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Jonathan Bailey

Jonathan Bailey

Actor · Born April 25, 1988 (38) · Wallingford, Oxfordshire, England, UK

Primetime Emmy nominee · Screen Actors Guild Award nominee · 1 other major award body

Jonathan Stuart Bailey (born April 25, 1988) is an English actor known for his dramatic, comedic, and musical roles on stage and screen. He is the recipient of a Laurence Olivier Award, a Critics' Choice Television Award, as well as a Primetime Emmy Award nomination. Bailey began his career as a child actor in Royal Shakespeare Company productions, and by eight, he was performing as Gavroche in a West End production of Les Misérables. He has since starred in contemporary plays such as South Downs in 2012, The York Realist in 2018, and Cock in 2022; in classical plays like the Royal National Theatre's Othello in 2013 and Chichester Festival Theatre's King Lear in 2017; as well as in musicals, namely the London revival of The Last Five Years in 2016 and the West End gender-swapped revival of Company, for which he won the Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role in a Musical in 2019. On screen, Bailey starred in the action-adventure series Leonardo (2011–2012) and the musical-comedy Groove High (2012–2013) before becoming known for his roles in the crime drama Broadchurch (2013–2015), the satire W1A (2014–2017), and the comedy Crashing (2016). He gained international recognition for his starring role in the Regency romance series Bridgerton (2020–present). Bailey's role in the romantic drama miniseries Fellow Travelers (2023) won him a Critics' Choice Television Award for Best Supporting Actor and a nomination for a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor. He has since played Fiyero in the two-part musical fantasy film Wicked (2024–25). Description above from the Wikipedia article Jonathan Bailey, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

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Biography from TMDB.

Born
April 25, 1988 (38)
From
Wallingford, Oxfordshire, England, UK
Works as
Actor
Titles
24 on MovieCove · 42 credits in all
Links
IMDb (opens in a new tab)TMDB (opens in a new tab)Wikidata (opens in a new tab)

Known for

TMDB popularity, last 155 days to Oct 26Down 39% in 30 days

What are Jonathan Bailey's films like?

Across their 16 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Bonds and Self.

Genres

Drama3 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 68th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Drama movies
Adventure2 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 34th percentile
: browse their Adventure movies
Documentary2 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 70th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Documentary movies

Their MovieCove films by primary genre. The badge is the typical Midcredits score of the genre's films, the median percentile; an up arrow marks a genre at or above their average across these genres.

Themes

share of theme weight
Bonds
31%
Self
22%
Society
14%
Survival
12%
Ideas
11%
Power
9%
Morality
2%
Identity5 titles, browse their movies with this themeFriendship3 titles, browse their movies with this themeFamily bonds3 titles, browse their movies with this themeRomantic love3 titles, browse their movies with this themeArt2 titles, browse their movies with this themeSurvival2 titles, browse their movies with this themePurpose2 titles, browse their movies with this themeCommunity2 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 12 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Serious: How heavy the subject matter and outlook get. Browse their serious movies.
Tone · Weight
lightdark

A split, not a type: Light 6 · Serious 3 · Dark 3

Stylized: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their stylized movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

A split, not a type: Grounded 6 · Stylized 4 · Heightened 2

Charged: How hard the emotional peaks hit while you watch. Browse their charged movies.
Feel · Intensity
gentleintense

A split, not a type: Gentle 4 · Charged 3 · Intense 5

Steady: How much it swings between very different feelings. Browse their steady movies.
Feel · Swings
steadyswings

Steady 6 · Shifting 6 · Whiplash 0

Some laughs: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their some laughs movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

A split, not a type: Straight-faced 6 · Some laughs 4 · Funny 2

Slow burn: How fast it moves from scene to scene. Browse their slow burn movies.
Demand · Pace
slowrelentless

Slow burn 7 · Even-paced 5 · Relentless 0

Casual: How much focus it asks of you — look away and lose the thread? Browse their casual movies.
Demand · Attention
casualfull focus

A split, not a type: Casual 5 · Engaged 7 · Full focus 0

Affecting: How much it costs you emotionally; whether you need recovery time. Browse their affecting movies.
Demand · Emotional cost
easyheavy

A split, not a type: Easy watch 6 · Affecting 2 · Heavy 4

Resolved: How much is left for you to interpret. Browse their resolved movies.
Demand · Resolution
resolvedambiguous

Resolved 10 · Open-ended 0 · Ambiguous 2

Roles they play

6 analyzed roles

Usually the Hero: 2 of 6 analyzed roles.

Hero
2 of 6
Ally
1 of 6
Trickster
1 of 6
Shapeshifter
1 of 6
Mentor
1 of 6

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Tense
5
Melancholic
6
Warm
6
Joyful
5
Hopeful
6
Other
15

How their films linger

Hopeful7 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFeel-good5 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFun5 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteDevastating4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteBittersweet3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteThought-provoking3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 2 with a twist

  • Happy6
  • Bittersweet6
  • Tragic2
  • Ambiguous1
  • Cyclical1

AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.

Where can I watch Jonathan Bailey's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 16 of their 24 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service, most on Tubi (8).

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Jonathan Bailey's titles on MovieCove; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Midcredits score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.

Filmography

42 credits, 24 with a MovieCove page; 22 appearances as themselves are hidden until asked for.

  • Wicked: For Good(2025)

    as Fiyero / The Scarecrow

    Midcredits score: 68th percentile of all films

  • Jurassic World: Rebirth(2025)

    Musician · as Dr. Henry Loomis

    Midcredits score: 31st percentile of all films

  • Up the Catalogue(2024)

    as Jeremy

    Midcredits score: 12th percentile of all films

  • Wicked(2024)

    as Fiyero

    Midcredits score: 92nd percentile of all films

  • Comic Relief: Funny for Money(2024)

    as Harry Clark

    Midcredits score: 10th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Fellow Travelers(2023)

    Show 8 episodes · as Tim Laughlin

    Midcredits score: 93rd percentile of all shows

  • Heartstopper(2022)

    Show 1 episode · as Jack Maddox

    Midcredits score: 93rd percentile of all shows

  • Best Birthday Ever(2021)

    as Father (voice)

    Midcredits score: 23rd percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Bridgerton(2020)

    Show 21 episodes · as Lord Anthony Bridgerton

    Midcredits score: 73rd percentile of all shows

  • Jack Ryan(2018)

    Show 1 episode · as Lance Miller

    Midcredits score: 91st percentile of all shows

  • The Mercy(2018)

    as Ian Wheeler

    Midcredits score: 39th percentile of all films

  • Hooten & The Lady (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2016)

    Show 8 episodes · as Edward

  • The Young Messiah(2016)

    as Herod

    Midcredits score: 45th percentile of all films

  • Crashing(2016)

    Show 6 episodes · as Sam

    Midcredits score: 78th percentile of all shows

  • Chewing Gum(2015)

    Show 1 episode · as Ash

    Midcredits score: 77th percentile of all shows

  • Testament of Youth(2014)

    as Geoffrey

    Midcredits score: 89th percentile of all films

  • W1A(2014)

    Show 14 episodes · as Jack Patterson

    Midcredits score: 85th percentile of all shows

  • National Theatre Live: 50 Years on Stage (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    as Cassio

  • National Theatre Live: Othello (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    as Cassio

  • Broadchurch(2013)

    Show 16 episodes · as Olly Stevens

    Midcredits score: 96th percentile of all shows

  • Groove High (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)

    Show 26 episodes · as Tom Mason

  • Me and Mrs Jones (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)

    Show 6 episodes · as Alfie

  • Leonardo (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    Show 26 episodes · as Leonardo da Vinci

  • Campus (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    Show 6 episodes · as Flatpack

  • Off the Hook (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    Show 7 episodes · as Danny Gordon

  • St. Trinian's(2007)

    as Bedales Pupil 2

    Midcredits score: 49th percentile of all films

  • Permanent Vacation (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    as Max Bury

  • Elizabeth: The Golden Age(2007)

    as Courtier

    Midcredits score: 70th percentile of all films

  • Walk Away and I Stumble(2005)

    as Justin

    Midcredits score: 72nd percentile of all films

  • Inspector Lewis(2006)

    Show 1 episode · as Titus Mortmaigne

    Midcredits score: 93rd percentile of all shows

  • Walk Away and I Stumble (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    Show 2 episodes · as Justin

  • Doctor Who(2005)

    Show 1 episode · as Psi

    Midcredits score: 93rd percentile of all shows

  • Five Children and It(2004)

    as Cyril

    Midcredits score: 28th percentile of all films

  • Ferrari (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    as Alfredo Ferrari

  • Ferrari (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    Show 2 episodes · as Alfredo Ferrari

  • Baddiel's Syndrome (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    Show 12 episodes · as Josh

  • Alice Through the Looking Glass(1998)

    as Lewis

    Midcredits score: 34th percentile of all films

  • Bright Hair (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    as Ben Devenish

  • Maria (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)

    as Eddy

  • Monsanto (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)

    as Brent Wisner

  • Pumping Black (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)

    as Taylor Mace

  • Untitled Jurassic World Rebirth Sequel (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)

    as Dr. Henry Loomis

Career shape

Star power in the 97th percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 41 titles, 37 of them dated from 1997 to 2025; peak year 2025.

Biggest box office

Jurassic World: Rebirth (2025)

$869M worldwide

Highest rated

Broadchurch (2013)

Midcredits 96th

Most popular right now

Jurassic World: Rebirth (2025)

Film career

MilestoneNomination
19972025

Peak 2025 · their film career is on the way up. Top draw in 3 MovieCove titles. Film roles by billing, audience size and rating; 25+ votes. A show carries a single first-air date, so shows are not on the curve.

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting41 of 41: 40 only acting, 1 with another role · typical Midcredits score73rdOther crew1 of 41: 0 only other crew, 1 with another role

By decade

1990s2 · acting2000s12 · acting2010s15 · acting2020s8 · 8 acting · 1 crew

Billing

usually 5th · top billed in 0% of 10 roles

Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it. The ring is the typical Midcredits score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on MovieCove, shown from 5 scored. Billing is TMDB cast order for roles with 25+ votes, billed in the top 30.

Awards

1 major award from 6 major nominations, 2021–2025.

WinNomination
  1. 2025
    • Screen Actors Guild Award, nominated · Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture
    • Screen Actors Guild Award, nominated · Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role
    • Screen Actors Guild Award, nominated · Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series
  2. 2024
    • Primetime Emmy, nominated · Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie
    • +1 other major body · 1 win
      • Critics Choice Award, won · Best Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or Movie Made for Television
  3. 2021
    • Screen Actors Guild Award, nominated · Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series

Major bodies only: the Oscars, Primetime Emmys, Golden Globes, BAFTAs and Screen Actors Guild Awards are named; Cannes, Venice, the Berlinale, Sundance, the directors', writers' and producers' guilds, the Grammys, Critics Choice and the Independent Spirit Awards count as other major bodies. Festival and regional prizes are not counted. Source: IMDb.

How do Jonathan Bailey's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 42nd percentile, the median of all 14; across their 12 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 43rd percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

43rdpercentile
Typical film, the median of 12

Approval · how many liked their films

41stpercentile
Typical film, the median of 12

Reach · how many have seen their films

77thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 12

Midcredits score across 24 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up11
  • 50th to 74th4
  • 25th to 49th6
  • Below 25th3

Shape of the crowd

10 of their 24 titles are Crowd Pleasers.

  • Universally Loved4
  • Divisive1
  • Cult Classic1
  • Crowd Pleaser10
  • Broadly Agreed2
  • Mixed6

Most divisive · actor

Comic Relief: Funny for Money (2024)

95th percentile spread · 72% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

Broadchurch (2013)

Midcredits 96th · 94% liked

Reviewers score the acting 73/100 in their films, across 8 reviewed titles; fans 84, detractors 36. The element that speaks to their work as an actor.

Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on MovieCove; the typical film is the median, so one outlier cannot drag it. Percentiles and reviewer scores count the films IMDb credits them on, for now; the Midcredits score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their MovieCove titles, shows included (a show ranked among shows), appearances as themselves left out. A descriptor is the shape of a title's IMDb rating distribution against the catalog; "most divisive" needs a spread wider than half of all titles, and a card names only a principal credit: a craft role, and on a show a crew role or a run of episodes, never a courtesy credit or a one-off guest spot.

Is Jonathan Bailey's work okay for kids?

Across up to 7 MovieCove titles with content scores, violence & gore runs lighter than most films.

Their medianMedian of all filmsMiddle 80% of their titles
Violence & Gore6 titles22–62 · median 34 · mildlighter than most filmsMedian of all films: 44
Sex & Nudity7 titles14–66 · median 39 · moderatenear the median of all filmsMedian of all films: 32
Profanity6 titles7–51 · median 39 · moderatenear the median of all filmsMedian of all films: 36
Alcohol & Drugs7 titles21–63 · median 33 · mildnear the median of all filmsMedian of all films: 33
Frightening / Intense7 titles13–67 · median 40 · moderatenear the median of all filmsMedian of all films: 39

Severity 0–100 from the Content Guide. Categories with under 10 votes on a title are not counted. The band's colour is the severity of their median, named beside it.

Who does Jonathan Bailey work with?

People who share at least 2 of Jonathan Bailey's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Jon M. Chu shares the most, 3.

Directors

Writers

Actors

Composers, cinematographers and editors

Producers

Mixed roles