Philip Bailey
Acting • Born 1951-05-08
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
23 credits
Earth, Wind & Fire
Movie • 2004
Himself
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2020 Inductions
Movie • 2020
Self
Earth, Wind & Fire: Live at Montreux
Movie • 1997
lead vocals, percussion
The Sensational Shocking Wonderful Wacky 70's
Movie • 1980
Self - Earth, Wind & Fire
Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band
Movie • 1978
Earth, Wind & Fire
Earth, Wind & Fire in Concert
Movie • 1982
Vocals
Star!
Movie • 1968
Singing Soldier (uncredited)
Full Metal Jacket
Movie • 1987
Parris Island Recruit and Vietnam Platoon
An Evening of Fourplay
Movie • 1993
Himself - Vocals
Untitled Earth, Wind & Fire Documentary
Movie
Self
FireAid Benefit Concert
Movie • 2025
Self (Earth, Wind & Fire)
Earth Wind & Fire: Shining Stars
Movie • 2001
self
Phil Collins - Best Video Collection 1981-2004
Movie • 2006
self
That's the Way of the World
Movie • 1975
Band Member (uncredited)
A Grammy Salute to Earth, Wind & Fire Live: The 21st Night of September
Movie • 2025
Self
Chicago and Earth, Wind & Fire - Live at the Greek Theatre
Movie • 2005
MADtv
TV • 1995
Self
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
TV • 2014
Self
VERZUZ
TV • 2020
Self [Earth, Wind & Fire]
CMT Crossroads
TV • 2002
Self
Mr. Robinson
TV • 2015
Philip Bailey
The Grammys
TV • 1959
Self
Matlock
TV • 1986
Bobby Thomas