Marion Bailey

Marion Bailey: Biography in Details

Who Is Marion Bailey?

Marion Bailey is a British actress. She is popularly known for playing the role of Barbara in Meantime. Similarly, she is also known for her roles in  All or Nothing, Vera Drake, and Mr. Turner.

Marion Bailey – Bio, Age, Parents, Siblings, Ethnicity, Education

Marion Bailey was born on 5 May 1951 in Bushey, Hertfordshire, England. She was raised in Harrow, Middlesex. As of 2023, she is 72 years old. She is British by nationality and her ethnicity is caucasian. Similarly, her zodiac sign is Taurus.

Talking about her parents, she was born to William Henry (father) and Rose Bailey (mother). Similarly, she has a sister named Eve Blunt.

Speaking about her educational background, she attended the Pinner County Grammar School. She also took a train at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama. Likewise, she also joined the National Youth Theatre of Great Britain.

Marion Bailey -Professional Life, Careers

Talking about her career, Marion Bailey has been active in the film industry since 1975. She has worked in several films, theatre shows, and television series till now.

Television Career

She made her television debut in 1975 by playing the role of Dormitory Girl in The Girls of Slender Means. Later, she portrayed the role of Chloe McCormack in Jury.

In 1983, she depicted the role of Barbara in a British comedy-drama television film Meantime which was directed by Mike Leigh and produced by Central Television for Channel 4.

Moreover, in 1995, Marion Bailey played the guest role of Avis in the long-running ITV series Shine on Harvey Moon. She also depicted several roles in television series like The Bretts, The Ruth Rendell Mysteries, No More Dying Then, Stay Lucky, and Heat of the Sun.

Movie Career

Marion also has worked in various films. In 2000, she made her appearance as Mrs Peach in Debbie Isitt’s Nasty Neighbours. Subsequently, she was seen as Mary in the Craig Ferguson film I’ll Be There and Mrs Adams in S.J. Clarkson’s “Toast” (2010).

Her other movie credit includes  The Lady in the Van, Allied, Dead in a Week or Your Money Back, and Lady Conyngham in Leigh’s Peterloo. In 2019, she played Dinah in Stephen Cookson’s “Brighton”.

Theatre Career

Marion is also seen in several theatre shows. She has worked in various British theatres, including the Chichester and the Hampstead Theatre, the Bristol Old Vic, the West Yorkshire Playhouse, and London’s West End, etc.

In 1981, she made her appearance in Mike Leigh’s West End theatre play Goosepimples for which she was nominated for the Plays and Players Award as Most Promising Newcomer.

Moreover, she portrayed the role of  Queen in Handbagged at the Tricycle Theatre. Later, she was seen in Blurred Lines (2015) and The Deep Blue Sea (2016) at the National Theatre.

Marion Bailey -Net Worth, Salary

Talking about her earnings, Marion Bailey has earned a good amount of money as a professional actress. As of 2023, her estimated net worth is around $1 million. Most of her earnings are from her acting career. Currently, she is living a luxurious life. The info about her salary is under review.

Rumors, Controversy

Marion Bailey has not been involved in controversy till now. She keeps her personal life private and has kept herself away from scandals and rumors. She ignores the activities that affect her career and image.

Body Features Height, Weight

This 72-year-old actress stands at a height of 5 feet 6 inches and weighs around 65kg. Similarly, Marion Bailey has brown hair and brown color eyes. Her other body measurements are 34-26-34 inches and her body type is slim.

Social Media

Marion Bailey has gained huge popularity and garnered a number of fan following because of her acting career. However, she is not active on social media like Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

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