British comedian, musician and actor Bill Bailey is recognized for his trademark long hair and beard. His diverse career included stints as a rock musician, stand-up comic, quiz show fixture and familiar actor in both television and film. His wide-ranging talents and distinctive look, as well as an unapologetic fondness for nerdish pursuits (his son Dax was named for a character in "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine" (syndicated 1993-99)) earned him an especially unique and devoted fan base.
