David Bailey (October 27, 1933 – November 25, 2004) was an American actor. Born in Newark, New Jersey, he went on to have a lengthy career in theater and television, perhaps his best known role being Dr. Russ Matthews on the long-running daytime soap Another World (1973–1981, 1989, 1992).
On November 25, 2004, Bailey drowned in the pool at his home in Los Angeles, California. He was 71 years old. His grave is located in Forest Lawn – Hollywood Hills Cemetery.
At the time of his death, he had been playing Alistair Crane on the daytime soap Passions for less than three months, to great fan and critical praise. After his death, the role was recast with soap actor John Reilly. The following year, Bailey's son Xander had a small role on Passions as Edmund, a man who dated Alistair's granddaughter, Fancy.
Filmography
Film Year Title Role Notes1967 Up the MacGregors! Gregor Mac Gregor 1969Three1969Change of MindTommy Benson1973Wicked, WickedRick Stewart1990In a Pig's Eye1994Above the RimRollins2001The BelieverJudgeNever AgainChadPopcorn ShrimpShort Film2003The Good ThiefBanion2006TouchedGeorgePosthumous release
Television Year Title Role Notes1964 The Bill Dana Show Johnny Episode: "Tonsils for Two"1966HawkGreg MeyersEpisode: "The Theory of the Innocent Bystander"McNab's LabTimmy McNabTV movie1969–1970Where the Heart IsTony Monroe1971IronsideRichard BonnerEpisode: "Love, Peace, Brotherhood and Murder"CannonBruce ConleyEpisode: "Dead Pigeon"1972The New Temperatures Rising ShowDavid AmherstEpisode: "Operation Bingo"1974–1989Another WorldRuss Matthews60 episodes1979–1993Guiding LightDoctor Polsey / Alan Spaulding2 episodes1988–1989Ryan's HopeTeddy Malcolm1986The Equalizer1st SuitEpisode: "Pretenders"1988Kate & AllieCharlie KincaidEpisode: "Inside Park Avenue"1990Working It OutPhillipEpisode: "Who Asks First"1992All My ChildrenINS InterviewerEpisode: "Episode #1.5751"1992–1999Law & OrderNed Cheron / 'Allan' Rohmer2 episodes1994One Life to LiveEd Bartowsky2004HackDr. BellamyEpisode: "One for My Baby"Something the Lord MadeGeneral John CunninghamTV movie2004–2005PassionsAlistair Crane31 episodes2008Treasure KeepersSmithTV movie; Posthumous release
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