Philip Bailey
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.
Acting
Movie
Full Metal Jacket
as Parris Island Recruit and Vietnam Platoon
1987
TV
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
as Self
2014
Movie
Star!
as Singing Soldier (uncredited)
1968
TV
The Ellen DeGeneres Show
as Self - Musical Guest
2003
TV
Matlock
as Bobby Thomas
1986
TV
MADtv
as Self
1995
Movie
Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band
as Earth, Wind & Fire
1978
TV
The Grammys
as Self
1959
Movie
K-Pops!
as Earth, Wind & Fire
2026
TV
Mr. Robinson
as Philip Bailey
2015
Movie
That's the Way of the World
as Band Member (uncredited)
1975
Movie
Earth, Wind & Fire: Live at Montreux
as lead vocals, percussion
1997
Movie
Chicago and Earth, Wind & Fire - Live at the Greek Theatre
2005
Movie
Earth, Wind & Fire in Concert
as Vocals
1982
TV
CMT Crossroads
as Self
2002
Movie
FireAid Benefit Concert
as Self (Earth, Wind & Fire)
2025
Movie
Earth Wind & Fire: Shining Stars
as self
2001
Movie
Earth, Wind & Fire
as Himself
2004
Movie
An Evening of Fourplay
as Himself - Vocals
1993
TV
VERZUZ
as Self [Earth, Wind & Fire]
2020
Movie
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2020 Inductions
as Self
2020
Movie
The Sensational Shocking Wonderful Wacky 70's
as Self - Earth, Wind & Fire
1980
Movie
Phil Collins - Best Video Collection 1981-2004
as self
2006
Movie
Earth, Wind & Fire (To Be Celestial vs. That's the Weight of the World)
as Self
2026
