Bill Bailey (born Mark Bailey; January 13, 1965) is an English comedian, actor, TV and radio presenter and author.
Bailey is well known for his role in Black Books and for his appearances on Never Mind the Buzzcocks, Have I Got News for You, and QI as well as his extensive stand-up work.
Bailey was listed by the Observer as one of the 50 funniest acts in British comedy in 2003. In 2007 and again in 2010, he was voted the 7th greatest stand-up comic on Channel 4’s 100 Greatest Stand-Ups.