Career Timeline of Jonathan Bailey: Major Achievements and Milestones

From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Jonathan Bailey made an impact.

Jonathan Bailey is an English actor celebrated for his versatile performances across stage and screen, spanning dramatic, comedic, and musical genres. His talent has been recognized with prestigious awards, including a Laurence Olivier Award and a Critics' Choice Television Award, alongside a Primetime Emmy Award nomination. He is known for his performance in Bridgerton.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1995: Acted in A Christmas Carol

In 1995, at the age of seven, Jonathan Bailey landed the alternating roles of Tiny Tim and Young Scrooge in the Royal Shakespeare Company's production of A Christmas Carol at the Barbican Theatre in London.

1996: Television Debut and Acted in Les Enfants du Paradis

In 1996, Jonathan Bailey made his television debut in the Victorian period drama Bramwell and also played Little Baptiste in the RSC's production of Les Enfants du Paradis.

2001: Played Prince Arthur in King John

In 2001, Jonathan Bailey played Prince Arthur for the Royal Shakespeare Company's King John.

2004: Feature Film Debut in Five Children and It

In 2004, Jonathan Bailey made his feature film debut in Five Children and It, a film adaptation of E. Nesbit's fantasy novel.

2006: Starred in Beautiful Thing

In 2006, Jonathan Bailey started rehearsing for a revival of the play Beautiful Thing in London, taking over the lead role.

2009: First Leading Role in Off the Hook

In 2009, Jonathan Bailey had his first leading role on television in the BBC sitcom Off the Hook.

2011: Starred in Leonardo and Campus

In 2011, Jonathan Bailey played the titular Leonardo da Vinci in the CBBC series Leonardo and starred in the comedy Campus.

2011: Nominated for Evening Standard Theatre Award

In 2011, Jonathan Bailey was nominated for Outstanding Newcomer at the Evening Standard Theatre Awards for his performance in South Downs.

2012: Continued performance in South Downs

In 2012, Jonathan Bailey continued his performance in South Downs as it transferred to the Harold Pinter Theatre.

2012: Starred in Groove High

In 2012, Jonathan Bailey starred in the musical-comedy Groove High.

2013: Led in Groove High

From 2012 to 2013, Jonathan Bailey led the Disney Channel musical-comedy Groove High, playing the popstar Tom.

2013: Starred in Broadchurch

In 2013, Jonathan Bailey began starring in the crime drama Broadchurch.

2014: Starred in American Psycho and Doctor Who

In 2014, Jonathan Bailey originated the role of Tim Price in American Psycho and guest starred in the Doctor Who episode "Time Heist".

2015: Continued starring in Broadchurch

In 2015, Jonathan Bailey continued starring in the crime drama Broadchurch.

2016: Starred in Crashing and The Last Five Years

In 2016, Jonathan Bailey starred in Crashing and headlined the London production of The Last Five Years as Jamie.

2016: Starred in The Last Five Years

In 2016, Jonathan Bailey starred in The Last Five Years, a London revival musical.

2016: Starred in Crashing

In 2016, Jonathan Bailey starred in the comedy Crashing.

2017: Acted in King Lear and Chewing Gum

In 2017, Jonathan Bailey appeared in King Lear at Chichester Festival Theatre and guest starred in Chewing Gum.

2017: Voiced G'raha Tia in Final Fantasy XIV: Stormblood

In 2017, Jonathan Bailey began voicing the character G'raha Tia in the video game expansion Final Fantasy XIV: Stormblood.

April 2018: Starred in The York Realist

From February to April 2018, Jonathan Bailey starred in The York Realist.

2018: Starred in The York Realist

In 2018, Jonathan Bailey starred in The York Realist, a contemporary play.

2019: Continued voicing G'raha Tia in Final Fantasy XIV: Shadowbringers

In 2019, Jonathan Bailey continued voicing the character G'raha Tia in the video game expansion Final Fantasy XIV: Shadowbringers.

2019: Won Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actor

In 2019, Jonathan Bailey won the Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role in a Musical for his performance in Company.

2020: Starred in Bridgerton

In 2020, Jonathan Bailey began starring in the Regency romance series Bridgerton.

2021: Continued voicing G'raha Tia in Final Fantasy XIV: Endwalker

In 2021, Jonathan Bailey continued voicing the character G'raha Tia in the video game expansion Final Fantasy XIV: Endwalker.

2022: Headlined Cock in West End

In 2022, Jonathan Bailey headlined the West End revival of Mike Bartlett's play Cock at the Ambassadors Theatre.

2022: Starred in Cock

In 2022, Jonathan Bailey starred in Cock, another contemporary play.

2023: Starred in Fellow Travelers

In 2023, Jonathan Bailey starred in the Showtime adaptation of Fellow Travelers, winning a Critics' Choice Award and earning an Emmy nomination.

2024: Continued voicing G'raha Tia in Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail

In 2024, Jonathan Bailey continued voicing the character G'raha Tia in the video game expansion Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail.

2024: Starred in Wicked

In 2024, Jonathan Bailey played Fiyero in the musical fantasy film Wicked, contributing to the film's soundtrack with the song "Dancing Through Life".

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