Jonathan Stuart Bailey is a British actor born on April 25, 1988, in Wallingford, Oxfordshire, England. He began his acting career as a child, performing with the Royal Shakespeare Company at the age of seven and later playing Gavroche in a West End production of *Les Misérables* at just eight years old[1][3]. This early start set the stage for a diverse and successful career in both theatre and television. Bailey is known for his versatility, having appeared in a wide range of roles across different genres. In theatre, he has performed in contemporary plays like *The York Realist* and *Cock*, as well as classical works such as *Othello* and *Richard II*. His musical theatre credits include the London revival of *The Last Five Years* and the West End revival of *Company*, for which he won a Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role in a Musical in 2019[1][2]. On screen, he has had notable roles in series like *Broadchurch* and *Crashing*, as well as the popular Netflix series *Bridgerton*, where he plays Anthony Bridgerton[1][6]. Recently, Bailey has gained recognition for his role as Tim Laughlin in the miniseries *Fellow Travelers*, earning him a Critics' Choice Television Award and a Primetime Emmy nomination[1][8]. He has also been involved in the film adaptation of *Wicked*, playing Fiyero, which earned him a SAG Award nomination[1]. In 2025, he appeared in the science fiction thriller *Jurassic World Rebirth*, further expanding his filmography[1]. Bailey continues to be a prominent figure in both British theatre and international television, known for his talent and versatility across various genres.