Last updated on: January 21, 2026
Jonathan Stuart Bailey (born April 25, 1988) is an English actor renowned for his dramatic, comedic, and musical performances on stage and screen. He has won a Laurence Olivier Award and a Critics’ Choice Television Award, along with earning nominations for a Primetime Emmy Award and four Screen Actors Guild Awards. Time magazine included him in their Time 100 Next list of influential artists, and People named him Sexiest Man Alive in 2025.
As of January 2026, Jonathan Bailey is 37 years and 8 months old. His estimated net worth is $3 million, and he is 5 feet 11 inches (180 cm or 1.8 m) tall.
Bio / Wiki
Full Name:
Jonathan Stuart Bailey
Nickname:
Jonathan
Profession:
Actor
Career
Debut:
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Film: A Christmas Carol (1999, child actor)
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Television: Bramwell (1995)
Best Known For:
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Playing Anthony Bridgerton in Bridgerton (Netflix)
Genres:
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Drama
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Period drama
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Theatre
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Musical theatre
Instruments:
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Vocals (trained singer)
Awards:
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Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Company)
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Critics’ Circle Theatre Award
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Evening Standard Theatre Award
Personal Life
Date of Birth:
April 25, 1988
Age:
As of today, Jonathan Bailey is 37 years, 8 months, and 26 days old.
Zodiac Sign:
Taurus
Signature:
Not publicly disclosed
Nationality:
British
Birth Place:
Oxfordshire, England
Residence:
London, United Kingdom
School / College / University:
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Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA)
Religion:
Not publicly disclosed
Race / Ethnicity:
White British
Food Habits:
Non-vegetarian
Hobbies:
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Theatre acting
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Reading
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Music
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Fitness
Tattoo:
No known tattoos
Physical Stats & More
Height:
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In feet: 5’11”
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In centimeters: 180 cm
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In meters: 1.80 m
Weight:
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In kilograms: approx. 75 kg
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In pounds: approx. 165 lbs
Body Measurements:
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Chest Size: 40 inches
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Biceps Size: 14 inches
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Waist Size: 32 inches
Shoe Size:
UK 10
Dress Size (female):
Not applicable
Bra Size (female):
Not applicable
Eye Color:
Blue
Hair Color:
Light Brown
Family
Spouse:
Unmarried
Father:
Stuart Bailey (served as managing director of Rowse Honey)
Mother:
Carole Bailey (audiologist)
Siblings:
Bailey is the youngest of four children and the only boy, with three older sisters.
Children:
None
Others:
Keeps family life very private
Relationship & More
Marital Status:
Unmarried
Marriage Date:
Not applicable
Affairs or Dating History:
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Jonathan Bailey is openly gay
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He keeps his romantic relationships private
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No publicly confirmed partner as of 2026
Favorite Things
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Favorite Activity: Theatre performances
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Favorite Destination: European cities
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Favorite Style: Classic & elegant fashion
Net Worth 2026
As of January 2026, it’s estimated that Jonathan Bailey has a net worth of about $3 million. Lets breakdown from where he made this fortune.
1) Bridgerton (Netflix) — TV series income (Primary visibility driver)
What reporting says
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Industry writeups and fan-economy articles estimate per-episode pay for major Bridgerton leads at roughly $50k–$250k per episode, with some outlets estimating Jonathan toward the lower–middle of that range earlier on and higher after Season 2 success. Exact numbers per actor are not publicly confirmed.
How he gets paid (typical structure)
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For a hit Netflix series, an actor receives an upfront fee (per episode or season) negotiated via their agent/union representation. Successful seasons usually lead to higher pay in subsequent seasons.
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Additional income can come as residuals (depends on contracts / territory) and later promotional/event fees. Residuals for streaming shows are smaller and opaque compared with traditional TV, but global success increases overall earning power for follow-up projects.
Confidence: medium — public reporting gives ranges; no confirmed studio/contract release.
2) Wicked (feature film) — big one for pay bump
What reporting says
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Multiple entertainment outlets and salary-roundup sites reported Jonathan Bailey’s Fiyero fee at around $400,000–$450,000 for the film. These figures appear in aggregated reporting on cast salaries for Wicked.
How he gets paid
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For feature films, actors usually receive an upfront guaranteed fee. If they are a major star, they might also negotiate bonuses, box-office points, or backend participation, but for supporting/mid-tier leads the standard is a negotiated flat fee. Ensemble/producer deals and name value (Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo) affect relative scale.
Confidence: medium — multiple outlets report the $450k figure, but studio payrolls are private.
3) Jurassic World Rebirth / Other film work
What reporting says
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Some outlets (entertainment roundups) estimate Bailey received roughly $400k–$600k for big studio parts such as Jurassic World Rebirth (figures vary across writeups).
How he gets paid
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Same as other films: negotiated flat fee; for franchise films, agents may push for bonuses tied to box office or merchandising if the actor has negotiating leverage.
Confidence: low–medium — figures are reported as estimates; not confirmed by studio.
4) Fellow Travelers (streaming limited series / prestige TV)
What reporting says
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Some trade reporting cites ~$200k–$225k for Bailey’s fee on projects like Fellow Travelers (Variety/allied outlets referenced in synopsis).
How he gets paid
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Upfront fee per season/miniseries; limited residuals depending on platform and union agreements.
Confidence: medium — figure reported in trade writeups but not official.
5) Theatre (West End / Olivier-winning roles)
What reporting says
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Theatre pay is generally much lower than film/TV, but consistent stage work and award recognition (Olivier Award for Company) increases demand and ticket-linked bonuses for high-profile productions. Precise salaries are rarely published.
How he gets paid
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Weekly contracts (West End/Broadway) or fixed runs for productions; can include incentives for long runs and higher fees for star names. Theatre also provides prestige that helps secure higher screen fees.
Estimated range: low-to-mid five-figures per week for a West End lead (varies widely). Confidence: medium (theatre pay scales are known ranges but specific contracts vary).
6) Endorsements, Brand Collaborations & Merch
What reporting says
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Jonathan has collaborated with fashion/eyewear brands (reporting highlights partnerships like Loewe and a Cubitts eyewear tie-in for charity), and outlets mention he’s done selective brand work (fashion houses, events). These collaborations bring direct fees + merch/royalty/charity proceeds.
How he gets paid
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Endorsements often pay either flat fees or campaign rates (plus product/appearance fees). Special collaborations (e.g., charitable merch) can be structured so proceeds go partly to charity and partly to talent/agent.
Estimated contribution to income: variable — for mid/upper-tier actors, endorsement deals can add tens to hundreds of thousands annually depending on quantity and brand prestige. Confidence: medium.
7) Voice work, narration, paid guest appearances, and royalties
Notes
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Bailey likely earns smaller recurring income from voice-over, narration, audiobook work, guest appearances, and long-tail residuals where applicable. These tend to be modest but steady.
Confidence: low–medium — typical for actors of his profile.
Source of Income – Acting
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Netflix series (Bridgerton)
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BBC & streaming TV shows
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Feature films
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West End & theatre performances
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Voice acting & narration
Car Collection
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Not publicly disclosed
House
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Owns property in London (details private)
Pets
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Not publicly known
