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Biography
Bill Bailey, born 13 January 1965 in Bath, is a British comedian and actor. He is recognised for appearances in Hot Fuzz (2007) and Nanny McPhee and the Big Bang (2010).
Early life
Schooling on record includes London College of Music, King Edward's School and Royal Academy of Music.
Career
His first listed screen credit dates to 1980, with Stir Crazy. Work from the 1990s includes Space Cadets (1997) and Is It Bill Bailey? (1998). Black Books (2000) and Just Visiting (2001, as Thibault's Father) are among his 2000s credits. In the 2010s, he appeared in Burke & Hare (2010) and Chalet Girl (2011). The 2020s brought Roald & Beatrix: The Tail of the Curious Mouse (2020) and Man and Witch: The Dance of a Thousand Steps (2024).
The list below counts 9 films and 4 TV series from 1980 to 2024. Buddy is the most frequent genre among his listed titles (2). Hot Fuzz (2007) is recorded with a worldwide box office of $80.7 million.
The genres linked to his work are pop music. He is listed as playing guitar and piano.
Recognition
Among his honours is the Member of the Order of the British Empire, won in 2026. Other wins include an award at the Chortle Awards.
Filmography
13 credits| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Man and Witch: The Dance of a Thousand Steps | Film | |
| 2020 | Roald & Beatrix: The Tail of the Curious Mouse | Film | |
| 2011 | Chalet Girl | Film | |
| 2010 | Burke & Hare | Film | |
| 2010 | Nanny McPhee and the Big Bang | Film | |
| 2007 | Hot Fuzz | Film | |
| 2002– | Wild West | TV series | |
| 2001 | Just Visiting | Thibault's Father | Film |
| 2000– | Black Books | TV series | |
| 2000 | Saving Grace | Film | |
| 1998– | Is It Bill Bailey? | TV series | |
| 1997– | Space Cadets | TV series | |
| 1980 | Stir Crazy | Film |
Awards and nominations
2 won, 0 nominated| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Member of the Order of the British Empire | Won | |
| Chortle Awards | Won |
Personal life
He studied at London College of Music, King Edward's School and Royal Academy of Music.
Bill Bailey on Social Media
Counts with the date they were readInstagram stats
- Followers
- 419K @billbaileyofficial
- Engagement rate
- 1.07% below average for accounts this size
- Average likes
- 4,379
- Average comments
- 89 Based on the last 11 posts
Figures from public Instagram data via the official Meta API; refreshed about every 30 days.
Frequently asked questions
How old is Bill Bailey?
Bill Bailey is 61 years old, born on 13 January 1965 in Bath.
What is Bill Bailey known for?
Bill Bailey is known for Hot Fuzz (2007) and Nanny McPhee and the Big Bang (2010).
What is Bill Bailey’s nationality?
Bill Bailey is British, born in Bath.
Has Bill Bailey won any awards?
Yes. 2 awards are on record, including Member of the Order of the British Empire (2026).
Sources
- Wikidata (Q944744), accessed October 2026
- Follower counts: dated individually above
- Photo: Birgit Fostervold · CC BY-SA 4.0
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