John Bailey facts for kids

John or Jack Bailey is a name shared by many different people. This page will help you learn about some of the famous people who have had this name, from politicians and athletes to actors and scientists.

People Named John or Jack Bailey

Politicians

Many people named John or Jack Bailey have been involved in politics, helping to make laws and lead communities.

• John Bailey (MP) (died 1436) was a politician who served in the English Parliament for areas like Cricklade and Calne.
• John Bailey (Australian politician) (born 1954) is a former politician from Australia.
• John Bailey (Massachusetts politician) (1786–1835) was a member of the U.S. House of Representatives for Massachusetts.
• Jack Bailey (New South Wales politician) (1871–1947) was an Australian politician.
• John Edgar Bailey (1897–1958) was a politician from Northern Ireland.
• John H. Bailey (1864–1940) was an American politician who served as a senator and representative in Texas.
• John Moran Bailey (1904–1975) was an important American politician who led the Democratic National Committee.
• John Mosher Bailey (1838–1916) was a U.S. Representative from New York.
• John Bailey (Irish politician) (1945–2019) was a member of the Dun Laoghaire/Rathdown County Council in Ireland.
• Jack Bailey (co-operator) (1898–1969) was a Welsh activist and politician, known for his work with the Co-operative Party.
• John Bailey (Victorian politician) (1826–1871) was an Australian politician from Victoria.
• John D. Bailey (1928-2018) was an American mayor of St. Augustine, Florida.

Sports Stars

Several people named John or Jack Bailey have been well-known in the world of sports.

• Jack Bailey (footballer, born 1901) (1901–?) was an English football (soccer) player.
• Jack Bailey (footballer, born 1921) (1921–1986) was another English football (soccer) player.
• John Bailey (footballer, born 1950) is an English football player who also became a chairman of a club.
• John Bailey (footballer, born 1957) is an English football player.
• John Bailey (footballer, born 1969) is an English football player.
• J. A. Bailey (Jack Arthur Bailey, 1930–2018) was an English cricketer and also worked as an administrator in the sport.
• John Bailey (rugby league) (born 1954) is an Australian rugby league player and coach.
• John Bailey (English cricketer) (born 1940) is an English cricketer.
• John Bailey (New Zealand cricketer) (born 1941) is a New Zealand cricketer.

Legal Professionals

Some John Baileys have made their mark in the legal field, working as judges or lawyers.

• John O. Bailey (1880–1959) was a state supreme court justice in Oregon, USA.
• John P. Bailey (born 1951) is a United States federal judge.
• Sir John Bailey (born 1928–2021) was a British lawyer and public servant.

Actors

You might have seen these John or Jack Baileys on screen!

• Jack Bailey (actor) (1907–1980) was an American actor and a host of daytime game shows.
• John Bailey (British actor) (1912–1989) was a British actor who appeared in movies and on TV.
• John Bailey (American actor) (1947–1994), also known as Jack Baker, was an American actor.

Musicians and Creators

These individuals contributed to music and film.

• John Bailey (luthier) (1931–2011) was a skilled craftsman who made beautiful guitars in England.
• John Bailey (producer) is a Canadian recording engineer and producer, who helps create music.

Other Notable People

Many other people named John or Jack Bailey have been famous in different fields, from science to history.

• John Bailey (agriculturist) (1750–1819) was an English expert in farming and also an engraver.
• John Bailey (cinematographer) (born 1942) is an American cinematographer, meaning he works with cameras to film movies, and is also a film director.
• John Bailey (critic) (1864–1931) was an English literary critic who wrote about books and literature.
• John Bailey II (1751–1823) was a clockmaker from Massachusetts, USA.
• John Bailey Denton (1814–1893) was a British surveyor and civil engineer, who designed and built things like roads and bridges.
• J. Michael Bailey (born 1957) is an American psychologist and professor.
• John William Bailey (1831–1914) was a British painter known for his miniature paintings.
• John Bailey (cutler) (1736–?) was an American cutler and metalworker, who made and repaired tools and metal items.
• John Eglington Bailey (1840–1888) was an English antiquary, someone who studies old things and history.
• John Frederick Bailey (1866–1938) was a botanist and horticulturist in Queensland, Australia, who studied plants and gardening.
• John Bailey (botanist) (1800–1864) was also a botanist and horticulturist in South Australia, and was the grandfather of John Frederick Bailey.

See also

• Jonathan Bailey (disambiguation)
• John Baillie (disambiguation)
• John Bayley (disambiguation)
• John Baily (disambiguation)