Eion Bailey

Eion Bailey

Bailey filming in January 2012
Born Eion Francis Hamilton Bailey
(1976-06-08) June 8, 1976
Santa Monica, California, U.S.
Occupation Actor
Years active 1997–present

Eion Francis Hamilton Bailey (/ˈiːɒn/ EE-on;[1] born June 8, 1976) is an American actor.

He played Pvt. David Kenyon Webster in Band of Brothers and his roles in the films Fight Club, Center Stage, Mindhunters, and Sexual Life. He had a recurring role on the USA Network TV series Covert Affairs and played August (Pinocchio) in the ABC TV series Once Upon a Time. He also had a recurring role as Ray, a psychopathic killer in the CBS series Stalker.

Career

Bailey struggled in school until he found his calling in his high school drama department. He was soon performing in each school play and went on to study formally at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York City. He briefly attended Santa Barbara City College. He appeared in Almost Famous, portraying Jann Wenner. He was seen in Center Stage,[2] Fight Club,[3] Catherine Jelski's The Young Unknowns, The Scoundrel's Wife,[4] Seven and a Match, Renny Harlin's Mindhunters for Miramax,[5] and the independent feature Sexual Life for director Ken Kwapis.[6]

His television appearances include Dawson Creek, HBO's highly acclaimed series, Band of Brothers produced by Tom Hanks and Steven Spielberg,[7] and the HBO original film And Starring Pancho Villa as Himself opposite Antonio Banderas.[8]

On stage, Bailey appeared in Equus at the Pasadena Playhouse, as well as Spoon River Anthology, Look Homeward, Angel, and Dinner at Eight at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts, Desire and I at the Access Theatre Santa Barbara, and Icarus' Mother at the SBCC Studio Theatre.

In 2007, Bailey was awarded a Daytime Emmy for his performance in Life of the Party.[9][10] Bailey has had recurring guest-starring roles on the TV series Dawson's Creek and ER.

In 2010, Bailey had a recurring role in USA Network’s Covert Affairs as Ben Mercer, Annie's ex-boyfriend, who was being targeted by the CIA, before returning to the Agency near the end of Season 1.[11] In 2012, Bailey started recurring on Once Upon a Time as August Booth.[12]

On May 1, 2013, Bailey guest starred in "Traumatic Wound" on Law & Order: Special Victims Unit as Frank Patterson, an Iraq war veteran with PTSD who becomes a key witness in an investigation of a sexual assault in a nightclub.[13]

Philanthropy

During a trip to Peru, Bailey saw a group of children travel 24 miles on foot to school. This led to the creation of Imagine This! TV, a reality TV show chronicling one week philanthropic projects for people all around the world. The network uses an open-source collaboration platform that encourages input from its viewers. Bailey is currently working on getting broadcast distribution for the TV show.

Filmography

Film

Year Title Role Notes
1997 A Better Place Ryan
1999 Fight Club Ricky  
2000 The Young Unknowns Joe  
2000 Center Stage Jim Gordon
2000 Almost Famous Jann Wenner
2002 The Scoundrel's Wife Ensign Jack Burwell
2003 Seven and a Match Sid
2004 Mindhunters Bobby Whitman
2005 Life of the Party Michael Won – Daytime Emmy award for Outstanding Performer in a Children/Youth/Family Special
2005 Sexual Life David
2008 A House Divided Romi Meir a.k.a. Language of the Enemy
2009 The Canyon Nick
2009 (Untitled) Josh
2017 Extortion Kevin Riley

Television

Year Title Role Notes
1997 Buffy the Vampire Slayer Kyle DuFours Episode: "The Pack"
1998 Significant Others Cambell Chasen Main role
1998 Dawson's Creek Billy Konrad Episodes: "Road Trip", "Boyfriend"
2001 Band of Brothers Pvt. David Kenyon Webster Miniseries
2003 And Starring Pancho Villa as Himself Frank Thayer Television film
2003 Without a Trace Christopher Mayes Episode: "Confidence"
2005 ER Jake Scanlon Recurring role (season 11)
2005 CSI: NY Dean Lessing Episode: "Charge of This Post"
2006 Nightmares and Dreamscapes Lonnie Freeman Episode: "Crouch End"
2006 Orpheus N/A Television film
2006 Candles on Bay Street Sam Timmons Television film
2009 Cold Case Patrick 'The Rifle' Lennox Episode: "November 22"
2009 Numb3rs Cam Episode: "Cover Me"
2010 Dirty Little Secret Jack Web series; voice role; main role
2010–2011 Covert Affairs Ben Mercer Recurring role (seasons 1–2)
2011 30 Rock Anders Episode: "It's Never Too Late for Now"
2011 Law & Order: Criminal Intent Adam Winter Episode: "Icarus"
2012–present Once Upon a Time August Wayne Booth / Pinocchio Recurring role (seasons 1–2, 4, 6); 15 episodes
2013 Law & Order: Special Victims Unit Frank Patterson Episode: "Traumatic Wound"
2014 Ray Donovan Steve Knight Recurring role (season 2); 5 episodes
2015 Stalker Ray Recurring role; 6 episodes
2016 Who Killed JonBenet Television film (Lifetime)

References

  1. ↑ "Eion Bailey welcome" (mp3, audio). audioboo.fm. Black Sky Radio. I'm Eion Bailey and I play David Kenyon Webster on Band...
  2. ↑ "Center Stage Takes Us Behind the Scenes". Los Angeles Sentinel. April 26, 2000. Retrieved November 6, 2013. (subscription required)
  3. ↑ Pearlman, Cindy (April 18, 1999). "The Fight Club". Chicago Sun-Times. Retrieved November 6, 2013. (subscription required)
  4. ↑ Leydon, Joe (March 12, 2002). "The Scoundrel's Wife". Daily Variety. Retrieved November 6, 2013. (subscription required)
  5. ↑ Koehler, Robert (May 6, 2005). "Mindhunters". Daily Variety. Retrieved November 6, 2013. (subscription required)
  6. ↑ Koehler, Robert (August 19, 2004). "Sexual Life". Daily Variety. Retrieved November 6, 2013. (subscription required)
  7. ↑ Gilbert, Matthew (September 7, 2001). "'Brothers in Arms' HBO Miniseries Captures the Horrors of WWII, But Not the Faces". The Boston Globe. Retrieved November 6, 2013. (subscription required)
  8. ↑ Gallo, Phil (September 5, 2003). "And Starring Pancho Villa as Himself". Daily Variety. Retrieved November 6, 2013. (subscription required)
  9. ↑ "34th Annual Creative Arts & Entertainment Emmy Awards Presented at the Star-Studded Hollywood Gala" (Press release). Daytime Emmy Awards. June 14, 2007. Retrieved November 6, 2013.
  10. ↑ "Coming Attractions". The Washington Post. April 6, 2007. Retrieved November 6, 2013. (subscription required)
  11. ↑ Bobbin, Jay (June 5, 2011). "'Affairs' returns on USA". The Buffalo News. Retrieved November 6, 2013. (subscription required)
  12. ↑ Abrams, Natalie (Oct 14, 2011). "Once Upon a Time Exclusive: Eion Bailey Heading to Storybrooke". TV Guide. Retrieved November 6, 2013.
  13. ↑ "'Law & Order: SVU': Eion Bailey Previews 'Respectful' Portrayal of Post-War Hardships". The Hollywood Reporter. January 5, 2013. Retrieved October 3, 2013.
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