Person Biography:
Eion Bailey is a talented actor known for his diverse performances in various mediums. He gained recognition for his roles in the Emmy and Golden Globe-winning HBO miniseries "Band of Brothers," as well as character roles in films like "Fight Club," "Almost Famous," and "Center Stage." He also starred alongside Antonio Banderas in the HBO series "And Starring Pancho Villa as Himself."
Bailey's performances have been praised by critics, with one critic describing his performance as "beautifully understated" and bringing a "striking balance" to the piece. He was nominated for a Golden Satellite Award and was hailed as a rising star, with Larry Gelbart, the legendary writer-producer of M.A.S.H. fame, comparing him to Henry Fonda.
In 2003, Variety Magazine named Bailey one of the top ten emerging actors to watch, and he went on to appear in the Showtime original movie "Sexual Life," which earned him the prestigious "breakthrough performance of the year award" from the Phoenix International Film Festival.
Bailey has also had a successful career in television, starring in the hit series "ER" and earning recognition as one of the Fifty Most Eligible Bachelors of 2005 by People Magazine. He has also starred opposite Ellen Pompeo in the television movie "Life of the Party," for which he won his first Emmy Award for "Outstanding Performance in a 'Youth or Family Special'."
On stage, Bailey has appeared in numerous plays, including the critically acclaimed production of "Equus" at the Pasadena Playhouse, where he played the role of Alan Strang. His performance was praised by critics, with Variety calling him "excellent" and the Hollywood Reporter describing him as "expert."
More recently, Bailey has appeared in the Showtime series "Ray Donovan" and had a recurring role on the ABC series "Once Upon a Time." He is set to star in the upcoming Amazon series "The Last Tycoon" and the nautical-drama "Extortion," which is scheduled for release in May 2017.
