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Bill Bailey

Bill Bailey

Actor · Born January 13, 1964 · Bath, Somerset, England

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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. Description above from the Wikipedia article Bill Bailey, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia

Acted in 43

2020s

  1. 2026

    The Reluctant Vampire

    Guy the Gargoyle · 6 episodes

  2. Ride or Die

    Elijah · 3 episodes

  3. 2024

    Man and Witch: The Dance of a Thousand Steps

    The Donkey (voice)

  4. 2023

    The Smeds and the Smoos

    Grandfather Smed (voice)

  5. 2022

    Best & Bester

    Grumpy Pants (Voice) · 52 episodes

  6. 2021

    Worzel Gummidge: Calliope Jane

    Mr Peregrine

  7. Rhod Gilbert's Growing Pains

    Guest · 1 episode

  8. 2020

    Roald & Beatrix: The Tail of the Curious Mouse

    Bona Fide Gent

  9. McDonald & Dodds

    Paul Watt - Radio DJ (voice) · 1 episode

    76

2010s

  1. 2019

    My Life Is Murder

    Enzo Pavone · 1 episode

    74
  2. 2018

    In the Long Run

    Bagpipes · 19 episodes

    74
  3. 2017

    LEGO Masters

    Guest Judge · 1 episode

  4. Sloppy Massage Sluts 2: Anal Edition

    Movie

  5. 2014

    Big Butts Like It Big: Brunette Edition

    Movie

  6. Alan Davies Après-Ski

    TV

  7. 2013

    It's Kevin

    Various · 1 episode

  8. 2012

    Gadget Man

    TV · 4 Seasons · Documentary

    73
  9. 2011

    Doctor Who: The Doctor, the Widow and the Wardrobe

    Droxil

  10. Pythagasaurus

    Ig

  11. Chalet Girl

    Bill Matthews

    61
  12. 2010

    Little Crackers

    Bill · 1 episode

  13. Burke & Hare

    Angus

    52

  14. Nanny McPhee and the Big Bang

    Farmer Macreadie

    63

  15. Bill Bailey's Birdwatching Bonanza

    Presenter · 6 episodes

2000s

  1. 2009

    Talkin' 'Bout Your Generation

    TV · 7 Seasons · Comedy · Reality TV

  2. 2007

    Hot Fuzz

    Sergeant Turner

    81

  3. Skins

    Walter · 2 episodes

    82
  4. 2006

    TV Heaven, Telly Hell

    TV

  5. 2005

    The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy

    The Whale (voice)

    65
  6. 2004

    Black Dolls

    Manny Bianco (Voice)

  7. Hustle

    Cyclops · 3 episodes

    81
  8. 2002

    15 Storeys High

    Mr. Pirbright · 1 episode

  9. Wild West

    Doug · 8 episodes

  10. Ant & Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway

    Dr. Russ · 1 episode

    61
  11. 2001

    Double Income, No Kids Yet

    Nigel · 6 episodes

  12. 2000

    Black Books

    Manny · 18 episodes

    83

  13. Saving Grace

    Vince

    66

1990s

  1. 1999

    Spaced

    Bilbo Bagshot · 3 episodes

    83
  2. 1997

    Jonathan Creek

    Kennie Starkiss · 1 episode

    80

  3. Midsomer Murders

    Darwin Chipping · 1 episode

    78
  4. 1996

    Asylum

    Patient · 1 episode

  5. 1994

    The Day Today

    Judge · 1 episode

  6. 1992

    Blue Heaven

    Boris · 1 episode

Wrote 14

2020s

  1. 2026

    Bill Bailey: Thoughtifier

    Writer

  2. 2025

    Bill Bailey’s Vietnam

    Writer

  3. 2021

    Bill Bailey: Larks in Transit

    Writer

2010s

  1. 2018

    Bill Bailey: Limboland

    Writer

  2. 2013

    Bill Bailey: Qualmpeddler

    Writer

  3. 2010

    Little Crackers

    Writer

  4. Bill Bailey: Dandelion Mind

    Writer

2000s

  1. 2009

    Bill Bailey's Remarkable Guide to the Orchestra

    Writer

  2. 2008

    Bill Bailey: Tinselworm

    Writer

  3. 2004

    Bill Bailey: Part Troll

    Writer

  4. 2001

    Bill Bailey: Bewilderness

    Writer

1990s

  1. 1998

    Is It Bill Bailey?

    Writer

  2. 1997

    Bill Bailey: Cosmic Jam

    Writer

  3. 1996

    Asylum

    Writer

Produced 2

2000s

  1. 2009

    Bill Bailey's Remarkable Guide to the Orchestra

    Executive Producer

Created 2

2020s

  1. 2026

    Bill Bailey's Korea

    Creator

  2. 2021

    Deadliest Mums & Dads

    Creator

Sound 1

1990s

  1. 1998

    Is It Bill Bailey?

    Music

Other crew 1

2020s

  1. 2022

    Bill Bailey's Master Crafters

    Presenter

Directed 1

Appearances76

2020s

  1. 2026

    Bill Bailey's Korea

    Self / Host · 6 episodes

  2. Bill Bailey: Thoughtifier

    Self

  3. 2025

    Bill Bailey’s Vietnam

    Self - Host · 6 episodes

  4. 2024

    Perfect Pub Walks

    Self - Presenter · 4 episodes

  5. Bring the Drama

    Self - Presenter · 6 episodes

  6. 2023

    Bill Bailey's Australian Adventure

    Self - Presenter · 4 episodes

  7. 2022

    Take 5 with Zan Rowe

    Self - Guest · 1 episode

  8. The Fringe, Fame and Me

    Self

  9. Bill Bailey's Master Crafters

    Self - Presenter · 8 episodes

  10. The John Bishop Show

    Self · 1 episode

  11. Extraordinary Portraits

    Self - Presenter / Narrator · 18 episodes

  12. 2021

    Christmas Comedy Club with Lost Voice Guy

    Self

  13. Bill Bailey: Larks in Transit

    Self

  14. Paul O'Grady's Saturday Night Line Up

    Self - Guest · 1 episode

  15. The Cheap Seats

    Self · 1 episode

  16. Patriot Brains

    Host · 10 episodes

  17. This Is My House

    Self · 6 episodes

  18. 2020

    Michael McIntyre's The Wheel

    Self - Expert · 3 episodes

  19. Between the Covers

    Self · 1 episode

2010s

  1. 2019

    Celebrity Gogglebox

    Self · 1 episode

    66

  2. Hypothetical

    Self · 1 episode

  3. 2018

    Bill Bailey: Limboland

    Self

  4. We Are Most Amused and Amazed

    Self

  5. Celebrity Catchphrase

    Self - Contestant · 1 episode

  6. 2017

    Walks with My Dog

    Self · 4 episodes

  7. 2016

    The Grand Tour

    Self · 1 episode

    85

  8. Michael McIntyre's Big Show

    Self - Performer · 1 episode

    70
  9. 2015

    Michael McIntyre's Easter Night at the Coliseum

    Self

  10. 2014

    Monty Python's Best Bits (Mostly)

    Self · 1 episode

  11. Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled

    Self · 3 episodes

    74

  12. 50 Years of BBC Two Comedy

    Self

  13. Nature's Misfits

    Narrator

  14. 2013

    Bill Bailey: Qualmpeddler

    Self

  15. Have You Been Paying Attention?

    Self - Panellist · 1 episode

    80

  16. Julia Zemiro's Home Delivery

    Self · 1 episode

  17. What a Load of Buzzcocks

    Self - Team Captain · 8 episodes

  18. Bill Bailey's Jungle Hero

    Himself - Presenter · 2 episodes

  19. 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown

    Self - Dictionary Corner, Self · 2 episodes

    80

  20. The Last Leg

    Self · 3 episodes

    67
  21. 2012

    Evidently... John Cooper Clarke

    Himself

  22. 2011

    Making Qi

    Self

  23. Baboons with Bill Bailey

    Himself - Presenter · 8 episodes

  24. 2010

    Bill Bailey: Dandelion Mind

    Himself

2000s

  1. 2009

    Bill Bailey's Remarkable Guide to the Orchestra

    Himself

  2. Live from Studio Five

    Self · 1 episode

  3. 2008

    We Are Most Amused

    Self

  4. Bill Bailey: Tinselworm

    Himself

  5. Blackadder's Most Cunning Moments

    Self

  6. Blackadder Exclusive: The Whole Rotten Saga

    Self

  7. 2007

    Dawn French's Boys Who Do Comedy

    Self · 3 episodes

  8. More Dawn French's Boys Who Do: Comedy

    Self · 1 episode

  9. The Graham Norton Show

    Self · 11 episodes

    81
  10. 2006

    Robins

    Self - Guest · 1 episode

  11. The One Show

    Self - Guest, Self · 2 episodes

    38
  12. 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'

    Self (uncredited)

  13. Final Chance to Save

    Himself · 1 episode

  14. Spicks and Specks

    Self · 1 episode

    78

  15. The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson

    Self · 1 episode

    80
  16. 2004

    Bill Bailey: Part Troll

    Himself

  17. Spaced: Skip to the End

    Self

  18. 2003

    QI

    Self, Self - Panellist (archive footage) · 48 episodes

    84
  19. 2002

    Top Gear

    Self · 2 episodes

    84

  20. Fifth Gear

    Self · 1 episode

    63
  21. 2001

    Richard & Judy

    Self · 1 episode

    41

  22. Bill Bailey: Bewilderness

    Himself

1980s

  1. 1988

    This Morning

    Self · 1 episode

  2. 1983

    Natural World

    Narrator · 2 episodes

    83