- Bill Bailey was born on December 8, 1912 in Newport News, Virginia, USA. He was an actor, known for Cabin in the Sky (1943), Going Native (1936) and Show Time at the Apollo (1955). He was married to Pernell. He died on December 12, 1978 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.
- SpousePernell(? - December 12, 1978) (his death, 11 children)
- ParentsMae Ricks BaileyJoseph James Bailey
- RelativesVirgie Murray(Sibling)Dee Dee Belson(Niece or Nephew)Eura Robinson(Sibling)Tony Bellson(Niece or Nephew)Pearl Bailey(Sibling)
- Generally considered the inventor of the "moonwalk" dance step, as seen in Cabin in the Sky (1943) starring Ethel Waters, Eddie 'Rochester' Anderson and Lena Horne.
- Brother of Pearl Bailey.
- He was a patient at Will Rogers Hospital in Saranac Lake, New York and his Sister "Pearl Bailey' would visit him there.
- According to the NY Times: survived by his wife, Pernell, four sons and seven daughters.
- Parents: Joseph James Bailey, and Mae Ricks Bailey.
Contribute to this page
Suggest an edit or add missing content
