Bill Bailey

Bill Bailey

Bill Bailey (born Mark Bailey January 13, 1964, Bath, Somerset) 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 Wikipedia article Bill Bailey, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia

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Known For

The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson

The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson

2005 • as Self

Late Night with Conan O'Brien

Late Night with Conan O'Brien

1993 • as Self - Comedy Guest

Doctor Who

Doctor Who

2005 • as Droxil

Have I Got News for You

Have I Got News for You

1990 • as Self - Guest Host

Have I Got News for You

Have I Got News for You

1990 • as Self – Host

Have I Got News for You

Have I Got News for You

1990 • as Self - Host

Filmography

2024

Man and Witch: The Dance of a Thousand Steps
Man and Witch: The Dance of a Thousand Steps
as The Donkey (voice)
Movie - Released: 7/28/2024
Movie
How To Make It In Comedy
Movie - Released: 1/3/2024
Perfect Pub Walks with Bill Bailey
Perfect Pub Walks with Bill Bailey
as Himself
TV - Released: 2/20/2024
Bring the Drama
Bring the Drama
as Self - Presenter
TV - Released: 2/14/2024

2023

The Smeds and the Smoos
The Smeds and the Smoos
as Grandfather Smed (voice)
Movie - Released: 2/24/2023
Bill Bailey's Australian Adventure
Bill Bailey's Australian Adventure
as Self - Presenter
TV - Released: 11/12/2023

2022

The Fringe, Fame and Me
The Fringe, Fame and Me
as Self
Movie - Released: 8/8/2022
Bill Bailey's Master Crafters
Bill Bailey's Master Crafters
as Self - Presenter
TV - Released: 5/18/2022
The John Bishop Show
The John Bishop Show
as Self
TV - Released: 1/8/2022
Take 5 with Zan Rowe
Take 5 with Zan Rowe
as Self - Guest
TV - Released: 9/20/2022
Best & Bester
Best & Bester
as Grumpy Pants (Voice)
TV - Released: 6/27/2022
Extraordinary Portraits
Extraordinary Portraits
as Self - Presenter / Narrator
TV - Released: 1/6/2022

2021

Bill Bailey: Larks in Transit
Bill Bailey: Larks in Transit
as Self
Movie - Released: 9/17/2021
Worzel Gummidge: Calliope Jane
Worzel Gummidge: Calliope Jane
as Mr Peregrine
Movie - Released: 12/29/2021
Christmas Comedy Club with Lost Voice Guy
Christmas Comedy Club with Lost Voice Guy
Movie - Released: 12/24/2021
Dangerous Affairs
Dangerous Affairs
Movie - Released: 1/19/2021
This Is My House
This Is My House
as Self
TV - Released: 3/24/2021
Patriot Brains
Patriot Brains
as Host
TV - Released: 4/7/2021
Rhod Gilbert's Growing Pains
Rhod Gilbert's Growing Pains
as Guest
TV - Released: 1/12/2021
The Cheap Seats
The Cheap Seats
as Self
TV - Released: 7/20/2021

2020

Roald & Beatrix: The Tail of the Curious Mouse
Roald & Beatrix: The Tail of the Curious Mouse
as Bona Fide Gent
Movie - Released: 12/24/2020
Michael McIntyre's The Wheel
Michael McIntyre's The Wheel
as Self - Expert
TV - Released: 11/28/2020
Between the Covers
Between the Covers
as Self
TV - Released: 10/9/2020
McDonald & Dodds
McDonald & Dodds
as Paul Watt - Radio DJ (voice)
TV - Released: 3/1/2020

2019

My Life Is Murder
My Life Is Murder
as Enzo Pavone
TV - Released: 7/17/2019
Hypothetical
Hypothetical
as Self
TV - Released: 2/6/2019
Celebrity Gogglebox
Celebrity Gogglebox
as Self
TV - Released: 6/14/2019

2018

Bill Bailey: Limboland
Bill Bailey: Limboland
as Self
Movie - Released: 11/26/2018
We Are Most Amused and Amazed
We Are Most Amused and Amazed
as Self
Movie - Released: 11/13/2018
In the Long Run
In the Long Run
as Bagpipes
TV - Released: 3/29/2018

2017

LEGO Masters
LEGO Masters
as Guest Judge
TV - Released: 8/24/2017
Walks with My Dog
Walks with My Dog
as Self
TV - Released: 3/9/2017

2016

Movie
Nature's Perfect Partners
as Narrator
Movie - Released: 5/19/2016
The Grand Tour
The Grand Tour
as Self
TV - Released: 11/17/2016
Michael McIntyre's Big Show
Michael McIntyre's Big Show
as Self - Performer
TV - Released: 4/16/2016

2015

Michael McIntyre's Easter Night at the Coliseum
Michael McIntyre's Easter Night at the Coliseum
as Self
Movie - Released: 4/12/2015
TV
Funny Valentines
as William/Craig/Bill
TV - Released: 2/13/2015
Travel Man: 48 Hours in...
Travel Man: 48 Hours in...
as Self - Guest
TV - Released: 3/30/2015

2014

Nature's Misfits
Nature's Misfits
as Narrator
Movie - Released: 5/2/2014
50 Years of BBC Two Comedy
50 Years of BBC Two Comedy
as Self
Movie - Released: 5/24/2014
Movie
The Comedy Vaults: BBC2's Hidden Treasure
as Self
Movie - Released: 5/11/2014
Movie
Big Butts Like It Big: Brunette Edition
Movie - Released: 11/25/2014
Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled
Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled
as Self
TV - Released: 6/16/2014
Monty Python's Best Bits (Mostly)
Monty Python's Best Bits (Mostly)
as Self
TV - Released: 11/3/2014

2013

Bill Bailey: Qualmpeddler
Bill Bailey: Qualmpeddler
as Self
Movie - Released: 11/19/2013
8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown
8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown
as Self - Dictionary Corner
TV - Released: 4/12/2013
What a Load of Buzzcocks
What a Load of Buzzcocks
as Self - Team Captain
TV - Released: 6/3/2013
8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown
8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown
TV - Released: 4/12/2013
Julia Zemiro's Home Delivery
Julia Zemiro's Home Delivery
as Self
TV - Released: 9/18/2013
Bill Bailey's Jungle Hero
Bill Bailey's Jungle Hero
as Himself - Presenter
TV - Released: 4/21/2013
The Last Leg
The Last Leg
as Self
TV - Released: 1/25/2013
It's Kevin
It's Kevin
as Various
TV - Released: 3/17/2013

2012

Evidently... John Cooper Clarke
Evidently... John Cooper Clarke
as Himself
Movie - Released: 5/30/2012
Gadget Man
Gadget Man
TV - Released: 11/19/2012

2011

Chalet Girl
Chalet Girl
as Bill Matthews
Movie - Released: 2/2/2011
Making Qi
Making Qi
as Self
Movie - Released: 9/10/2011
Pythagasaurus
Pythagasaurus
as Ig
Movie - Released: 10/25/2011
Doctor Who: The Doctor, the Widow and the Wardrobe
Doctor Who: The Doctor, the Widow and the Wardrobe
as Droxil
Movie - Released: 12/25/2011
Baboons with Bill Bailey
Baboons with Bill Bailey
as Himself - Presenter
TV - Released: 4/8/2011

2010

Nanny McPhee and the Big Bang
Nanny McPhee and the Big Bang
as Farmer MacReadie
Movie - Released: 3/26/2010
Burke & Hare
Burke & Hare
as Angus
Movie - Released: 10/29/2010
Bill Bailey: Dandelion Mind
Bill Bailey: Dandelion Mind
as Himself
Movie - Released: 11/22/2010
Bill Bailey's Birdwatching Bonanza
Bill Bailey's Birdwatching Bonanza
as Presenter
TV - Released: 1/7/2010

2009

Bill Bailey's Remarkable Guide to the Orchestra
Bill Bailey's Remarkable Guide to the Orchestra
as Himself
Movie - Released: 11/23/2009
Talkin' 'Bout Your Generation
Talkin' 'Bout Your Generation
TV - Released: 5/6/2009
Live from Studio Five
Live from Studio Five
as Self
TV - Released: 9/14/2009

2008

Bill Bailey: Tinselworm
Bill Bailey: Tinselworm
as Himself
Movie - Released: 11/10/2008
We Are Most Amused
We Are Most Amused
as Self
Movie - Released: 11/15/2008
Blackadder's Most Cunning Moments
Blackadder's Most Cunning Moments
as Self
Movie - Released: 10/16/2008
Blackadder Exclusive: The Whole Rotten Saga
Blackadder Exclusive: The Whole Rotten Saga
as Self
Movie - Released: 10/9/2008

2007

Hot Fuzz
Hot Fuzz
as Sergeant Turner
Movie - Released: 2/14/2007
Skins
Skins
as Walter
TV - Released: 1/25/2007
TV
More Dawn French's Boys Who Do: Comedy
TV - Released: 11/6/2007
Would I Lie to You?
Would I Lie to You?
as Self
TV - Released: 6/16/2007
The Graham Norton Show
The Graham Norton Show
as Self
TV - Released: 2/22/2007

2006

TV Heaven, Telly Hell
TV Heaven, Telly Hell
TV - Released: 3/26/2006
The One Show
The One Show
as Self - Guest
TV - Released: 8/14/2006
Robins
Robins
as Self - Guest
TV - Released: 8/23/2006
TV
Wild Thing: I Love You
as Presenter
TV - Released: 10/15/2006
The One Show
The One Show
as Self
TV - Released: 8/14/2006

2005

The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
as The Whale (voice)
Movie - Released: 4/28/2005
Movie
Comic Aid
Movie - Released: 3/2/2005
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'
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'
as Self (uncredited)
Movie - Released: 9/5/2005
Spicks and Specks
Spicks and Specks
TV - Released: 1/31/2005
The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson
The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson
as Self
TV - Released: 1/3/2005
Doctor Who
Doctor Who
as Droxil
TV - Released: 3/26/2005
Final Chance to Save
Final Chance to Save
as Himself
TV - Released: 9/3/2005

2004

Bill Bailey: Part Troll
Bill Bailey: Part Troll
as Himself
Movie - Released: 11/22/2004
Spaced: Skip to the End
Spaced: Skip to the End
as Self
Movie - Released: 4/12/2004
Hustle
Hustle
as Cyclops
TV - Released: 2/24/2004

2003

QI
QI
as Self
TV - Released: 9/11/2003

2002

Top Gear
Top Gear
as Self
TV - Released: 10/20/2002
Fifth Gear
Fifth Gear
as Self
TV - Released: 4/8/2002
Ant & Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway
Ant & Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway
as Dr. Russ
TV - Released: 6/8/2002
Wild West
Wild West
as Doug
TV - Released: 10/22/2002
15 Storeys High
15 Storeys High
as Mr. Pirbright
TV - Released: 11/7/2002

2001

Bill Bailey: Bewilderness
Bill Bailey: Bewilderness
as Himself
Movie - Released: 1/1/2001
Richard & Judy
Richard & Judy
as Self
TV - Released: 11/26/2001

2000

Saving Grace
Saving Grace
as Vince
Movie - Released: 1/24/2000
TV
Head on Comedy
TV - Released: 7/13/2000
Black Books
Black Books
as Manny
TV - Released: 9/29/2000

1999

Spaced
Spaced
as Bilbo Bagshot
TV - Released: 9/24/1999

1998

Is It Bill Bailey?
Is It Bill Bailey?
as Self / Various Roles
TV - Released: 2/20/1998

1997

Bill Bailey: Cosmic Jam
Bill Bailey: Cosmic Jam
as Himself
Movie - Released: 1/1/1997
Movie
April Fool's Day
as Sand Delivery Man
Movie - Released: 3/29/1997
Jonathan Creek
Jonathan Creek
as Kennie Starkiss
TV - Released: 5/9/1997
TV
Space Cadets
as Space Captain
TV - Released: 7/15/1997
Jonathan Creek
Jonathan Creek
as Kenny Starkiss
TV - Released: 5/9/1997
Midsomer Murders
Midsomer Murders
as Darwin Chipping
TV - Released: 3/23/1997

1996

Never Mind the Buzzcocks
Never Mind the Buzzcocks
as Self
TV - Released: 11/12/1996
Asylum
Asylum
as Patient
TV - Released: 1/22/1996
Good News Week
Good News Week
as Self
TV - Released: 4/12/1996

1994

Room 101
Room 101
as Self
TV - Released: 7/4/1994

1993

Late Night with Conan O'Brien
Late Night with Conan O'Brien
as Self - Comedy Guest
TV - Released: 9/13/1993
GMTV
GMTV
as Self
TV - Released: 1/1/1993

1992

TV
Blue Heaven
as Boris
TV - Released: 6/10/1992

1990

Have I Got News for You
Have I Got News for You
as Self - Guest Host
TV - Released: 9/28/1990
Have I Got News for You
Have I Got News for You
as Self – Host
TV - Released: 9/28/1990
Have I Got News for You
Have I Got News for You
as Self - Host
TV - Released: 9/28/1990
Have I Got News for You
Have I Got News for You
as Self
TV - Released: 9/28/1990

1988

This Morning
This Morning
as Self
TV - Released: 10/3/1988

1983

Natural World
Natural World
as Narrator
TV - Released: 10/30/1983

Unknown

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