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Raymond Bailey was born in San Francisco, California, United States on May 6, 1904. Raymond Bailey was listed as a banker, stage actor and film actor. Death is recorded on April 15, 1980, at the age of 75.
My Take
Raymond Bailey intrigues me because he lived two lives in one. A San Francisco native, he actually worked as a banker before turning to acting, and that real-world background gives weight to his most famous role as the greedy banker Milburn Drysdale on The Beverly Hillbillies. To me there's a lovely irony there: a man who knew finance from the inside playing finance for laughs. Born in 1904, he carried his craft across stage, film, and television through much of the century. I have a quiet fondness for these dependable character actors who made other people's shows shine.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Raymond Bailey
- Name (Japanese)
- レイモンド・ベイリー
- Reading
- れいもんど・べいりー
- Born
- May 6, 1904 – April 15, 1980
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Taurus / Dragon
- Origin
- San Francisco, California, United States
- Occupation
- banker / stage actor / film actor / television actor / actor
2. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Raymond%20Bailey
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q433493
3. About this entry
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- 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 Raymond Bailey born?
Born May 6, 1904.
When did Raymond Bailey die?
Died April 15, 1980, aged 75.
Where was Raymond Bailey from?
Raymond Bailey was from San Francisco, California, United States.
What did Raymond Bailey do?
Raymond Bailey worked as banker, stage actor, film actor, television actor, actor.
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