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G.W. Bailey is an American actor and producer who has appeared in numerous films and television shows. He is best known for his roles as Lieutenant Thaddeus Harris in the Police Academy films, Captain Harris in M*A*S*H, and Lieutenant Provenza in The Closer. He was born on August 27, 1944 in Port Arthur, Texas, USA. He attended Lamar University in Beaumont, Texas, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Speech and Drama. He began his acting career in the late 1960s, appearing in several television shows, including The Mary Tyler Moore Show, The Bob Newhart Show, and The Partridge Family. He made his feature film debut in the 1971 film The Last Picture Show. In 1984, he was cast as Lieutenant Thaddeus Harris in the Police Academy films. He went on to appear in all seven films in the series. He also appeared in the television series M*A*S*H, playing the role of Captain Harris from 1983 to 1984. In 2005, he was cast as Lieutenant Provenza in the TNT police drama The Closer. He appeared in all seven seasons of the show, and reprised his role in the spin-off series Major Crimes. He has also appeared in numerous other films and television shows, including The Rockford Files, The Waltons, The Dukes of Hazzard, The A-Team, and The West Wing. As of 2021, G.W. Bailey's net worth is estimated to be roughly $3 million.

Popular As George William Bailey
Occupation actor,soundtrack
Age 78 years old
Zodiac Sign Virgo
Born 27 August 1944
Birthday 27 August
Birthplace Port Arthur, Texas, USA
Nationality United States

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G.W. Bailey Height, Weight & Measurements

At 78 years old, G.W. Bailey height is 5' 7" (1.7 m) .

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Height 5' 7" (1.7 m)
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Who Is G.W. Bailey's Wife?

His wife is Eleanor June Goosby (2 April 1966 - 1999) ( divorced) ( 2 children)
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Wife Eleanor June Goosby (2 April 1966 - 1999) ( divorced) ( 2 children)
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G.W. Bailey Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is G.W. Bailey worth at the age of 78 years old? G.W. Bailey’s income source is mostly from being a successful Actor. He is from United States. We have estimated G.W. Bailey's net worth , money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2023 $1 Million - $5 Million
Salary in 2023 Under Review
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Timeline

2005

The Closer (2005) is the second series in which he, Tony Denison and Michael Paul Chan have been cast members. The first was Under Cover (1991), a series in the early 1990s about the Central Intelligence Agency.

1999

For the 1999-2000 school year, he is the Artist-in-Residence for Southwest Texas State University.

1994

In 1994, he graduated with a Bachelor's degree of Fine Arts, Theatre and, for the 1999-2000 school year, he was the Artist in Residence. While in his 30s, Bailey went prematurely gray, leading to roles of characters much older than his actual age.

1993

In 1993, he returned to Texas to study again, this time at Southwest Texas State University.

1987

Best remembered by the public for his comedic roles as Captain Thaddeus Harris in the Police Academy movies, and as Captain Felix Maxwell in the cult classic Mannequin (1987).

1984

Although he prefers dramatic acting, his most famous role will always be that of Captain Thaddeus Harris in Police Academy (1984). Since his goddaughter was diagnosed with leukemia, he has worked voluntarily for the Sunshine Kids Foundation, organizing trips for young cancer sufferers.

1979

He eventually got a movie debut role in the Chuck Norris movie A Force of One (1979) before landing the role of Luther Rizzo in M*A*S*H (1972).

1975

Here he began his work on such television series as Starsky and Hutch (1975), Charlie's Angels (1976) and CHiPs (1977).

1972

After the departure of Gary Burghoff and his character Walter "Radar" O'Reilly from M*A*S*H (1972), the producers planned to have Bailey's character Luther Rizzo take over as company clerk. However, Alan Alda was able to convince the producers to have Klinger (Jamie Farr) take the role instead.

1970

Is a member in repertory of the Actor's Theatre of Louisville in the 1970s with Michael Gross, Tom Atkins, Victor Jory and many others who went on to further fame.

1960

He worked at local theater companies during the mid 1960s until his move to California, sometime in the 1970s.

1944

George William Bailey was born on August 27, 1944 in Port Arthur, Texas. Although Bailey started college at Lamar University in Beaumont, he eventually transferred to Texas Tech University in Lubbock. He did not complete his studies.

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