Nicholas Bailey facts for kids

Nicholas Richard Bailey was born on July 5, 1971, in Birmingham, England. He is a British actor, most famous for playing Anthony Trueman in the TV show EastEnders. He also appeared on the show Soapstar Superstar in 2006.

Nicholas went to several schools, including Old Swinford Hospital School, The Blue Coat School, and Cherry Orchard in Birmingham.

Acting on Stage and Radio

Nicholas Bailey has acted in many plays. He played Macduff in a play called Macbeth. He was also in a play called Breakfast with Mugabe, where he played a security officer. Another big role was as The Duke of Burgundy in King Lear at the Royal National Theatre in London.

In 2012, Nicholas joined the cast of a BBC Radio 4 show called The Archers. He played a character named Carl in this popular radio soap opera.

Nicholas Bailey's TV Roles

Nicholas Bailey has been in many television shows and films. His most well-known role is Dr. Anthony Trueman in EastEnders. He played this character for many years, starting in 2000. He returned to the show in 2014 and is expected to be back again in 2025.

He has also appeared in other popular shows. These include Doctors, where he played a paramedic, and Casualty. He was also in Holby City and The Bill. Before EastEnders, he had roles in Coronation Street and London's Burning.

• EastEnders – Dr. Anthony Trueman (2000–2005, 2014, 2025–present)
• House of Anubis – Police Officer (2011)
• Doctors – Paramedic (2001–2009)
• Beautiful People – First Policeman (2008)
• Manchester Passion – Peter (2006)
• Holby City – Neil Morton (2004)
• Casualty – Felix (1998–1999)
• Heartburn Hotel – Prince Ekoku (1998)
• Coronation Street – Lee Middleton (1996–1997)
• Accused – Jack Vincent (1996)
• I.D. – Mickey (1995)
• The Bill – Joseph Tucker (1994)
• London's Burning – Martin (1994)

Other TV Appearances

Nicholas Bailey has also appeared on TV as himself. He was on Soapstar Superstar in 2006, where he was a participant. He has also been a guest on talk shows like This Morning and Loose Women.

He appeared in a documentary called Walter Tull: Forgotten Hero in 2008. He was also part of Sport Relief in 2002, which raises money for good causes.

• Walter Tull: Forgotten Hero – Himself (2008)
• No. 1 Soap Fan – Himself (2007)
• Another Audience with Shirley Bassey – Himself (2006)
• Soapstar Superstar – Himself (2006)
• This Morning – Himself (2006)
• Byker Grove – Himself (2005)
• Loose Women – Himself (2003)
• Liquid News – Himself (2001–2003)
• It's Only TV...But I Like It – Himself (2002)
• Sport Relief – Himself (2002)
• 2002 Top of the Pops Awards – Himself / Presenter (2002)
• EastEnders Revealed – Himself (2002)