David Bailey (actor)

David Bailey (October 27, 1933 – November 25, 2004) was an American actor. Born in Newark, New Jersey, he went on to have a lengthy career in theater and television, perhaps his best known role being Dr. Russ Matthews on the long-running daytime soap Another World (1973–1978, 1979–1981, 1989, 1992).

For other people named David Bailey, see David Bailey (disambiguation).
David Bailey
David Bailey in Seven Guns for the MacGregors (1967)
Born(1933-10-27)October 27, 1933
Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
DiedNovember 25, 2004(2004-11-25) (aged 71)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
OccupationActor
Years active1964–2004
Spouse(s)Barbara (?–?) (1 child)
Lois (?–?) (1 child)
Yvonne (?–2004) (his death)

On November 25, 2004, Bailey drowned in the pool at his home in Los Angeles, California.[1][2] He was 71 years old. His grave is located in Forest Lawn – Hollywood Hills Cemetery.[3]

At the time of his death he had been playing Alistair Crane on the daytime soap Passions for less than three months,[1] to great fan and critical praise. After his death, the role was recast with soap actor John Reilly.[4] The following year, Bailey's son Xander had a small role on Passions as Edmund,[5] a man who dated Alistair's granddaughter, Fancy.

Filmography
Year Title Role Notes
1967Up the MacGregors!Gregor Mac Gregor
1969Three
1969Change of MindTommy Benson
1973Wicked, WickedRick Stewart
1990In a Pig's Eye
1994Above the RimRollins
2001The BelieverJudge
2001Never AgainChad
2003The Good ThiefBanion
2006TouchedGeorge
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References
  1. "Passions Star David Bailey Dead in Pool Accident". Retrieved 2009-11-29.
  2. "David Bailey, 71; Actor in Soaps 'Passions', 'Another World', Others". The Los Angeles Times. 3 December 2005. p. 5. Retrieved 26 April 2019.
  3. "Burials at Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills)Topics". Retrieved 2009-11-29.
  4. "Passions: RIP Alistair Crane". Retrieved 2009-11-29.
  5. "Bailey Follows Late Father to Harmony". Archived from the original on 2009-01-08. Retrieved 2009-11-29.


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