Nicholas Bailey
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Nicholas R. Bailey is a British
actor
, best known for his role as Anthony Trueman in the British soap opera
EastEnders
. He was also a contestant on ITV
's Soapstar Superstar
in January 2006. He attended Old Swinford Hospital School, Stourbridge
and Cherry Orchard, Birmingham.
Bailey has also performed in the theatre, with roles including Robert Mugabe
's security officer Gabriel in Breakfast with Mugabe, and The Duke of Burgundy in Richard Eyre
's production of King Lear
at the National Theatre
, London.
United Kingdom
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actor
Actor
An actor is a person who acts in a dramatic production and who works in film, television, theatre, or radio in that capacity...
, best known for his role as Anthony Trueman in the British soap opera
Soap opera
A soap opera, sometimes called "soap" for short, is an ongoing, episodic work of dramatic fiction presented in serial format on radio or as television programming. The name soap opera stems from the original dramatic serials broadcast on radio that had soap manufacturers, such as Procter & Gamble,...
EastEnders
EastEnders
EastEnders is a British television soap opera, first broadcast in the United Kingdom on BBC One on 19 February 1985 and continuing to today. EastEnders storylines examine the domestic and professional lives of the people who live and work in the fictional London Borough of Walford in the East End...
. He was also a contestant on ITV
ITV
ITV is the major commercial public service TV network in the United Kingdom. Launched in 1955 under the auspices of the Independent Television Authority to provide competition to the BBC, it is also the oldest commercial network in the UK...
's Soapstar Superstar
Soapstar Superstar
Soapstar Superstar was a reality singing competition produced by Granada Television which first aired on British television station ITV in 2006. In the competition, ten soap opera actors perform in front of a celebrity panel, which included Cilla Black, Billy Sammeth and Chris Cowey...
in January 2006. He attended Old Swinford Hospital School, Stourbridge
Old Swinford Hospital
Old Swinford Hospital is a selective voluntary aided boys' boarding school in Oldswinford, Stourbridge, West Midlands, England that has been in continuous operation since the 17th century.- History :Old Swinford Hospital opened in the late summer of 1667...
and Cherry Orchard, Birmingham.
Bailey has also performed in the theatre, with roles including Robert Mugabe
Robert Mugabe
Robert Gabriel Mugabe is the President of Zimbabwe. As one of the leaders of the liberation movement against white-minority rule, he was elected into power in 1980...
's security officer Gabriel in Breakfast with Mugabe, and The Duke of Burgundy in Richard Eyre
Richard Eyre
Sir Richard Charles Hastings Eyre CBE is an English director of film, theatre, television, and opera.-Biography:Eyre was educated at Sherborne School, an independent school for boys in the market town of Sherborne in north-west Dorset in south-west England, followed by Peterhouse at the University...
's production of King Lear
King Lear
King Lear is a tragedy by William Shakespeare. The title character descends into madness after foolishly disposing of his estate between two of his three daughters based on their flattery, bringing tragic consequences for all. The play is based on the legend of Leir of Britain, a mythological...
at the National Theatre
Royal National Theatre
The Royal National Theatre in London is one of the United Kingdom's two most prominent publicly funded theatre companies, alongside the Royal Shakespeare Company...
, London.
TV and film roles
- House of AnubisHouse of AnubisHouse of Anubis is a jointly American/British/Belgian produced teen mystery/drama television show based on the Belgian/Dutch television series Het Huis Anubis. The series was created by Hans Bourlon & Gert Verhulst and premiered on Nickelodeon on New Year's Day 2011 in the United States and on 25...
.... Police Officer (2011) - Doctors (2000 TV series) .... Paramedic / ... (3 episodes, 2001-2009)
- Beautiful People (UK TV series)Beautiful People (UK TV series)Beautiful People is a British comedy drama television series based on the memoirs of Barneys creative director Simon Doonan. The series takes place in Reading, Berkshire in 1997, where thirteen-year-old Simon Doonan and his best friend Kylie dream of escaping their dreary suburban surroundings and...
.... First Policeman (1 episode, 2008) - Manchester PassionManchester PassionThe Manchester Passion is a passion play about the last hours of Jesus, retold using a backdrop of the contemporary music of Manchester.The event took place on the streets of Manchester, and aired live on BBC Three on Good Friday, 14 April 2006....
(2006) (TV) .... Peter - EastEndersEastEndersEastEnders is a British television soap opera, first broadcast in the United Kingdom on BBC One on 19 February 1985 and continuing to today. EastEnders storylines examine the domestic and professional lives of the people who live and work in the fictional London Borough of Walford in the East End...
.... Dr. Trueman / ... (228 episodes, 2000-2005) - Holby CityHolby CityHolby City, stylised as Holby Ci+y, is a British medical drama television series that airs weekly on BBC One.The series was created by Tony McHale and Mal Young as a spin-off from the established BBC medical drama Casualty, and premiered on 12 January 1999...
.... Neil Morton (1 episode, 2004) - Comic Relief 2003: The Big Hair Do (2003) (TV) .... Dr. Anthony Trueman
- Sex 'n' Death .... (1999) (TV) .... Tony, the Great Fandango
- CasualtyCasualtyCasualty may refer to:*Casualty , a person who is killed or injured in a war or disaster*Disaster, an event resulting in death, injury, or destruction...
.... Felix (2 episodes, 1998-1999) - Heartburn HotelHeartburn HotelHeartburn Hotel is a British sitcom which ran for two series, with thirteen episodes, on BBC television in 1998 - 2000, each series was 6 episodes long and one special was aired in December 1998...
.... Prince Ekoku (2 episodes, 1998) - PerformancePerformanceA performance, in performing arts, generally comprises an event in which a performer or group of performers behave in a particular way for another group of people, the audience. Choral music and ballet are examples. Usually the performers participate in rehearsals beforehand. Afterwards audience...
.... Burgundy (1 episode, 1998) - Coronation StreetCoronation StreetCoronation Street is a British soap opera set in Weatherfield, a fictional town in Greater Manchester based on Salford. Created by Tony Warren, Coronation Street was first broadcast on 9 December 1960...
.... Lee Middleton (5 episodes, 1996-1997) - AccusedAccusedAccused or The Accused may refer to:* A person charged with a criminal offense, or the state of being so charged; see indictment** Suspect, a known person suspected of committing a crimeMusic* The Accüsed, a 1980s Seattle crossover thrash bandFilm...
.... Jack Vincent (7 episodes, 1996) - I.D. (1995) .... Mickey
- The BillThe BillThe Bill is a police procedural television series that ran from October 1984 to August 2010. It focused on the lives and work of one shift of police officers, rather than on any particular aspect of police work...
.... Joseph Tucker (1 episode, 1994) - Jolly a Man for All Seasons (1994) (TV) (as Nick Bailey) .... Classic FM DJ
Other TV appearances
- Walter Tull: Forgotten Hero (2008) (TV) .... Himself
- No. 1 Soap Fan (2007) (TV) .... Himself
- Most Shocking Celebrity Moments of the 21st Century (2007) (TV) .... Himself
- Another Audience with Shirley Bassey (2006) (TV) .... Himself - Audience Member
- Soapstar SuperstarSoapstar SuperstarSoapstar Superstar was a reality singing competition produced by Granada Television which first aired on British television station ITV in 2006. In the competition, ten soap opera actors perform in front of a celebrity panel, which included Cilla Black, Billy Sammeth and Chris Cowey...
.... Himself - Audience Member / ... (9 episodes, 2006) - [This Morning]] .... Himself (3 episodes, 2006)
- Soapstar SuperstarSoapstar SuperstarSoapstar Superstar was a reality singing competition produced by Granada Television which first aired on British television station ITV in 2006. In the competition, ten soap opera actors perform in front of a celebrity panel, which included Cilla Black, Billy Sammeth and Chris Cowey...
(2006) TV series .... Himself (unknown episodes) - Byker GroveByker GroveByker Grove was a British television series which aired between 1989 and 2006 and was created by Adele Rose. The show was broadcast at 5.10pm after Newsround on CBBC on BBC One...
.... Himself (1 episode, 2005) - The Importance of Being Famous (2003) (TV) .... Himself
- Loose WomenLoose WomenLoose Women is a British lunchtime television programme, first broadcast in 1999 on ITV. It consists of a panel of four women who interview celebrities and discuss topical issues, ranging from daily politics and current affairs, to celebrity gossip...
.... Himself (1 episode, 2003) - Liquid NewsLiquid NewsLiquid News was the daily round up of entertainment news for BBC Three running from 30th May 2000 to 1st April 2004. It was originally a vehicle for presenter Christopher Price...
.... Himself (2 episodes, 2001-2003) - It's Only TV .... But I Like It]] .... Himself (1 episode, 2002)
- Sport ReliefSport ReliefSport Relief is a biennial charity event from Comic Relief, in association with BBC Sport, which brings together the worlds of sport and entertainment to raise money to help vulnerable people in both the UK and the world's poorest countries...
.... (2002) (TV) .... Himself - 2002 Top of the Pops Awards (2002) (TV) .... Himself - Presenter
- EastEnders Revealed .... Himself (1 episode, 2002)