Jonathan Stuart Bailey is a talented English actor, born on April 25, 1988. He has made a name for himself in both film and stage productions, showcasing his impressive range in comedic, dramatic, and musical roles.
Bailey's acting career began at a young age, performing as Gavroche in the West End production of Les Misérables by the time he was eight years old. He went on to star in numerous stage productions, including contemporary plays like South Downs, The York Realist, and Cock, as well as classical plays like Othello and King Lear.
On the musical front, Bailey has starred in productions like the London revival of The Last Five Years and the West End gender-swapped revival of Company, for which he won the Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role in a Musical in 2019.
In addition to his stage work, Bailey has also made a significant impact on screen. He has starred in various television series, including the action-adventure series Leonardo, the musical-comedy Groove High, the crime drama Broadchurch, the satire W1A, and the comedy Crashing.
Bailey's most recent and notable role is that of Anthony, Viscount Bridgerton, in the Regency romance series Bridgerton, which has gained him international recognition. He has also starred in the romantic drama miniseries Fellow Travelers, for which he won a Critics' Choice Television Award for Best Supporting Actor.
Throughout his career, Bailey has received numerous awards and nominations, including a Laurence Olivier Award, a Critics' Choice Award, and nominations for Evening Standard Theatre and Screen Actors Guild Awards. His impressive range and versatility have solidified his position as a talented and sought-after actor in both film and theatre.
