Bill Bailey Biography

Mark Robert Bailey known by his stage name Bill Bailey, is an English comedian, musician, and actor. He is best known for his role in Black Books and for his appearances on Never Mind the Buzzcocks, Have I Got News for You, and QI, as well as his stand-up comedy. He is also a  pianist and guitarist and has perfect pitch. He is married to Kristin Bailey and they have a son called Dax Bailey.

He 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 seventh greatest stand-up comic on Channel 4’s 100 Greatest Stand-Ups. In this post we’ve put together important information about the star comedian, keep on reading to discover everything you didn’t know about Comedian Bill Bailey, get to meet his family, wife, and son, discover how much is his net worth, next tours and so much more…

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10 Facts About Bill Bailey

1. Name: Bill Bailey
2. Age: 55 years as of 2020
3. Birthday: 13 January
4. Height: 5 feet 5 inches or 1.69 m
5. Weight: Moderate
6. Nationality: British
7. Occupation: Comedian, Musician, Actor
8. Marital Status: Married
9. Salary: To be Updated.
10. Networth: $1 million – $5 million

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Bill Bailey Age and Birthday

Bill is 55 years as of 2020. He was born on 13 January 1965, in Bath, Somerset, England. He celebrates his birthday on 13th January every year.

Bill Bailey Education

Bailey attended King Edward’s School, an independent school in Bath, where he was a highly academic pupil winning most of the prizes. He also studied  A-level music, which he passed with an A grade. Bill also shared that he was good at the sport during his school days, which often surprised his teachers.

He often combined music and sport by leading the singing on the long coach trip back from away rugby fixtures. He was given his nickname Bill by his music teacher, Lynda Phipps, for being able to play the song “Won’t You Come to Home Bill Bailey” so well on the guitar. Bailey earned a degree in English at Westfield College of the University of London. He also received an Associate Diploma from the London College of Musi.

Bill Bailey Height and Weight

He stands at an average height and moderate weight. His height is given to be  5 feet 5 inches or 1.69 m. His weight and other body measurements are not available at the moment.

Bill Bailey family, Parents, and Siblings

The names of his parents and siblings haven’t been mentioned. The information that has been disc; closed is that his father was a medical practitioner and his mother a hospital ward sister. His maternal grandparents lived in an annex, built on the side of the house by his maternal grandfather who was a stonemason and builder.

Bill Bailey Wife, Kristin Bailey

Bill is a happily married man. He is married to Kristin Bailey. They tied the knot in 1998. Their union has been blessed with one child, a son namely, Dax Bailey born in 2003. The family resides in Hammersmith, England.

Bill Bailey Children

Comedian Bill and his wife Kristin have one child, a son called Dax Bailey born in 2003. The couple does not have a daughter, maybe sometime in the future, they might decide to have more kids and give their son a sister or a brother.

Bill Bailey Measurements and Facts

Here are some interesting facts and body measurements you should know about Bill Bailey

Bill Bailey Bio and Wiki

• Full Names: Mark Robert Bailey
• Popular As: Bill Bailey
• Gender: Male
• Occupation / Profession: Comedian, Singer, and actor

  

• Education‎: Westfield College of the University of London
• Nationality: English
• Ethnicity: English
• Religion: To Be Updated
• Sexual Orientation: Straight

Bill Bailey Birthday

• Age:55 years (2020)
• Zodiac Sign: Capricorn
• Date of Birth: 13 January 1965
• Place of Birth: Bath, Somerset, England
• Birthday: 13th January

Bill Bailey Body Measurements

• Height: 5 feet 5 inches or 1.69 m
• Weight: To Be Added

Bill Bailey Family and Relationship

• Father (Dad): father’s name is Not Available
• Mother: The mother’s name is Not Available
• Siblings (Brothers and Sisters): To Be added
• Marital Status:  Married
• Spouse: Not Married
• Children: One, son Dax Bailey

Bill Bailey Salary and Networth

• Net Worth: $1 to $ 5 million
• Salary: To Be Added
• Source of Income: Stand-up comedy, songs, and acting

Bill Bailey  Comedy

Bailey started touring the country alongside comedians such as Mark Lamarr. In 1984, he brought together a double act, the Rubber Bishops, with Toby Longworth. It was there that Bailey began perfecting his own style, mixing in musical parodies with deconstructions of or variations on traditional jokes (“How many amoebas does it take to change a lightbulb? One, no two! No four! No eight…”). According to comedy folklore, after a reviewer once criticized his act for its lack of jokes, Bailey returned the following night, at Queen Margaret College, Edinburgh, to perform a set constituted entirely of punchlines. Longworth left to join the RSC in 1989 and was replaced by Martin Stubbs.

After supporting Donna McPhail in 1995 and winning a Time Out award, he returned to Edinburgh in 1996 with a show that was nominated for the Perrier Comedy Award. Amongst the other nominees was future Black Books co-star Dylan Moran, who narrowly beat him in the closest vote in the award’s history. Bailey won the Best Live Stand-Up award at the British Comedy Awards in 1999.

Bill Bailey  Music

Bailey is a pianist and guitarist and has perfect pitch. His stand-up routines often feature music from genres such as jazz, rock drum N bass, classical, and even theme songs, usually for comic value. Favorite instruments include the keyboard, guitar, theremin, kazoo, and bongos. He also mentioned in an interview that he has achieved Grade 6 Clarinet.

He was a member of punk band Beergut 100, which he established in 1995 with comedy writer Jim Miller and also featured Martin Trenaman and Phil Whelans, with Kevin Eldon as lead singer. The band performed at the 2006 Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

Bill Bailey Political Party and Social Activism

Bailey is an avid supporter of the Labour Party. He appeared in its fifth party election broadcast of the 2010 general election campaign. In 2015, Comedian Bailey endorsed Jeremy Corbyn’s campaign in the Labour Party leadership election. As for social activism, Bill is an avowed feminist and a supporter of the Fawcett Society. He is also a prominent advocate of men’s issues, most notably prostate cancer and the Men United campaign.

Additionally, Bailey is a patron of International Animal Rescue and has been instrumental in the organization’s campaign to rescue dancing bears. He has also campaigned for the Sumatran Orangutan Society.

Bill Bailey Honours

He received an honorary doctorate in conservation and sustainability from the Australian University of the Sunshine Coast in October 2014, for his works in environmental conservation,

Bill Bailey Net Worth

Bill’s net worth is approximately $1 to $40 Million. He has not revealed his net worth. He is a simple person and never likes to attract public attention by publicly displaying his wealth. However, this section is under review, we will update you when details about his net worth are revealed.

Frequently Asked Questions About Bill Bailey

Who is Bill Bailey?

Mark Robert Bailey known by his stage name Bill Bailey, is an English comedian, musician, and actor. He is best known for his role in Black Books and for his appearances on Never Mind the Buzzcocks, Have I Got News for You, and QI, as well as his stand-up comedy. He is also a  pianist and guitarist and has perfect pitch. He is married to Kristin Bailey and they have a son called Dax Bailey.

How old is Bill Bailey?

Bill is 55 years as of 2020. He was born on 13 January 1965, in Bath, Somerset, England. He celebrates his birthday on 13th January every year.

How tall is Bill Bailey?

She stands at an average height, she has not shared her height with the public. Her height will be listed once we have it from a credible source.

Is Bill Bailey Married?

Bill is a happily married man. He is married to Kristin Bailey. They tied the knot in 1998. Their union has been blessed with one child, a son namely, Dax Bailey born in 2003. The family resides in Hammersmith, England.

How much is Bill Bailey worth?

He has not yet revealed his net worth. We will update this section when we get and verify information about the wealth and properties under his name.

How much does Bill Bailey make?

He has not revealed the amount of money he earns as a monthly or annual salary. We will update this section once the information becomes available.

Where does Bill Bailey live?

Because of security reasons, he has not shared his precise location of residence. We will immediately update this information if we get the location and images of his house.

Is Bill Bailey dead or alive?

He is alive and in good health. There have been no reports of him being sick or having any health-related issues.

Where is Bill Bailey now?

He is still pursuing his career in stand p comedy and music. He has been on tour, his latest tour was The Earl of Whimsy (2018) (Australia & New Zealand.

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