Robert Bailey Jr's foray into the realm of entertainment commenced at the tender age of three, when he secured a coveted role in a prominent advertising campaign for Family Circle magazine, successfully outshining hundreds of other youthful contenders.
Born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, a city located in the north-central United States, Bailey has since embarked on a diverse and illustrious career in the film industry, appearing in a wide range of cinematic productions that have garnered significant attention and acclaim.
Some of his most notable film credits include M. Night Shyamalan's thought-provoking thriller, The Happening, in which he shared the screen with the talented Mark Wahlberg, as well as the stop-motion animated fantasy film, Coraline, which starred the talented Dakota Fanning.
In addition to these notable roles, Bailey's filmography is also marked by appearances in a variety of other films, including From The Rough, a sports drama that boasted an impressive cast, including the talented Taraji P. Henson and Michael Clarke Duncan, as well as To Save A Life, a drama that tackled complex themes and issues.
His body of work also includes the supernatural drama, Dragonfly, which starred the accomplished Kevin Costner and Kathy Bates, as well as the science fiction film, Mission to Mars, and the critically acclaimed documentary, What the #$*! Do We Know!?, which explored complex philosophical and scientific concepts.
Furthermore, Bailey has also demonstrated his versatility as a performer by taking on a range of roles in television productions, including the title role in the Hallmark Hall of Fame's Little John, as well as starring roles in NBC's Behind the Camera: The Unauthorized Story of 'Diff'rent Strokes' and VH1's Too Legit: The MC Hammer Story.
Beyond his impressive filmography, Bailey has concurrently cultivated a thriving television career, marked by a succession of recurring roles on esteemed programs such as The Parenthood, Diagnosis Murder, and Becker, his outstanding performances in these projects ultimately garnering him a prestigious Young Artist Award.
In addition to these notable recurring roles, Bailey has also held the distinction of being a series regular on the popular television series Wanda At Large. Furthermore, his impressive range has been showcased through a wide array of guest starring roles on numerous other notable programs, including the critically acclaimed E.R., The Practice, Touched By An Angel, CSI:Miami, and Memphis Beat, among many others.
