William Henry Mettam Bailey, professionally known as Robin Bailey, was a renowned English actor, born on October 5, 1919, in Hucknall, Nottinghamshire.
Throughout his illustrious career, Bailey was often cast in upper-class and tradition-bound roles, such as Mr. Justice Graves in Thames Television's Rumpole of the Bailey. However, he is most affectionately remembered for his captivating portrayal of Uncle Mort in the BBC's adaptation of Peter Tinniswood's stories about an extended Yorkshire family, which aired from 1975 to 1979 and is currently available on DVD.
Bailey's iconic character, Uncle Mort, also made appearances in a series of radio programmes, further cementing his legacy. Additionally, he collaborated with Tinniswood on the television and radio series Tales from a Long Room, where he played the Brigadier, an eccentric cricket enthusiast with an impressive collection of extraordinary tales about the game and its players.
Bailey's remarkable acting career has left a lasting impact on the world of entertainment, and his iconic roles continue to be cherished by audiences to this day.
