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Bill Bailey
Bill Bailey is best known for Skins, Top Gear, The Grand Tour and Black Books. Bill Bailey was born on January 13, 1964. Bill Bailey is 62 years old (born January 13, 1964).
- Born
- January 13, 1964 (62 years old)
- Place of birth
- Bath, Somerset, England
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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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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Known for
Filmography
- —Have I Got a Bit More News for YouSelf - Presenter
- —IngeniousSelf - Host
- 2026Ride or DieElijah
- 2026The Reluctant VampireGuy the Gargoyle
- 2026Bill Bailey's KoreaSelf / Host
- 2025Bill Bailey’s VietnamSelf - Host
- 2024Perfect Pub WalksSelf - Presenter
- 2024Bring the DramaSelf - Presenter
- 2024Inside the Hilton: Park LaneProducer
- 2023Bill Bailey's Australian AdventureSelf - Presenter
- 2022Bill Bailey's Master CraftersSelf - Presenter
- 2022The John Bishop ShowSelf
- 2022Take 5 with Zan RoweSelf - Guest
- 2022Best & BesterGrumpy Pants (Voice)
- 2022Extraordinary PortraitsSelf - Presenter / Narrator
- 2021This Is My HouseSelf
- 2021Patriot BrainsHost
- 2021Rhod Gilbert's Growing PainsGuest
- 2021The Cheap SeatsSelf
- 2021Paul O'Grady's Saturday Night Line UpSelf - Guest
- 2021Deadliest Mums & DadsCreator
- 2020Michael McIntyre's The WheelSelf - Expert
- 2020Between the CoversSelf
- 2020McDonald & DoddsPaul Watt - Radio DJ (voice)
- 2019My Life Is MurderEnzo Pavone
- 2019HypotheticalSelf
- 2019Celebrity GoggleboxSelf
- 2018In the Long RunBagpipes
- 2018Celebrity CatchphraseSelf - Contestant
- 2017LEGO MastersGuest Judge
- 2017Walks with My DogSelf
- 2016The Grand TourSelf
- 2016Michael McIntyre's Big ShowSelf - Performer
- 2015Funny ValentinesWilliam/Craig/Bill
- 2014Alan Davies: As Yet UntitledSelf
- 2014Monty Python's Best Bits (Mostly)Self
- 2014Alan Davies Après-Ski
- 20138 Out of 10 Cats Does CountdownSelf - Dictionary Corner
- 2013What a Load of BuzzcocksSelf - Team Captain
- 2013Julia Zemiro's Home DeliverySelf
- 2013Bill Bailey's Jungle HeroHimself - Presenter
- 2013The Last LegSelf
- 2013It's KevinVarious
- 2013Have You Been Paying Attention?Self - Panellist
- 2012Gadget Man
- 2011Baboons with Bill BaileyHimself - Presenter
- 2010Bill Bailey's Birdwatching BonanzaPresenter
- 2010Little CrackersBill
- 2009Talkin' 'Bout Your Generation
- 2009Live from Studio FiveSelf
- 2007SkinsWalter
- 2007More Dawn French's Boys Who Do: Comedy
- 2007The Graham Norton ShowSelf
- 2006TV Heaven, Telly Hell
- 2006The One ShowSelf - Guest
- 2006RobinsSelf - Guest
- 2006Wild Thing: I Love YouPresenter
- 2005Spicks and SpecksSelf
- 2005The Late Late Show with Craig FergusonSelf
- 2005Final Chance to SaveHimself
- 2004HustleCyclops
- 2003QISelf
- 2002Top GearSelf
- 2002Fifth GearSelf
- 2002Ant & Dec's Saturday Night TakeawayDr. Russ
- 2002Wild WestDoug
- 200215 Storeys HighMr. Pirbright
- 2001Richard & JudySelf
- 2001Double Income, No Kids YetNigel
- 2000Head on Comedy
- 2000Black BooksManny
- 1999SpacedBilbo Bagshot
- 1998Is It Bill Bailey?Self / Various Roles
- 1997Jonathan CreekKennie Starkiss
- 1997Space CadetsSpace Captain
- 1997Midsomer MurdersDarwin Chipping
- 1996Never Mind the BuzzcocksSelf
- 1996AsylumPatient
- 1996Good News WeekSelf
- 1994Room 101Self
- 1994The Day TodayJudge
- 1993Late Night with Conan O'BrienSelf - Comedy Guest
- 1993GMTVSelf
- 1992Blue HeavenBoris
- 1990Have I Got News for YouSelf - Host
- 1988This MorningSelf
- 1983Natural WorldNarrator
Frequently asked questions
What movies and shows has Bill Bailey been in?
Bill Bailey is best known for Skins, Top Gear, The Grand Tour and Black Books.
When was Bill Bailey born?
Bill Bailey was born on January 13, 1964. (Bath, Somerset, England)
How old is Bill Bailey?
Bill Bailey is 62 years old (born January 13, 1964).
Updated: October 27, 2026 ·