Jack Bailey was an American actor who is best known for The Monroes, The Day of the Wolves, and Queen for a Day. He was born on September 15, 1907, in Hampton, Iowa, and passed away on February 1, 1980, in Santa Monica, California.
Personal and Family Life
Jack Bailey’s early life in Iowa was marked by a love for performance, which guided him into a successful career in entertainment. He eventually settled in California, where his career flourished in radio and television.
Death and Legacy
Jack Bailey died from pneumonia on February 1, 1980. His contributions to television were honored with two stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame: one for his work in radio and another for television, showcasing the impact he had on the industry.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| It’s a Wonderful Life | 1946-12-20 | One of Vi’s Suitors (uncredited) |
| Mrs. O’Malley and Mr. Malone | 1950-12-08 | Game Show Host |
| The Day of the Wolves | 1971-11-01 | The Mayor |
| Queen for a Day | 1951-07-07 | Host – Self |
| The Goofy Success Story | 1955-12-07 | Narrator (voice) |
| He Walked by Night | 1949-02-06 | Witness in Pajamas and Robe (uncredited) |
| How to Seduce a Woman | 1974-01-01 | Mr. Toklas |
| Framed | 1947-05-25 | (uncredited) |
| I Dream of Jeannie | 1965-09-18 | Dr. Dawson |
| Gunsmoke | 1955-09-10 | Ben Leary |
| Adam-12 | 1968-09-21 | George Nash |
| The Ed Sullivan Show | 1948-06-20 | Self |
| Mister Ed | 1961-01-05 | |
| Green Acres | 1965-09-15 | |
| Emergency! | 1972-01-22 | |
| The Monroes | 1966-09-07 | |
| Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre | 1963-10-04 | |
| Queen for a Day | 1945-04-30 | Host |
| Truth or Consequences | 1950-09-07 | Host |
| Gunsmoke | 1955-09-10 | Judge Brooker |
| The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson | 1962-10-01 | Self |