7.6
Movie
Acting
Bill Bailey
- Born
- (age 62)
- Birthplace
- Bath, Somerset, England
- Credits
- 129 titles
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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Signature work
Known For
7.6
Movie
6.7
Movie
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
6.3
Movie
Nanny McPhee and the Big Bang
8.1
TV
Skins
6.4
Movie
Chalet Girl
8.1
TV
Black Books
6.1
Movie
Burke & Hare
7.9
TV
Spaced
6.5
Movie
Saving Grace
7.5
TV
Midsomer Murders
7.7
TV
Hustle
7.3
TV
Late Night with Conan O'Brien
7.0
Movie
Doctor Who: The Doctor, the Widow and the Wardrobe
6.7
TV
Ride or Die
7.4
TV
8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown
7.1
TV
Have I Got News for You
7.6
TV
Jonathan Creek
7.2
TV
My Life Is Murder
Acting credits 127
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| TBA | Have I Got a Bit More News for You TV | Self - Presenter (7 ep) |
| TBA | Ingenious TV | Self - Host (4 ep) |
| 2026 | The Reluctant Vampire TV | Guy the Gargoyle (6 ep) |
| 2026 | Ride or Die TV | Elijah (3 ep) |
| 2026 | Bill Bailey: Thoughtifier Film | Self |
| 2025 | Bill Bailey’s Vietnam TV | Self - Host (6 ep) |
| 2024 | Man and Witch: The Dance of a Thousand Steps Film | The Donkey (voice) |
| 2024 | Perfect Pub Walks TV | Self - Presenter (4 ep) |
| 2024 | Bring the Drama TV | Self - Presenter (6 ep) |
| 2023 | Bill Bailey's Australian Adventure TV | Self - Presenter (4 ep) |
| 2023 | The Smeds and the Smoos Film | Grandfather Smed (voice) |
| 2022 | Take 5 with Zan Rowe TV | Self - Guest (1 ep) |
| 2022 | The Fringe, Fame and Me Film | Self |
| 2022 | Best & Bester TV | Grumpy Pants (Voice) (52 ep) |
| 2022 | Bill Bailey's Master Crafters TV | Self - Presenter (8 ep) |
| 2022 | The John Bishop Show TV | Self (1 ep) |
| 2022 | Extraordinary Portraits TV | Self - Presenter / Narrator (18 ep) |
| 2021 | Worzel Gummidge: Calliope Jane Film | Mr Peregrine |
| 2021 | Christmas Comedy Club with Lost Voice Guy Film | Self |
| 2021 | Bill Bailey: Larks in Transit Film | Self |
| 2021 | Paul O'Grady's Saturday Night Line Up TV | Self - Guest (1 ep) |
| 2021 | The Cheap Seats TV | Self (1 ep) |
| 2021 | Patriot Brains TV | Host (10 ep) |
| 2021 | This Is My House TV | Self (6 ep) |
| 2021 | Rhod Gilbert's Growing Pains TV | Guest (1 ep) |
| 2020 | Roald & Beatrix: The Tail of the Curious Mouse Film | Bona Fide Gent |
| 2020 | Michael McIntyre's The Wheel TV | Self - Expert (3 ep) |
| 2020 | Between the Covers TV | Self (1 ep) |
| 2020 | McDonald & Dodds TV | Paul Watt - Radio DJ (voice) (1 ep) |
| 2019 | My Life Is Murder TV | Enzo Pavone (1 ep) |
| 2019 | Celebrity Gogglebox TV | Self (1 ep) |
| 2019 | Hypothetical TV | Self (1 ep) |
| 2018 | Bill Bailey: Limboland Film | Self |
| 2018 | We Are Most Amused and Amazed Film | Self |
| 2018 | Celebrity Catchphrase TV | Self - Contestant (1 ep) |
| 2018 | In the Long Run TV | Bagpipes (19 ep) |
| 2017 | LEGO Masters TV | Guest Judge (1 ep) |
| 2017 | Sloppy Massage Sluts 2: Anal Edition Film | |
| 2017 | Walks with My Dog TV | Self (4 ep) |
| 2016 | The Grand Tour TV | Self (1 ep) |
| 2016 | Nature's Perfect Partners Film | Narrator |
| 2016 | Michael McIntyre's Big Show TV | Self - Performer (1 ep) |
| 2015 | Michael McIntyre's Easter Night at the Coliseum Film | Self |
| 2015 | Funny Valentines TV | William/Craig/Bill (1 ep) |
| 2014 | Big Butts Like It Big: Brunette Edition Film | |
| 2014 | Monty Python's Best Bits (Mostly) TV | Self (1 ep) |
| 2014 | Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled TV | Self (3 ep) |
| 2014 | 50 Years of BBC Two Comedy Film | Self |
| 2014 | The Comedy Vaults: BBC2's Hidden Treasure Film | Self |
| 2014 | Nature's Misfits Film | Narrator |
| 2014 | Alan Davies Après-Ski TV | (1 ep) |
| 2013 | Bill Bailey: Qualmpeddler Film | Self |
| 2013 | Have You Been Paying Attention? TV | Self - Panellist (1 ep) |
| 2013 | Julia Zemiro's Home Delivery TV | Self (1 ep) |
| 2013 | What a Load of Buzzcocks TV | Self - Team Captain (8 ep) |
| 2013 | Bill Bailey's Jungle Hero TV | Himself - Presenter (2 ep) |
| 2013 | 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown TV | Self - Dictionary Corner (2 ep) |
| 2013 | It's Kevin TV | Various (1 ep) |
| 2013 | The Last Leg TV | Self (3 ep) |
| 2012 | Gadget Man TV | (1 ep) |
Crew credits 18
| Year | Title | Job |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Bill Bailey: Thoughtifier Film | Writer |
| 2025 | Bill Bailey’s Vietnam TV | Writer (6 ep) |
| 2024 | Inside the Hilton: Park Lane TV | Producer (4 ep) |
| 2022 | Bill Bailey's Master Crafters TV | Presenter (3 ep) |
| 2021 | Deadliest Mums & Dads TV | Creator |
| 2021 | Bill Bailey: Larks in Transit Film | Writer |
| 2018 | Bill Bailey: Limboland Film | Writer |
| 2015 | Funny Valentines TV | Director, Writer (1 ep) |
| 2013 | Bill Bailey: Qualmpeddler Film | Writer |
| 2010 | Little Crackers TV | Writer, Director (1 ep) |
| 2010 | Bill Bailey: Dandelion Mind Film | Writer |
| 2009 | Bill Bailey's Remarkable Guide to the Orchestra Film | Writer, Executive Producer |
| 2008 | Bill Bailey: Tinselworm Film | Writer |
| 2004 | Bill Bailey: Part Troll Film | Writer |
| 2001 | Bill Bailey: Bewilderness Film | Writer |
| 1998 | Is It Bill Bailey? TV | Music, Writer (6 ep) |
| 1997 | Bill Bailey: Cosmic Jam Film | Writer |
| 1996 | Asylum TV | Writer (1 ep) |