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Bill Bailey
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| Bill Bailey | |
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 Bailey performing at the Royal Albert Hall in 2008 | |
| Birth name | Mark Robert Bailey |
| Born | 13 January 1965 Bath, England |
| Education | Westfield College London College of Music |
| Years active | 1989–present |
| Genres | Musical comedy, political satire, surreal humour |
| Spouse |
Kristin Brunt (m. 1998) |
| Children | 1 |
| Website | billbailey |
Mark Robert Bailey[2] (born 13 January 1965), known professionally as Bill Bailey, is an English musician, comedian, actor and television presenter. He is known for his role as Manny in the sitcom Black Books[3] and for his regular appearances on the panel shows Never Mind the Buzzcocks, Have I Got News for You, and QI, as well as for his stand-up comedy work. He plays a variety of musical instruments[4] and incorporates music into his performances.
Bailey was listed by The Observer as one of the 50 funniest acts in British comedy in 2003.[5] In 2007, and again in 2010, he was voted the seventh greatest stand-up comic on Channel 4's 100 Greatest Stand-Ups.[6] Bill Bailey made an apperance in the film Hot Fuzz[7] In 2020, Bailey won the 18th series of the televised BBC dancing competition Strictly Come Dancing with his professional partner Oti Mabuse. At 55, he is currently the oldest winner in the show's history as of 2024.[8] Bill is a cancer fundraiser[9][10] and has walked 100 miles for cancer fundraising in honour of his mum who passed away in 2005,[11] as well as raising awareness for prostate cancer through television print and digital ads [12]. Bill Bailey was awarded an Honorary Doctorate by the University of Bath on Wednesday 11 July 2018[13] Bill Bailey has recently become a patron of the Musical Comedy Awards[14] and can add talented author with created works such as Bill Bailey's Remarkable Guide to British Birds, Bill Bailey's Remarkable Guide to Happiness: funny, personal and meditative essays about happiness from a national treasure and his most recent release My Animals, and Other Animals: A memoir of sorts. He has established his own webpage and offers a shop with creative treasures[15] where you will find a dedicated list of his musical accomplishments since 1995.[16]
- ^ "Bill Bailey". Front Row. 8 November 2010. BBC Radio 4. Retrieved 18 January 2014.
- ^ Peake, Amber (31 October 2020). "Bill Bailey real name: What is Bill Bailey's real name?". Express. Retrieved 5 October 2021.
- ^ Richardson, Jay (27 May 2021). "Bill Bailey hints at Black Books reunion". British Comedy Guide. Retrieved 5 October 2021.
- ^ Pool, Hannah (2 December 2009). "Question time: Bill Bailey". The Guardian. Guardian News & Media Limited. Retrieved 5 October 2021.
- ^ "The 50 funniest people in Britain (part one)". The Guardian. 7 December 2003.
- ^ "The 100 Greatest Stand-Ups – Announcements – Greatest Stand-Ups of All Time!". Channel 4. 11 April 2010. Archived from the original on 23 June 2013. Retrieved 26 August 2011.
- ^ "Bill Bailey | Actor, Writer, Composer". IMDb. Retrieved 16 January 2025.
- ^ Hogan, Michael (26 December 2020). "Bill Bailey: 'I dreamed I was cha-cha-cha-ing between the stones at Stonehenge'". The Guardian. Retrieved 5 October 2021.
- ^ "A Walk for Sean Lock". JustGiving. Retrieved 16 January 2025.
- ^ "Bill Bailey admits grief 'ambushes' him after Sean Lock's death". Metro. 8 August 2022. Retrieved 16 January 2025.
- ^ "Why I'm Walking 100 Miles For Stand Up To Cancer". HuffPost UK. 24 July 2017. Retrieved 16 January 2025.
- ^ /news/9504-bill-bailey-fronts-prostate-cancer-uk-campaign
- ^ "Comedian and musician Bill Bailey honoured by the University of Bath". www.bath.ac.uk. Retrieved 16 January 2025.
- ^ "Bill Bailey becomes patron of Musical Comedy Awards". British Comedy Guide. 22 December 2024. Retrieved 16 January 2025.
- ^ "BILL BAILEY". BILL BAILEY. Retrieved 16 January 2025.
- ^ "Discography". BILL BAILEY. Retrieved 16 January 2025.
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