Biography

Sheldon "Big Shel" Bailey is a modern-day Renaissance man, excelling in both sports and entertainment. Towering at 6'6", his powerful frame, combined with charisma, intellect, and signature smile, make him an unforgettable presence. Bailey is an accomplished athlete in multiple sports including Aussie Rules Football, Volleyball, Football, Boxing, and his Basketball skills and legendary dunks have left a lasting impression. Beyond the court, Shel has built an impressive acting career, consistently appearing in TV, film, and commercials since 2005. Shel is a trained actor since the 8th grade. Excelling in school and church performances, he graduated high school with Thespian Honors and Academic Honors. He received a D-1 athletic scholarship to Winthrop University but would later achieve a scholarship at Florida International University, his Alma mater. He functioned as the President of the Black Student Union and the unofficial Spoken Word Poet on campus. Towards the end of his senior year in college Sheldon Bailey found a talent agency in Miami to represent him and he got to work in the industry. Booking dozen and then hundreds of sports advertisements. While performing with and "as" some of the biggest sports talents in the world. Bailey worked tirelessly to develop as an actor and prove he was much more than an athletic talent. Over the years Bailey has landed dozens of acting roles on big shows for major networks, including Netflix, Showtime, and FX/Hulu, Nickelodeon, Amazon Prime, & Peacock. Acclaimed TV/Film critics Richard Roeper & Ebert called Bailey, "A standout" for his portrayal of DeAndre Jordan on the miniseries "Clipped". "Big Shel", the music artist has released 3 full music projects "Golden Eagle", "Crazy Joey", and "Carolina Blue Dream". Shel produced and cast the music videos. He's the author of a published book 180 Degrees, a collection of spoken word poetry. He produced a pilot called "Adulting", that garnished multiple film festival awards for casting and music which Bailey cast and scored the "short film". With success in sports and the television commercial industry, Bailey lends his hand and expertise to some of the world's most recognizable retail brands. A skilled writer and producer, he brings a deep passion for culture and human connection to every project he takes on. Drawing from his diverse career and life experiences, Shel continues to thrive as a creator, consultant, and storyteller. Bailey is a father of 3. He often lends himself to various charities like St. Anne's Today, The Salvation Army, SOS Children's Villages, Say No Bullying, and The Hoop Bus.
- IMDb mini biography by: Angie Brantley