
Bill Bailey
Known for Acting · 120 credits
- Born
- 1964-01-13 (age 62)
- Place of birth
- Bath, Somerset, England
- Also known as
- Mark Bailey
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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Known For
TV Shows (78)

Midsomer Murders
1997
as Darwin Chipping

The Graham Norton Show
2007
as Self

The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson
2005
as Self

Top Gear
2002
as Self

The One Show
2006
as Self - Guest

Have I Got News for You
1990
as Self - Host

Late Night with Conan O'Brien
1993
as Self - Comedy Guest

QI
2003
as Self / Self - Panellist (archive footage)

Skins
2007
as Walter

Natural World
1983
as Narrator

The Last Leg
2013
as Self

Never Mind the Buzzcocks
1996
as Self

Hustle
2004
as Cyclops

Have I Got a Bit More News for You
as Self - Presenter

Richard & Judy
2001
as Self

GMTV
1993
as Self

8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown
2013
as Self - Dictionary Corner

Ant & Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway
2002
as Dr. Russ

The Grand Tour
2016
as Self

Good News Week
1996
as Self

Jonathan Creek
1997
as Kennie Starkiss

Room 101
1994
as Self

My Life Is Murder
2019
as Enzo Pavone

Fifth Gear
2002
as Self

Spicks and Specks
2005

Michael McIntyre's The Wheel
2020
as Self - Expert

McDonald & Dodds
2020
as Paul Watt - Radio DJ (voice)

Black Books
2000
as Manny

Talkin' 'Bout Your Generation
2009

Michael McIntyre's Big Show
2016
as Self - Performer

Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled
2014
as Self

Celebrity Catchphrase
2018
as Self - Contestant

Spaced
1999
as Bilbo Bagshot

Celebrity Gogglebox
2019
as Self

The Cheap Seats
2021
as Self

Robins
2006
as Self - Guest

Between the Covers
2020
as Self

Gadget Man
2012

Rhod Gilbert's Growing Pains
2021
as Guest

Hypothetical
2019
as Self

Monty Python's Best Bits (Mostly)
2014
as Self

Wild West
2002
as Doug

Julia Zemiro's Home Delivery
2013
as Self

In the Long Run
2018
as Bagpipes

This Morning
1988
as Self

Asylum
1996
as Patient

Best & Bester
2022
as Grumpy Pants (Voice)

15 Storeys High
2002
as Mr. Pirbright

It's Kevin
2013
as Various
Space Cadets
1997
as Space Captain

This Is My House
2021
as Self

Take 5 with Zan Rowe
2022
as Self - Guest

Walks with My Dog
2017
as Self

Patriot Brains
2021
as Host
Funny Valentines
2015
as William/Craig/Bill

Bill Bailey's Master Crafters
2022
as Self - Presenter
Blue Heaven
1992
as Boris

LEGO Masters
2017
as Guest Judge

Perfect Pub Walks
2024
as Himself

Is It Bill Bailey?
1998
as Self / Various Roles
Movies (42)

Hot Fuzz
2007
as Sergeant Turner

The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
2005
as The Whale (voice)

Nanny McPhee and the Big Bang
2010
as Farmer MacReadie

Chalet Girl
2011
as Bill Matthews

Burke & Hare
2010
as Angus

Saving Grace
2000
as Vince

Man and Witch: The Dance of a Thousand Steps
2024
as The Donkey (voice)

Blackadder Exclusive: The Whole Rotten Saga
2008
as Self

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'
2005
as Self (uncredited)
Comic Aid
2005

Doctor Who: The Doctor, the Widow and the Wardrobe
2011
as Droxil

We Are Most Amused and Amazed
2018
as Self

Blackadder's Most Cunning Moments
2008
as Self

50 Years of BBC Two Comedy
2014
as Self

Roald & Beatrix: The Tail of the Curious Mouse
2020
as Bona Fide Gent

The Fringe, Fame and Me
2022
as Self

Spaced: Skip to the End
2004
as Self
The Comedy Vaults: BBC2's Hidden Treasure
2014
as Self

The Smeds and the Smoos
2023
as Grandfather Smed (voice)

We Are Most Amused
2008
as Self

Worzel Gummidge: Calliope Jane
2021
as Mr Peregrine
How To Make It In Comedy
2024
April Fool's Day
1997
as Sand Delivery Man

Bill Bailey's Remarkable Guide to the Orchestra
2009
as Himself

Evidently... John Cooper Clarke
2012
as Himself

Pythagasaurus
2011
as Ig

Making Qi
2011
as Self

Michael McIntyre's Easter Night at the Coliseum
2015
as Self

Christmas Comedy Club with Lost Voice Guy
2021
as Self

Bill Bailey: Limboland
2018
as Self

Bill Bailey: Part Troll
2004
as Himself

Bill Bailey: Tinselworm
2008
as Himself
Nature's Perfect Partners
2016
as Narrator

Bill Bailey: Dandelion Mind
2010
as Himself

Nature's Misfits
2014
as Narrator

Bill Bailey: Cosmic Jam
1997
as Himself

Bill Bailey: Bewilderness
2001
as Himself

Bill Bailey: Qualmpeddler
2013
as Self

Bill Bailey: Larks in Transit
2021
as Self

Bill Bailey: Thoughtifier
2026
as Self

Big Butts Like It Big: Brunette Edition
2014

Sloppy Massage Sluts 2: Anal Edition
2017
About Bill Bailey
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 Wikipe… With 120 credits spanning from 1983 to 2026, Bill Bailey has appeared in 42 films and 78 TV shows.
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Most Popular Bill Bailey Movies
- Hot Fuzz (2007) — as Sergeant Turner
- The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (2005) — as The Whale (voice)
- Nanny McPhee and the Big Bang (2010) — as Farmer MacReadie
- Chalet Girl (2011) — as Bill Matthews
- Burke & Hare (2010) — as Angus
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