Cast & creator
Philip Bailey
Best known for The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Jimmy Kimmel Live!, The Ellen DeGeneres Show
Philip James Bailey (born May 8, 1951) is an American singer, songwriter and percussionist, best known as an early member and one of the two lead singers (along with group founder Maurice White) of the band Earth, Wind & Fire. Noted for his four-octave vocal range and distinctive falsetto register, he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2000 and the Vocal Group Hall of Fame as a member of Earth, Wind & Fire. He was also inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame for his work with the band. Earth, Wind, & Fire were awarded a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for Recording at 7080 Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood, California.
Also known as: Philip Bailey Sr., Earth, Wind & Fire, Philip James Bailey
18
film credits
9
television credits
26
1959–2026 · acting roles
6.7
average across scored titles
Signature credits
Known for
Across film & television
Filmography (27)
Showing 27 of 27 credits
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
Self
2014
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Self - Musical Guest
2003
The Ellen DeGeneres Show
Self - Musical Guest
2003
Matlock
Bobby Thomas
1986
CMT Crossroads
Self
2002
Full Metal Jacket
Parris Island Recruit and Vietnam Platoon
1987
VERZUZ
Self [Earth, Wind & Fire]
2020
MADtv
Self
1995
Mr. Robinson
Philip Bailey
2015
Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band
Earth, Wind & Fire
1978
Earth, Wind & Fire (To Be Celestial vs. That's the Weight of the World)
Self
2026
K-Pops!
Earth, Wind & Fire
2026
Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song
Orchestrator
1971
Star!
Singing Soldier (uncredited)
1968
A Grammy Salute to Earth, Wind & Fire Live: The 21st Night of September
Self
2025
The Sensational Shocking Wonderful Wacky 70's
Self - Earth, Wind & Fire
1980
The Grammys
Self
1959
That's the Way of the World
Band Member (uncredited)
1975
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2020 Inductions
Self
2020
FireAid Benefit Concert
Self (Earth, Wind & Fire)
2025
Phil Collins - Best Video Collection 1981-2004
self
2006
An Evening of Fourplay
Himself - Vocals
1993
Chicago and Earth, Wind & Fire - Live at the Greek Theatre
2005
Earth, Wind & Fire in Concert
Vocals
1982
Earth, Wind & Fire: Live at Montreux
lead vocals, percussion
1997
Earth Wind & Fire: Shining Stars
self
2001
Earth, Wind & Fire
Himself
2004