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Marion Bailey, actor
Actor

Marion Bailey: Movies & Box Office

films
13
on screen
1982–2022
box office
$23.1M
average score
61
Born
May 5, 1951 (age 75)
Birthplace
Bushey, Hertfordshire, England
Citizenship
British
Occupations
Actress
Years active
1983-present
Children
1
Career at a glance

Marion Bailey's Career in Numbers

Marion Bailey's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Marion Bailey works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Sakharov (1984) to Tommies (2022), and the 1980s were the busiest decade.

Marion Bailey Movies by Decade

  1. 1980s 4
  2. 2000s 2
  3. 2010s 4
  4. 2020s 1

The 1980s were Marion Bailey's busiest decade, with 4 films.

Marion Bailey Movies by Genre

  • Drama 6
  • Action 1
  • Biography 1
  • Comedy 1

Drama is the genre Marion Bailey has worked in most, with 6 films, ahead of action (1).

Marion Bailey Career Milestones

First film
Sakharov 1984
Biggest box office hit
Mr. Turner $22.2M worldwide
Best-rated film
Dead in a Week: Or Your Money Back Movie Echo Score 61
Newest film
Tommies 2022
13 credits

Marion Bailey Filmography: Every Movie

Every film Marion Bailey is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 61. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.

Biography

Who Is Marion Bailey?

Marion Bailey was born in Bushey, Hertfordshire, England in 1951 and is 75 years old. Credited on films since 1982, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.

Marion Bailey is an English actress, born on 5 May 1951. She has gained recognition for her work with filmmaker Mike Leigh, featuring in several of his films including 'Meantime' (1983), 'All or Nothing' (2002), 'Vera Drake' (2004), 'Mr. Turner' (2014), and 'Peterloo' (2018). Her performances have garnered critical acclaim, and she was nominated as Supporting Actress of the Year by the London Film Critics' Circle for her role in 'Mr. Turner'. Furthermore, she portrayed Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother in the third and fourth seasons of 'The Crown' on Netflix, winning a Screen Actors Guild award for best ensemble in 2020 and 2021. Beyond her collaborations with Leigh, Bailey's career spans across film, television, and theatre with notable appearances in 'Nasty Neighbours' (2000), 'I'll Be There', and 'Toast' (2010). In addition, she co-starred with Ben Whishaw in the 2023 short film 'Good Boy', which was shortlisted for Best Live Action Short Film at the 96th Academy Awards. On the small screen, she has graced popular TV series like 'Inspector Morse', 'Casualty', 'The Bill', 'Holby City', 'Midsomer Murders', among many others. Her recent television appearances include roles in 'Shakespeare and Hathaway', 'Endeavour', and the Netflix dramas 'Obsession' and 'All the Light We Cannot See'.

Works with

Who Marion Bailey Makes Movies With

The actors and directors Marion Bailey shares the most films with. Mike Leigh comes first, with 4 films together, followed by Lesley Manville (3).

FAQ

Marion Bailey: Questions & Answers

How many movies Marion Bailey has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.

How many movies has Marion Bailey been in?

Marion Bailey is credited on 13 films, from 1982 to 2022. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.

What is Marion Bailey's highest-grossing movie?

Mr. Turner (2014) is Marion Bailey's biggest box office hit, with $22.2M worldwide, ahead of Dead in a Week: Or Your Money Back (2018) ($840K). Across every film with box office figures, Marion Bailey's movies have made $23.1M.

Marion Bailey's biggest hits

What is the best Marion Bailey movie?

By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Marion Bailey's best-rated film is Dead in a Week: Or Your Money Back (2018) with a score of 61.

Best Marion Bailey movies, ranked

How old is Marion Bailey?

Marion Bailey is 75 years old, born on May 5, 1951 in Bushey, Hertfordshire, England.

What is Marion Bailey's newest movie?

The most recent film on Marion Bailey's filmography is Tommies (2022), in the role of Mrs. Willis.

Who does Marion Bailey work with most often?

Marion Bailey shares the most films with Mike Leigh (4 films), Lesley Manville (3 films) and Paul Jesson (3 films).

The Best Marion Bailey Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 13 credits.

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