Bill Bailey

Birth Name:

Mark Robert Bailey

Birth Place:

Bath, Somerset, England, United Kingdom

Profession

Actor, Writer, Composer, Producer, Director, Music department

Is an ambassador for Youth Music, a charity that advocates for music education for children and young adults
Supports a number of charity organizations, including Cherry Tree Nursery, ActionAid, International Animal Rescue, and World Society for the Protection of Animals
He formed his first comedy troupe, the Rubber Bishops, with Toby Longworth in 1984, and they became well known for their off-the-wall comedy music
Worked as a lounge pianist, keyboard player, and stage actor before deciding to combine his talents and become a stand-up comedian
Quote: "The stage allows comics a certain freedom of expression that you don't get anywhere else․ You can say whatever you want - it's the last bastion of free speech in some ways․ So I feel there's an obligation to make it that bit more interesting․"
Best known for his role in the TV series "Black Books" and his appearances on "Never Mind the Buzzcocks" and "QI․"
Has hosted a number of summer festivals, including the Comedy Session of the Eden Project
Performed a French version of the "Doctor Who" theme song on a whim on his touring show "Remarkable Guide to the Orchestra," and later appeared on one of the show's Christmas specials, "The Doctor, the Widow, and the Wardrobe․"
His 2001 tour "Bewilderness" demonstrated his knowledge of music, making him the perfect candidate to take over for Sean Hughes as a team captain on the music trivia show "Never Mind the Buzzcocks" in 2002

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