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Bill Bailey

Bill Bailey

Acting·1964·37 films

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.

As Actor

Hot Fuzz
Hot Fuzz (2007)Sergeant Turner
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (2005)The Whale (voice)
Nanny McPhee and the Big Bang
Nanny McPhee and the Big Bang (2010)Farmer MacReadie
Chalet Girl
Chalet Girl (2011)Bill Matthews
Burke & Hare
Burke & Hare (2010)Angus
Saving Grace
Saving Grace (2000)Vince
Doctor Who: The Doctor, the Widow and the Wardrobe
Doctor Who: The Doctor, the Widow and the Wardrobe (2011)Droxil
Bill Bailey: Part Troll
Bill Bailey: Part Troll (2004)Himself
Roald & Beatrix: The Tail of the Curious Mouse
Roald & Beatrix: The Tail of the Curious Mouse (2020)Bona Fide Gent
Bill Bailey: Bewilderness
Bill Bailey: Bewilderness (2001)Himself
Bill Bailey: Tinselworm
Bill Bailey: Tinselworm (2008)Himself
Bill Bailey: Dandelion Mind
Bill Bailey: Dandelion Mind (2010)Himself
Spaced: Skip to the End
Spaced: Skip to the End (2004)Self
Bill Bailey: Qualmpeddler
Bill Bailey: Qualmpeddler (2013)Self
Bill Bailey: Limboland
Bill Bailey: Limboland (2018)Self
Bill Bailey: Cosmic Jam
Bill Bailey: Cosmic Jam (1997)Himself
The Smeds and the Smoos
The Smeds and the Smoos (2023)Grandfather Smed (voice)
Blackadder Exclusive: The Whole Rotten Saga
Blackadder Exclusive: The Whole Rotten Saga (2008)Self
Bill Bailey's Remarkable Guide to the Orchestra
Bill Bailey's Remarkable Guide to the Orchestra (2009)Himself
Bill Bailey: Larks in Transit
Bill Bailey: Larks in Transit (2021)Self
Man and Witch: The Dance of a Thousand Steps
Man and Witch: The Dance of a Thousand Steps (2024)The Donkey (voice)
Blackadder's Most Cunning Moments
Blackadder's Most Cunning Moments (2008)Self
We Are Most Amused
We Are Most Amused (2008)Self
Michael McIntyre's Easter Night at the Coliseum
Michael McIntyre's Easter Night at the Coliseum (2015)Self
50 Years of BBC Two Comedy
50 Years of BBC Two Comedy (2014)Self
We Are Most Amused and Amazed
We Are Most Amused and Amazed (2018)Self
Evidently... John Cooper Clarke
Evidently... John Cooper Clarke (2012)Himself
Pythagasaurus
Pythagasaurus (2011)Ig
Bill Bailey: Thoughtifier
Bill Bailey: Thoughtifier (2026)Self
Sloppy Massage Sluts 2: Anal Edition
Sloppy Massage Sluts 2: Anal Edition (2017)
Making Qi
Making Qi (2011)Self
The Fringe, Fame and Me
The Fringe, Fame and Me (2022)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'
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)Self (uncredited)
Worzel Gummidge: Calliope Jane
Worzel Gummidge: Calliope Jane (2021)Mr Peregrine
Nature's Misfits
Nature's Misfits (2014)Narrator
Christmas Comedy Club with Lost Voice Guy
Christmas Comedy Club with Lost Voice Guy (2021)Self
Big Butts Like It Big: Brunette Edition
Big Butts Like It Big: Brunette Edition (2014)

As Writer