Bill Bailey

British comedian, musician and actor · United Kingdom · Comedians · Born 1965 · age 61

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A typical day, 30 days to 16 September 2026

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Mark Robert "Bill" Bailey is an English musician, comedian, actor and television presenter. He is known for his role as Manny in the sitcom Black Books (2000-2004), 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.

A life in dates

2026Member of the Order of the British EmpireAward2010“I would never condone the burning of a Dan Brown novel, much though I loathe and detest his work.”In their wordsDandelion Mind (2010)Read the whole statement

“Thank God for Darwin, eh?”In their wordsDandelion Mind (2010)Read the whole statement

“And the thing is, I'm amazed they went with Obama at all, you know, I mean, I thought Hilary would have been a shoo-in, but no.”In their wordsDandelion Mind (2010)Read the whole statement

“Or I get my navel fluff out and weave it into wigs so that fleas can act out Victorian melodramas. [On relaxation]”In their wordsDandelion Mind (2010)Read the whole statement

“I was digging with a fork out of the kitchen drawer, sewing tictacs, I didn't know what the hell I was doing.”In their wordsDandelion Mind (2010)Read the whole statement

2008“(Imitating a Belarus citizen commenting on their national flag) Stupid National Anthem....Look at this flag; Two bears fighting over a pineapple.”In their wordsTinselworm (2008)Read the whole statement

1965Born13 January 1965

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Bailey performing at the Royal Albert Hall in 2008

Bill Bailey hosting So You Think You're Funny

Bailey in concert, 2007

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Bill Bailey

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Welcome to the O2. A unique building in Dublin, in that it is actually finished.
2010, Dandelion Mind (2010), Own words
I would never condone the burning of a Dan Brown novel, much though I loathe and detest his work.
2010, Dandelion Mind (2010), Own words
Tonight's show is about doubt. Or maybe it isn't - haven't made my mind up yet.
2010, Dandelion Mind (2010), Own words