Philip Bailey
Acting
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.
Known for
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movieK-Pops!
2026
Earth, Wind & Fire
movieFireAid Benefit Concert
2025
Self (Earth, Wind & Fire)
tvVERZUZ
2020
Self [Earth, Wind & Fire]
tvMr. Robinson
2015
Philip Bailey
movieEarth, Wind & Fire
2004
Himself
tvThe Ellen DeGeneres Show
2003
Self - Musical Guest
movieEarth, Wind & Fire: Live at Montreux
1997
lead vocals, percussion
tvMADtv
1995
Self
movieAn Evening of Fourplay
1993
Himself - Vocals
movieFull Metal Jacket
1987
Parris Island Recruit and Vietnam Platoon
tvMatlock
1986
Bobby Thomas
movieThe Sensational Shocking Wonderful Wacky 70's
1980
Self - Earth, Wind & Fire
movieSgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band
1978
Earth, Wind & Fire
movieThat's the Way of the World
1975
Band Member (uncredited)
movieStar!
1968
Singing Soldier (uncredited)
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movieSweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song
1971
Orchestrator