Philip Bailey
Biography
Philip Bailey works in acting. Born May 8, 1951 in Denver, Colorado, USA. Archytele tracks 24 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Full Filmography
24 titles- The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (2014) as Self
- Matlock (1986) as Bobby Thomas
- The Ellen DeGeneres Show (2003) as Self - Musical Guest
- Full Metal Jacket (1987) as Parris Island Recruit and Vietnam Platoon
- CMT Crossroads (2002) as Self
- VERZUZ (2020) as Self [Earth, Wind & Fire]
- K-Pops! (2026) as Earth, Wind & Fire
- Mr. Robinson (2015) as Philip Bailey
- Earth, Wind & Fire (To Be Celestial vs. That's the Weight of the World) (2026) as Self
- MADtv (1995) as Self
- Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band (1978) as Earth, Wind & Fire
- The Grammys (1959) as Self
- FireAid Benefit Concert (2025) as Self (Earth, Wind & Fire)
- Star! (1968) as Singing Soldier (uncredited)
- The Sensational Shocking Wonderful Wacky 70's (1980) as Self - Earth, Wind & Fire
- That's the Way of the World (1975) as Band Member (uncredited)
- Earth Wind & Fire: Shining Stars (2001) as self
- The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2020 Inductions (2020) as Self
- Earth, Wind & Fire in Concert (1982) as Vocals
- A Grammy Salute to Earth, Wind & Fire Live: The 21st Night of September (2025) as Self
- Earth, Wind & Fire (2004) as Himself
- Earth, Wind & Fire: Live at Montreux (1997) as lead vocals, percussion
- Chicago and Earth, Wind & Fire - Live at the Greek Theatre (2005)
- An Evening of Fourplay (1993) as Himself - Vocals
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What movies or TV shows is Philip Bailey best known for?
Philip Bailey is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (2014), Amsterdamned (1988), Die Hard (1988), Full Metal Jacket (1987).
When and where was Philip Bailey born?
Philip Bailey was born on May 8, 1951 in Denver, Colorado, USA.
How many credits does Philip Bailey have?
Philip Bailey has accumulated over 24 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1959 to 2026.
What is Philip Bailey's background in cinema and television?
Philip James Bailey (born May 8, 1951) is an American singer, songwriter and percussionist, best known as an early member and one of the two lead singers (along with group founder Maurice White) of the band Earth, Wind & Fire. Noted for his four-octave vocal range and distinctive falsetto register, he was inducted into...