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David Bailey was born on January 2, 1938 in Leytonstone, United Kingdom and is credited as a fashion photographer and film director. That puts David Bailey at 88 years old in 2026. Recorded honors include Commander of the Order of the British Empire (2001), Lucie Award (2006) and Royal Photographic Society Award (2005).
My Take
To me, David Bailey is the figure who turned photography from a craft into a definition of an era. A working-class kid from Leytonstone with no fancy schooling, he somehow distilled the entire mood of the Swinging Sixties into a handful of portraits. When people picture that London, they're often picturing his frames. The CBE and the Lucie Award only confirm what the images already proved. What I admire most is that he built global influence on instinct and eye alone, no pedigree required, and kept shooting deep into his eighties. That hunger, more than the fame, is what lasts.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- David Bailey
- Name (Japanese)
- デヴィッド・ベイリー
- Reading
- でゔぃっど・べいりー
- Born
- January 2, 1938 (age 88)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Capricorn / Tiger
- Origin
- Leytonstone, United Kingdom
- Occupation
- photographer / fashion photographer / film director
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- 2001 Commander of the Order of the British Empire
- 2006 Lucie Award
- 2005 Royal Photographic Society Award
3. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David%20Bailey
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q902568
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-20
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was David Bailey born?
Born January 2, 1938 (age 88).
Where is David Bailey from?
David Bailey is from Leytonstone, United Kingdom.
What does David Bailey do?
David Bailey works as photographer, fashion photographer, film director.
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