Derek Bailey - Actor Profile

Derek Bailey

Acting
Updated: Apr 19, 2026
8Total Films
0.0 Highest Rated
Born: Jan 29, 1930
Birth Place: Sheffield, England, UK

About Derek Bailey

Derek Bailey was an English guitarist who was an important figure in free improvisation.

Known For: Acting

Derek Bailey Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Derek Bailey reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 8 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Derek Bailey's work falls within the Music genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 0% of Derek Bailey's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains On The Edge: Improvisation in Music, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Derek Bailey Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Derek Bailey's career based on audience ratings.

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On The Edge: Improvisation in Music (1992) movie poster
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On The Edge: Improvisation in Music: British series stressing the role of, and showing different kinds of, improvisation in music. Produced for UK's Channel

On The Edge: Improvisation in Music

1992•Music
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Derek Bailey: All Thumbs (2009) movie poster
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Derek Bailey: All Thumbs: Barcelona Chronicles N°02. Derek Bailey (solo electric guitar). A solo concert filmed in July 2004 on a hot summer after

Derek Bailey: All Thumbs

2009•Music
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Cecil Taylor: All The Notes (2005) movie poster
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Cecil Taylor: All The Notes: Cecil Taylor was the grand master of free jazz piano. "All the Notes" captures in breezy fashion the unconventional stan

Cecil Taylor: All The Notes

2005•Documentary
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Mountain Stage (1993) movie poster
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Mountain Stage: A collaborative improvisational guitar and dance set featuring backing from crickets and cicadas.

Mountain Stage

1993•Music
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Money (1985) movie poster
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Money: Money (1985) is an historical document of the early days of "language poetry" and the downtown improvised music scene.

Money

1985

Full Filmography

Every movie Derek Bailey has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2009 Derek Bailey: All Thumbs - Flop Similar →
2005 Cecil Taylor: All The Notes Himself Flop Similar →
2004 Derek Bailey: Playing for Friends on 5th Street Self Flop Similar →
2003 One Plus One 2 Self Flop Similar →
1995 Derek Bailey & Will Gaines: Will - Flop Similar →
1993 Mountain Stage Self Flop Similar →
1992 On The Edge: Improvisation in Music Himself Flop Similar →
1985 Money Himself Flop Similar →

Derek Bailey - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Derek Bailey?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Derek Bailey is "On The Edge: Improvisation in Music" with a rating of 0.0/10.

How many movies has Derek Bailey acted in?

Derek Bailey has been featured in at least 8 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Derek Bailey?

Other notable films include "Derek Bailey: All Thumbs", "Cecil Taylor: All The Notes", and "Mountain Stage".

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