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Comedian Bill Bailey has been named in the King’s New Year Honors List and awarded an MBE for his extensive contribution to entertainment.
The performer, who was born Mark Robert Bailey in 1965, earned his well-known nickname “Bill” after excelling in sport while attending King Edward’s School in Bath.
His formative years were spent listening to Monty Python records and playing in a band called the Famous Five.
After a spell with the theater company, a major performance by John Hegley inspired him to pursue stand-up comedy, prompting him to set up his own comedy club in Bath.
Bailey’s career really took off in 1995 with his show Bill Bailey’s Cosmic Jam. The production, filmed and broadcast on Channel 4, won him the prestigious Edinburgh Film Festival Critics’ Award and marked his major breakthrough.
This success paved the way for his own BBC comedy show, Is it Bill Bailey?1998, while at the same time in e.g. Do I have news for you?.
He became a familiar face on British television, starring in Channel 4’s BAFTA-winning sitcom black book.
In 2002, he captained the long-running musical comedy panel show on BBC Two never mind the buzzfollowing the late Sean Hughes.
Bailey is also a regular on the popular quiz show. quality index and had acting roles in series including Jonathan Creek and skin,as well as Doctor Who Christmas Special: The Doctor, the Widow and the Wardrobe.
His film credits include starring in saving grace and The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxyhe made a guest appearance hot plush It proved particularly memorable.
He also appeared in children’s films Nanny McPhee and The Big Bang Theory In 2010, comedy was a big hit cabin girl The following year.
In addition to his pursuits in comedy and acting, Bailey also embarked on a harrowing journey to honor his friend and fellow comedian Sean Lock, who passed away in 2021.
Inspired by a walk they shared together, Bailey walked through the South West Coast Path to raise funds for Macmillan Cancer Support.
He continues to captivate audiences around the world with stand-up comedy tours and cultivates a career as a wildlife presenter, leveraging his passion for animals.
His latest stand-up comedy performance, thinkerBeginning in 2024 and continuing into 2026, it perfectly blends his musical talents with his unique brand of whimsy and witty humour.
Bailey wins BBC show in 2020, reaching new audience Strictly Come Dancing With professional dancer Oti Mabuse.
Reflecting on his victory, Bailey said he hoped his involvement would encourage “more men my age” to “consider taking up dance classes”.
More recently, the cartoonist has explored his interest in art, presenting shows such as the BBC One series extraordinary portrait and sky art’ Bill Bailey’s Master Craftsman: The Next Generation.
Bailey is married to Kristen and they have a son, Dax.