Actor. A native of Newark, New Jersey, Bailey is most remembered to television audiences for his more recent role as ‘Alistair Crane’ on the soap opera, “Passions.” The character was first began in July 1999 but was only heard in voice and not seen until September 2004 when Bailey took the part. Bailey also played the roles of ‘Tony Monroe’ on “Where The Heart Is” from 1969 to 1970, ‘Dr. David Amherst’ on “Temperatures Rising” from 1972 to 1973, ‘Dr. Russell ‘Russ’ Matthews’ on “Another World” from 1973 to 1978, 1979 to 1981, 1989, 1992, and ‘Teddy Malcolm’ on “Ryan’s Hope” from 1988 to 1989. Bailey also appeared in the films, “7 Women For The MacGregors” (1967), “Change Of Mind” (1969), “Wicked, Wicked” (1973), “Above The Rim” (1994), “The Good Thief” (2002), “Something The Lord Made” (2004), and television appearances in, “Dennis The Menace”, “Law & Order”, “Hack”, “Cannon”, “Hazel”, “Kate & Allie”, and “Cimmarron Strip.” Bailey was also a noted stage actor appearing in several plays. Bailey passed away on November 25, 2004, at the age of 71, from an accidental drowning. (bio by: K)