8.1
Movie
Acting
Philip Bailey
- Born
- (age 75)
- Birthplace
- Denver, Colorado, USA
- Credits
- 27 titles
Biography
Philip James Bailey (born May 8, 1951) is an American singer, songwriter and percussionist, best known as an early member and one of the two lead singers (along with group founder Maurice White) of the band Earth, Wind & Fire. Noted for his four-octave vocal range and distinctive falsetto register, he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2000 and the Vocal Group Hall of Fame as a member of Earth, Wind & Fire. He was also inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame for his work with the band.
Earth, Wind, & Fire were awarded a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for Recording at 7080 Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood, California.
Signature work
Known For
8.1
Movie
5.3
TV
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
5.5
TV
The Ellen DeGeneres Show
7.0
TV
Matlock
5.1
Movie
Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song
4.4
Movie
Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band
6.7
Movie
K-Pops!
4.1
TV
Mr. Robinson
6.3
Movie
Earth, Wind & Fire: Live at Montreux
8.4
Movie
FireAid Benefit Concert
6.9
Movie
Chicago and Earth, Wind & Fire - Live at the Greek Theatre
7.0
Movie
Earth, Wind & Fire in Concert
8.0
Movie
An Evening of Fourplay
10.0
TV
VERZUZ
4.0
Movie
The Sensational Shocking Wonderful Wacky 70's
Acting credits 26
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Earth, Wind & Fire (To Be Celestial vs. That's the Weight of the World) Film | Self |
| 2026 | K-Pops! Film | Earth, Wind & Fire |
| 2025 | A Grammy Salute to Earth, Wind & Fire Live: The 21st Night of September Film | Self |
| 2025 | FireAid Benefit Concert Film | Self (Earth, Wind & Fire) |
| 2020 | The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2020 Inductions Film | Self |
| 2020 | VERZUZ TV | Self [Earth, Wind & Fire] (1 ep) |
| 2015 | Mr. Robinson TV | Philip Bailey (1 ep) |
| 2014 | The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon TV | Self (1 ep) |
| 2006 | Phil Collins - Best Video Collection 1981-2004 Film | self |
| 2005 | Chicago and Earth, Wind & Fire - Live at the Greek Theatre Film | |
| 2004 | Earth, Wind & Fire Film | Himself |
| 2003 | The Ellen DeGeneres Show TV | Self - Musical Guest (1 ep) |
| 2003 | Jimmy Kimmel Live! TV | Self - Musical Guest (1 ep) |
| 2002 | CMT Crossroads TV | Self (2 ep) |
| 2001 | Earth Wind & Fire: Shining Stars Film | self |
| 1997 | Earth, Wind & Fire: Live at Montreux Film | lead vocals, percussion |
| 1995 | MADtv TV | Self (1 ep) |
| 1993 | An Evening of Fourplay Film | Himself - Vocals |
| 1987 | Full Metal Jacket Film | Parris Island Recruit and Vietnam Platoon |
| 1986 | Matlock TV | Bobby Thomas (1 ep) |
| 1982 | Earth, Wind & Fire in Concert Film | Vocals |
| 1980 | The Sensational Shocking Wonderful Wacky 70's Film | Self - Earth, Wind & Fire |
| 1978 | Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band Film | Earth, Wind & Fire |
| 1975 | That's the Way of the World Film | Band Member (uncredited) |
| 1968 | Star! Film | Singing Soldier (uncredited) |
| 1959 | The Grammys TV | Self (1 ep) |
Crew credits 1
| Year | Title | Job |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song Film | Orchestrator |