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Marion Bailey was born in Bushey, United Kingdom on May 5, 1951. Marion Bailey is credited as a film actor. That works out to 75 years old in 2026.
My Take
Marion Bailey is exactly the kind of actor I gravitate toward: a British craftsperson who built her reputation through patient, truthful work rather than celebrity. Her long collaboration with Mike Leigh is the heart of it, from Meantime through Vera Drake, Mr. Turner and Peterloo. Leigh's improvisatory process is unforgiving, and being chosen again and again says everything about the honesty she brings to a role. Her Critics' Circle nomination for Mr. Turner felt earned, not lucky. To me she represents the quiet British acting tradition where the work, not the fame, is the point, and I find that deeply admirable.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Marion Bailey
- Name (Japanese)
- マリオン・ベイリー
- Reading
- まりおん・べいりー
- Born
- May 5, 1951 (age 75)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Taurus / Rabbit
- Origin
- Bushey, United Kingdom
- Occupation
- actor / film actor
2. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marion%20Bailey
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6765072
3. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
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 Marion Bailey born?
Born May 5, 1951 (age 75).
Where is Marion Bailey from?
Marion Bailey is from Bushey, United Kingdom.
What does Marion Bailey do?
Marion Bailey works as actor, film actor.
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