G.W. Bailey
Actor

G.W. Bailey Net Worth

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G.W. Bailey was born in Port Arthur, Texas in 1944 and began his acting career in the mid 1960s. He is best known for his role as Captain Thaddeus Harris in Police Academy (1984). He has also appeared in Starsky and Hutch (1975), Charlie's Angels (1976) and CHiPs (1977). In 1993, he returned to Texas to study at Southwest Texas State University and graduated with a Bachelor's degree of Fine Arts, Theatre in 1994. He has also worked voluntarily for the Sunshine Kids Foundation since his goddaughter was diagnosed with leukemia. In 2001, he was announced as the executive director of the foundation.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Who is it? Actor, Soundtrack
Birth Day August 27, 1944
Birth Place  Port Arthur, Texas, United States
Age 79 YEARS OLD
Birth Sign Virgo
Occupation Actor
Years active 1974–present
Spouse(s) Eleanor Jane Goosby (m. 1966; div. 1999)
Children 2

💰 Net worth

G.W. Bailey is an esteemed actor and soundtrack artist in the United States, known for his remarkable contributions to the entertainment industry. In 2024, his net worth is estimated to range between $100K and $1 million. Throughout his successful career, Bailey has captivated audiences with his portrayal of diverse characters, showcasing his exceptional talent and versatility. From starring in notable films and television shows to lending his voice to soundtracks, he has undoubtedly left a lasting impact on the entertainment world. With his impressive body of work and continued dedication to his craft, G.W. Bailey continues to solidify his position as a respected figure in the industry.

Biography/Timeline

1960

Bailey left college and spent the mid-1960s working at local theater companies before moving to California in the mid-1970s, where he landed roles on television programs of the day such as Starsky and Hutch and Charlie's Angels. His film debut was in A Force of One (1979), an early Chuck Norris film. He then got his breakout role as Rizzo in M*A*S*H. He also did a star making turn as Tom Berenger's sidekick in Rustler's Rhapsody (1985).

1990

In the late 1990s he starred in three of the seventeen television movies and miniseries in the Bible Collection series produced for the TNT television network, Solomon (1997), Jesus (1999), and Paul (2000).

1993

He returned to college in 1993, and graduated from Texas State University in San Marcos, Texas in May 1993, with a Bachelor of Fine Arts, Theatre. For the 1999–2000 school year, he was the Artist-in-Residence.

2001

Since 2001, Bailey has served as the Executive Director of the Sunshine Kids Foundation, which provides trips and activities for hundreds of young cancer patients annually. He first volunteered with the organization after his goddaughter was diagnosed with leukemia.

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Tags 1944 births Male actors from Texas American male film actors American male stage actors American male television actors Living people People from Port Arthur, Texas Lamar University alumni Texas Tech University alumni Texas State University alumni 20th-century American male actors 21st-century American male actors

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