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Bill Bailey(I)

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  • Writer
  • Composer
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Bill Bailey at an event for Chalet Girl (2011)
Four people walk into a home and say, "This Is MY House". The catch, only one of them is telling the truth.
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This Is MY House (2021– )
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Bill Bailey is known for his sharp wit and classic sense of humor. he is most famous for being in Never Mind The Buzzcocks, celebrity game-show in which he is a team captain. Bill is a stand up comedian, and has also starred in cult comedies such as Spaced and of course Black Books. He was given the award for the "best stand-up" at the British comedy awards.
BornJanuary 13, 1965
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Bill Bailey in Nanny McPhee Returns (2010)
Bill Bailey in Black Books (2000)
Bill Bailey, Tamsin Greig, and Dylan Moran in Black Books (2000)
Bill Bailey and Dylan Moran in Black Books (2000)
Bill Bailey in Black Books (2000)
Bill Bailey in Black Books (2000)
Bill Bailey and Dylan Moran in Black Books (2000)
Bill Bailey and Dylan Moran in Black Books (2000)
Bill Bailey and Tamsin Greig in Black Books (2000)
Bill Bailey, Tamsin Greig, and Dylan Moran in Black Books (2000)
Bill Bailey in Nanny McPhee Returns (2010)
Bill Bailey and Rhys Ifans in Nanny McPhee Returns (2010)

Known for

Nick Frost and Simon Pegg in Hot Fuzz (2007)
Hot Fuzz
7.8
  • Sergeant Turner
  • 2007
Alan Rickman, Warwick Davis, and Martin Freeman in The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (2005)
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
6.7
  • The Whale(voice)
  • 2005
Bill Bailey, Tamsin Greig, and Dylan Moran in Black Books (2000)
Black Books
8.5
TV Series
  • Manny
Felicity Jones and Ed Westwick in Chalet Girl (2011)
Chalet Girl
6.2
  • Bill Matthews
  • 2011

Credits

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Actor

  • Dragonkeeper
    • Wang Chao
    • In Production
    • 2023
  • Man & Witch
    • Donkey (voice)
    • Post-production
  • The Smeds and the Smoos (2022)
    The Smeds and the Smoos
    • Grandfather Smed (voice)
    • TV Movie
    • 2022
  • Best & Bester (2022)
    Best & Bester
    • Grumpy Pants (2022)
    • TV Series
    • 2022
  • Mackenzie Crook, Thierry Wickens, and India Brown in Worzel Gummidge (2019)
    Worzel Gummidge
    • Mr. Peregrine
    • TV Series
    • 2021
  • Double Trouble
    • Dr. Russ
    • TV Movie
    • 2021
  • My Life Is Murder (2019)
    My Life Is Murder
    • Enzo Pavone
    • TV Series
    • 2021
  • The Jungle Book: The Mowgli Stories (2021)
    The Jungle Book: The Mowgli Stories
    • Podcast Series
    • 2021
  • Declan Donnelly and Anthony McPartlin in Ant & Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway (2002)
    Ant & Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway
    • Dr. Russ
    • TV Series
    • 2021
  • Dawn French and Harry Tayler in Roald & Beatrix: The Tail of the Curious Mouse (2020)
    Roald & Beatrix: The Tail of the Curious Mouse
    • Bona Fide Gent
    • TV Movie
    • 2020
  • In the Long Run (2017)
    In the Long Run
    • Bagpipes
    • TV Series
    • 2017–2020
  • Ben Bailey Smith and Khalil Madovi in 4 O'Clock Club (2012)
    4 O'Clock Club
    • Father Christmas
    • TV Series
    • 2018
  • Neil Dudgeon and John Nettles in Midsomer Murders (1997)
    Midsomer Murders
    • Darwin Chipping
    • TV Series
    • 2018
  • The Big Bad Fox and Other Tales (2017)
    The Big Bad Fox and Other Tales
    • Duck (English version, voice)
    • 2017
  • Bibi Vs. Selena
    • 2016
  • Catherine Tate in Michael McIntyre's Easter Night at the Coliseum (2015)
    Michael McIntyre's Easter Night at the Coliseum
    • Guest
    • 2015
  • Love Song
    • William
    • Craig
    • Bill
    • Short
    • 2015

Writer

  • Bill Bailey: Larks in Transit (2021)
    Bill Bailey: Larks in Transit
    • Writer
    • TV Special
    • 2021
  • Bill Bailey in Bill Bailey: Limboland (2018)
    Bill Bailey: Limboland
    • Writer
    • Video
    • 2018
  • In the Long Run (2017)
    In the Long Run
    • additional material
    • TV Series
    • 2018
  • Love Song
    • writer
    • Short
    • 2015
  • Romesh Ranganathan in Funny Valentines (2015)
    Funny Valentines
    • Writer
    • TV Mini Series
    • 2015
  • Bill Bailey: Qualmpeddler (2013)
    Bill Bailey: Qualmpeddler
    • Writer
    • Video
    • 2013
  • Bill Bailey's Jungle Hero (2013)
    Bill Bailey's Jungle Hero
    • written by
    • TV Mini Series
    • 2013
  • Comic's Choice
    • Writer
    • TV Series
    • 2011
  • Little Crackers (2010)
    Little Crackers
    • written by
    • TV Series
    • 2010
  • Bill Bailey in Bill Bailey: Dandelion Mind (2010)
    Bill Bailey: Dandelion Mind
    • Writer
    • TV Special
    • 2010
  • Bill Bailey in Bill Bailey's Remarkable Guide to the Orchestra (2009)
    Bill Bailey's Remarkable Guide to the Orchestra
    • written by
    • TV Special
    • 2009
  • Bill Bailey in Bill Bailey: Tinselworm (2008)
    Bill Bailey: Tinselworm
    • written by
    • Video
    • 2008
  • Bill Bailey in Bill Bailey: Part Troll (2004)
    Bill Bailey: Part Troll
    • Writer
    • Video
    • 2004
  • Sean Lock in 15 Storeys High (2002)
    15 Storeys High
    • additional material
    • TV Series
    • 2004
  • Bill Bailey: Bewilderness (2001)
    Bill Bailey: Bewilderness
    • Writer
    • Video
    • 2001

Composer

  • Bill Bailey: Larks in Transit (2021)
    Bill Bailey: Larks in Transit
    • Composer
    • TV Special
    • 2021
  • Comic's Choice
    • Composer (opening titles theme)
    • TV Series
    • 2011
  • Bill Bailey in Bill Bailey: Tinselworm (2008)
    Bill Bailey: Tinselworm
    • Composer
    • Video
    • 2008
  • Bill Bailey in Bill Bailey: Part Troll (2004)
    Bill Bailey: Part Troll
    • Composer
    • Video
    • 2004
  • Bill Bailey: Bewilderness (2001)
    Bill Bailey: Bewilderness
    • Composer
    • Video
    • 2001
  • Bill Bailey in Is It Bill Bailey? (1998)
    Is It Bill Bailey?
    • Composer
    • TV Mini Series
    • 1998
  • Bill Bailey in Bill Bailey: Bill Bailey Live (1997)
    Bill Bailey: Bill Bailey Live
    • Composer
    • TV Special
    • 1997

Videos10

"Mrs. Docherty's Shop" from Nanny McPhee and the Big Bang
Clip 0:55
"Mrs. Docherty's Shop" from Nanny McPhee and the Big Bang
"Nanny Teaches the Kids a Lesson" from Nanny McPhee and the Big Bang
Clip 1:26
"Nanny Teaches the Kids a Lesson" from Nanny McPhee and the Big Bang
"Synchronized Swimming" from Nanny McPhee and the Big Bang
Clip 1:02
"Synchronized Swimming" from Nanny McPhee and the Big Bang
Season 2 Trailer
Trailer 0:26
Season 2 Trailer
Burke and Hare: Trailer #2
Trailer 2:26
Burke and Hare: Trailer #2
Chalet Girl
Trailer 1:57
Chalet Girl
Burke & Hare
Trailer 2:15
Burke & Hare
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
Trailer 1:19
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
In The Long Run
Trailer 0:31
In The Long Run
Black Books (German Trailer)
Trailer 1:37
Black Books (German Trailer)

Personal details

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  • Height
    • 5′ 7½″ (1.72 m)
  • Born
    • January 13, 1965
    • Bath, Somerset, England, UK
  • Spouse
    • Kristin Bailey1998 - present (1 child)
  • Publicity listings
    • 3 Interviews
    • 2 Articles
    • 1 Magazine Cover Photo

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    Accomplished musician - able to play piano, guitar, keyboards, and more.
  • Quotes
    I saw Motörhead in New York earlier this year and they were great - Lemmy's just so fantastically pissed off all the time.
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      Long hair and Beard
  • Nickname
    • Bilbo

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