David Bailey CBE (born January 2, 1938 in Leytonstone, London) is a celebrated English photographer.

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 (1973-1978, 1979-1981, 1989, 1992).

He drowned in the pool at his home in Los Angeles, California on November 25, 2004. 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.

David Bailey is a broadcaster, motocross school instructor and former professional motocross racer, born December 311961 in San Diego, California. He is the adopted son of Gary "Professor" Bailey, also a former professional motocrosser.

Bailey began riding bicycles at the age of 3, and received his first bike, a 60cc Yamaha at age 10. He started racing that same year. David started working hard to progress his career, and he won the 1978 250cc Amateur National Championship on an antiquated Bultaco motorcycle. He turned professional the next year, but had a tough rookie season. For 1980 joined Kawasaki's Team Green, and was one of the first members of that program. He began showing major potential and earned national #45. 1981 was his last year on Kawasaki, and Bailey moved further and further up the rankings. A major breakthrough came when he was asked to ride for Team Honda in 1982, managed by multi-time World Champion Roger DeCoster.

That season, Bailey was a member of the Motocross des Nations team, and helped the team to its second consecutive victory. David joined the team as an alternate for 1982 National Supercross and Motocross champion Donnie Hansen.

1983 was one of Bailey's greatest years, as he won the 250cc Supercross and National Championships, and was awarded the Wrangler Grand National title. He also won the USGP at Unadilla and repeated as Motocross Des Nations champion. The next season was more of the same, as David added the 500cc National crown to his resume, won the King of Bercy title and led the USA to victory in the Motocross Des Nations for the 3rd straight year. Bailey would win many more major races in the next few seasons, most notably two more MXdN titles, and coming out on top of a titanic duel with teammate and fellow champion Rick Johnson at the 1986 Anaheim Supercross. Bailey was going faster than he ever had in his life, and many say faster than anyone before, when he rode his Honda CR500 to the win at the Motocross Des Nations that fall. The performance by the US team is regarded as one of the most dominant in history.

Tragically, prior to the start of the 1987 Supercross season, Bailey was injured in a practice crash in Lake Huron, California. There was significant spinal cord damage, and Bailey became paralyzed from the waist down, a paraplegic. Bailey withdrew from the industry and sport he loved for seven years.

Bailey would re-emerge in 1994 as a supercross commentator for ESPN. His knowledgeable background and insightful commentary was a highlight of the coverage.

In 1997 Bailey made the decision to start training for the Hawaii Ironman triathlon. In his first two attempts, he finished 3rd, then 2nd, and finally in 2000 he became Ironman World Champion, 13 years after his accident.

Bailey was inducted into the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame in 1999 .

Bailey continues his role as a TV broadcaster to this day. He is also the spokesperson of the blank">Full Circle Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to helping others with spinal cord injuries and contribute to finding a cure.

On February 14, 2006, Bailey rode again. Riding a new Honda CRF450R, outfitted with nerf bars, hand brakes, and a seat to hold him in place, Bailey completed several laps of the track in _Lake Elsinore, CA. On his very first attempt to ride in 19 years, as a paraplegic, Bailey circulated the track with his son Sean, at very impressive speeds. Bailey himself said, "If I could stick my leg out, I think I could go as fast as I used to!" He has expressed a desire to do more of this in the future.

On February 9, 2007, Bailey made a passionate plea to the top riders in the sport of Motocross to start wearing a revolutionary new device called the Leatt Brace . The Leatt Brace is worn around the neck and shoulder to reduce the range of motion in the neck that a rider may endure during a severe crash, the goal being to reduce the amount of paralyzing injuries that have seemed to have surged in recent years.

David Bailey is a British editor and author whose published output to date comprises a combination of short stories, audio dramas and magazine articles.

Both before and since being professionally published, Bailey contributed to a number of Doctor Who fanzines in writing and editorial capacities, including Matrix, Silver Carrier and Cottage Under Siege.

As an editor, he worked for the British magazine publisher Titan from 1997 to 2000 during which time he edited their Simpsons and Xena, Warrior Princess titles among others.

His first professionally published writing was a number of articles for the magazine Cult Times, starting in 1996. Since that time he has contributed articles to a wide range of factual publications, including consumer guides and television listing magazines.

Subsequently, he co-authored a number of guidebooks to television series such as Friends and Frasier. These were produced by Virgin Publishing.

The body of David Bailey's fiction writing, both audio and prose, has been produced for Big Finish Production's range of Doctor Who and Doctor Who derived materials.

David Bailey was an American militia officer in the Illinois Militia who fought during the War of 1812 and the Black Hawk War, most notably serving at the Battle of Stillman's Run where he and Lt. Col. Major Isaiah Stillman were defeated by Black Hawk's British Band at the Kishwaukee River on May 14, 1832.

Although held responsible for the defeat, it is accepted by many historians that both Bailey and Stillman may have been unfairly blamed for the disasterous battle which was due more to the unclear orders given by Governor John Reynolds whose actions may have been politically motivated.

Famous London fashion photographer synonomous with the Swinging Sixties.

The photographer in Blowup (1966) is loosely based on Bailey.

He was awarded the C.B.E. (Commander of the British Empire) in 2001.

Had a daughter, Pamela, with his first wife, Barbara and a son, Xander Bailey (b. 1974), with his second wife, Lois.

Handsome soap opera vet best known for playing Russ Matthews on "Another World" for two decades. Recently gave visual life to the ruthless Alistair Crane on NBC's "Passions" in September of 2004. Until then the character had always been heard but not seen. The role is scheduled to be recast.

He was discovered submerged in his apartment pool at about 2:20 p.m. on November 25, 2004. He was known for swimming almost daily.

Stage roles in the early years included "Pal Joey" and "I Ought to Be in Pictures."

A founding member of the Black Book Theatre Company, he also wrote and directed plays.