
Philip Bailey
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- May 8, 1951
- Birthplace
- Denver, Colorado, USA
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.
Filmography

Earth, Wind & Fire (To Be Celestial vs. That's the Weight of the World) 2026
as Self

K-Pops! 2026
as Earth, Wind & Fire

A Grammy Salute to Earth, Wind & Fire Live: The 21st Night of September 2025
as Self

FireAid Benefit Concert 2025
as Self (Earth, Wind & Fire)

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2020 Inductions 2020
as Self

Phil Collins - Best Video Collection 1981-2004 2006
as self

Chicago and Earth, Wind & Fire - Live at the Greek Theatre 2005
Actor

Earth, Wind & Fire 2004
as Himself

Earth Wind & Fire: Shining Stars 2001
as self

Earth, Wind & Fire: Live at Montreux 1997
as lead vocals, percussion

An Evening of Fourplay 1993
as Himself - Vocals

Full Metal Jacket 1987
as Parris Island Recruit and Vietnam Platoon

Earth, Wind & Fire in Concert 1982
as Vocals

The Sensational Shocking Wonderful Wacky 70's 1980
as Self - Earth, Wind & Fire

Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band 1978
as Earth, Wind & Fire

That's the Way of the World 1975
as Band Member (uncredited)

Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song 1971
Orchestrator

Star! 1968
as Singing Soldier (uncredited)
Credits from TMDB.