Philip Bailey
Born: 1951-05-08 in Denver, Colorado, USA
Known For: Acting
Biography
Philip James Bailey (born May 8, 1951) is an American singer, songwriter and percussionist, best known as an early member and one of the two lead singers (along with group founder Maurice White) of the band Earth, Wind & Fire. Noted for his four-octave vocal range and distinctive falsetto register, he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2000 and the Vocal Group Hall of Fame as a member of Earth, Wind & Fire. He was also inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame for his work with the band. Earth, Wind, & Fire were awarded a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for Recording at 7080 Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood, California.
Filmography
2025
- FireAid Benefit Concert as Self (Earth, Wind & Fire)
- A Grammy Salute to Earth, Wind & Fire Live: The 21st Night of September as Self
2020
- VERZUZ as Self [Earth, Wind & Fire]
- The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2020 Inductions as Self
2015
- Mr. Robinson as Philip Bailey
2014
2006
2004
- Earth, Wind & Fire as Himself
2002
- CMT Crossroads as Self
2001
- Earth Wind & Fire: Shining Stars as self
1997
- Earth, Wind & Fire: Live at Montreux as lead vocals, percussion
1995
- MADtv as Self
1993
- An Evening of Fourplay as Himself - Vocals
1987
- Full Metal Jacket as Parris Island Recruit and Vietnam Platoon
1986
- Matlock as Pvt. Bobby Thomas
1982
- Earth, Wind & Fire in Concert as Vocals
1980
- The Sensational Shocking Wonderful Wacky 70's as Self - Earth, Wind & Fire
1978
- Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band as Earth, Wind & Fire
1975
- That's the Way of the World as Band Member (uncredited)
1971
- Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song ... (Orchestrator)
1968
- Star! as Singing Soldier (uncredited)
1959
- The Grammys as Self