tv

Julia Zemiro's Home Delivery

2013

Julia Zemiro's Home Delivery

as Self

What a Load of Buzzcocks

tv

What a Load of Buzzcocks

2013

What a Load of Buzzcocks

as Self - Team Captain

Bill Bailey's Jungle Hero

tv

Bill Bailey's Jungle Hero

2013

Bill Bailey's Jungle Hero

as Himself - Presenter

8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown

tv

8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown

2013

8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown

as Self - Dictionary Corner

8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown

tv

8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown

2013

8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown

as Self

It's Kevin

tv

It's Kevin

2013

It's Kevin

as Various

The Last Leg

tv

The Last Leg

2013

The Last Leg

as Self

Gadget Man

tv

Gadget Man

2012

Gadget Man

Evidently... John Cooper Clarke

movie

Evidently... John Cooper Clarke

2012

Evidently... John Cooper Clarke

as Himself

Doctor Who: The Doctor, the Widow and the Wardrobe

movie

Doctor Who: The Doctor, the Widow and the Wardrobe

2011

Doctor Who: The Doctor, the Widow and the Wardrobe

as Droxil

Pythagasaurus

movie

Pythagasaurus

2011

Pythagasaurus

as Ig

Making Qi

movie

Making Qi

2011

Making Qi

as Self

Baboons with Bill Bailey

tv

Baboons with Bill Bailey

2011

Baboons with Bill Bailey

as Himself - Presenter

Chalet Girl

movie

Chalet Girl

2011

Chalet Girl

as Bill Matthews

Bill Bailey: Dandelion Mind

movie

Bill Bailey: Dandelion Mind

2010

Bill Bailey: Dandelion Mind

as Himself

Burke & Hare

movie

Burke & Hare

2010

Burke & Hare

as Angus

Nanny McPhee and the Big Bang

movie

Nanny McPhee and the Big Bang

2010

Nanny McPhee and the Big Bang

as Farmer MacReadie

Bill Bailey's Birdwatching Bonanza

tv

Bill Bailey's Birdwatching Bonanza

2010

Bill Bailey's Birdwatching Bonanza

as Presenter

Bill Bailey's Remarkable Guide to the Orchestra

movie

Bill Bailey's Remarkable Guide to the Orchestra

2009

Bill Bailey's Remarkable Guide to the Orchestra

as Himself

Live from Studio Five

tv

Live from Studio Five

2009

Live from Studio Five

as Self

Talkin' 'Bout Your Generation

tv

Talkin' 'Bout Your Generation

2009

Talkin' 'Bout Your Generation

We Are Most Amused

movie

We Are Most Amused

2008

We Are Most Amused

as Self

Bill Bailey: Tinselworm

movie

Bill Bailey: Tinselworm

2008

Bill Bailey: Tinselworm

as Himself

Blackadder's Most Cunning Moments

movie

Blackadder's Most Cunning Moments

2008

Blackadder's Most Cunning Moments

as Self

Blackadder Exclusive: The Whole Rotten Saga

movie

Blackadder Exclusive: The Whole Rotten Saga

2008

Blackadder Exclusive: The Whole Rotten Saga

as Self

More Dawn French's Boys Who Do: Comedy

tv

More Dawn French's Boys Who Do: Comedy

2007

More Dawn French's Boys Who Do: Comedy

The Graham Norton Show

tv

The Graham Norton Show

2007

The Graham Norton Show

as Self

Hot Fuzz

movie

Hot Fuzz

2007

Hot Fuzz

as Sergeant Turner

Skins

tv

Skins

2007

Skins

as Walter

CineRaya

tv

Wild Thing: I Love You

2006

Wild Thing: I Love You

as Presenter

Robins

tv

Robins

2006

Robins

as Self - Guest

The One Show

tv

The One Show

2006

The One Show

as Self - Guest

The One Show

tv

The One Show

2006

The One Show

as Self

TV Heaven, Telly Hell

tv

TV Heaven, Telly Hell

2006

TV Heaven, Telly Hell

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'

movie

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'

2005

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)

Final Chance to Save

tv

Final Chance to Save

2005

Final Chance to Save

as Himself

The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy

movie

The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy

2005

The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy

as The Whale (voice)

CineRaya

movie

Comic Aid

2005

Comic Aid

Spicks and Specks

tv

Spicks and Specks

2005

Spicks and Specks

The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson

tv

The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson

2005

The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson

as Self

Bill Bailey: Part Troll

movie

Bill Bailey: Part Troll

2004

Bill Bailey: Part Troll

as Himself

Spaced: Skip to the End

movie

Spaced: Skip to the End

2004

Spaced: Skip to the End

as Self

Hustle

tv

Hustle

2004

Hustle

as Cyclops

QI

tv

QI

2003

QI

as Self

QI

tv

QI

2003

QI

as Self - Panellist (archive footage)

15 Storeys High

tv

15 Storeys High

2002

15 Storeys High

as Mr. Pirbright

Wild West

tv

Wild West

2002

Wild West

as Doug

Top Gear

tv

Top Gear

2002

Top Gear

as Self

Ant & Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway

tv

Ant & Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway

2002

Ant & Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway

as Dr. Russ

Fifth Gear

tv

Fifth Gear

2002

Fifth Gear

as Self

Richard & Judy

tv

Richard & Judy

2001

Richard & Judy

as Self

Bill Bailey: Bewilderness

movie

Bill Bailey: Bewilderness

2001

Bill Bailey: Bewilderness

as Himself

Black Books

tv

Black Books

2000

Black Books

as Manny

CineRaya

tv

Head on Comedy

2000

Head on Comedy

Saving Grace

movie

Saving Grace

2000

Saving Grace

as Vince

Spaced

tv

Spaced

1999

Spaced

as Bilbo Bagshot

Is It Bill Bailey?

tv

Is It Bill Bailey?

1998

Is It Bill Bailey?

as Self / Various Roles

CineRaya

tv

Space Cadets

1997

Space Cadets

as Space Captain

Jonathan Creek

tv

Jonathan Creek

1997

Jonathan Creek

as Kennie Starkiss

CineRaya

movie

April Fool's Day

1997

April Fool's Day

as Sand Delivery Man

Midsomer Murders

tv

Midsomer Murders

1997

Midsomer Murders

as Darwin Chipping

Bill Bailey: Cosmic Jam

movie

Bill Bailey: Cosmic Jam

1997

Bill Bailey: Cosmic Jam

as Himself

Never Mind the Buzzcocks

tv

Never Mind the Buzzcocks

1996

Never Mind the Buzzcocks

as Self

Good News Week

tv

Good News Week

1996

Good News Week

as Self

Asylum

tv

Asylum

1996

Asylum

as Patient

Room 101

tv

Room 101

1994

Room 101

as Self

Late Night with Conan O'Brien

tv

Late Night with Conan O'Brien

1993

Late Night with Conan O'Brien

as Self - Comedy Guest

GMTV

tv

GMTV

1993

GMTV

as Self

CineRaya

tv

Blue Heaven

1992

Blue Heaven

as Boris

Have I Got News for You

tv

Have I Got News for You

1990

Have I Got News for You

as Self - Host

Have I Got News for You

tv

Have I Got News for You

1990

Have I Got News for You

as Self

This Morning

tv

This Morning

1988

This Morning

as Self

Natural World

tv

Natural World

1983

Natural World

as Narrator

Have I Got a Bit More News for You

tv

Have I Got a Bit More News for You

TBA

Have I Got a Bit More News for You

as Self - Presenter

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