History of Jonathan Bailey in Timeline
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.
April 1988: Jonathan Bailey Born
In April 1988, Jonathan Stuart Bailey was born, marking the beginning of his life.
April 1988: Born in Wallingford, Oxfordshire
Jonathan Stuart Bailey was born in April 1988 in Wallingford, Oxfordshire, to Carole and Stuart Bailey. His father was the managing director of Rowse Honey.
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.
2021: Stephen Sondheim's reaction to Bailey starring in Cock
In 2021, three days before Stephen Sondheim's death, director Marianne Elliot shared that Sondheim was excited to know Jonathan Bailey would be starring in the play Cock.
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.
2022: Recognized by TIME magazine
In 2022, TIME magazine included Jonathan Bailey in its annual class of Next Generation Leaders.
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".
May 2025: Starred in Richard II and Jurassic World Rebirth
Until May 2025, Jonathan Bailey will play Richard II at the Bridge Theatre and will also star in Jurassic World Rebirth.
2025: Starred in Richard II
In 2025, Jonathan Bailey is set to star in Richard II, a classical play.
2025: Will star in Jurassic World Rebirth
In 2025, Jonathan Bailey is slated to star in the science fiction thriller film Jurassic World Rebirth.
2025: To Reprise Role in Wicked Part Two
Jonathan Bailey is set to reprise his role as Fiyero in the second part of Wicked in 2025.
Mentioned in this timeline
Disney Channel is an American pay television channel and the...
Christmas is an annual festival celebrated on December th commemorating...
News encompasses information about current events disseminated through various media...
Phoebe Waller-Bridge is a multi-talented English artist known for her...
Doctor Who a British science fiction series by the BBC...
A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens tells the story of...
Trending
53 minutes ago Kim Kardashian's 'All's Fair' on Hulu Faces Harsh Criticism: Series Deemed 'Worst'
2 hours ago Six missing children found safe in Lancaster County after search by police.
2 hours ago Qatar Airways divests Cathay Pacific stake for $897M, reshaping airline investments.
2 hours ago Idaho Lottery: Winning Numbers for Powerball, Pick 3, and Pick 4 Night.
3 hours ago Affirm Secures $750M Loan from New York Life; Expands BNPL Partnerships
4 hours ago Michael B. Jordan's bagel choice and Carmelo Anthony proud of Kiyan's Syracuse debut.
Popular
Zohran Kwame Mamdani is an American politician currently serving as...
William Franklin Graham III commonly known as Franklin Graham is...
Chuck Schumer is the senior United States Senator from New...
Gavin Newsom is an American politician and businessman currently serving...
Abigail Spanberger is an American politician who served as the...
Candace Owens is an American political commentator and author known...