Jonathan Bailey: 9 facts about the Bridgerton star you should know

1. Who is Jonathan Bailey? Get to know the Bridgerton actor here...

If you’re not already in love with Jonathan Bailey, you’re about to be. The British actor stars as Anthony Bridgerton in Netflix’s new series Bridgerton. From his previous on-stage and on-screen roles to his age and height, get to know the actor here. [PA Images]

2. How old is Jonathan Bailey?

Jonathan Bailey is 32 years old. He was born on April 25th in 1988. And that makes him a Taurus, in case you were wondering. [PA Images]

3. How tall is Jonathan Bailey?

Jonathan Bailey is around 5ft 11 inches, which is roughly 1.80m tall. [PA Images]

4. Where is Jonathan Bailey from?

Jonathan Bailey is an English actor. He was born in Wallingford, Oxfordshire. [PA Images]

5. Is Jonathan Bailey on Instagram?

You can follow Jonathan Bailey on Instagram at @jaybayleaf. On his grid, you’ll find photoshoots, pictures of his trips around the world and tons of behind the scenes moments from his recent projects. [via Instagram]

6. What movies and TV shows has Jonathan Bailey been in?

Jonathan Bailey has been in tons of stage productions, TV shows and movies over the years. Most recently, he starred as Jamie in the West End revival of Company. He’s also well known for his roles in Jack Ryan, Chewing Gum, Doctor Who, W1A (as Jack Patterson) and Broadchurch (as Olly Stevens). Bridgerton is his latest on-screen role. [PA Images]

7. Who plays Anthony Bridgerton in Netflix's Bridgerton?

Jonathan Bailey plays Anthony Bridgerton in Bridgerton. He is Daphne’s older brother. Anthony is the eldest Bridgerton sibling and head of the family following his father’s death. Speaking about his sex scenes in the show, Jonathan told Metro: “You do all the scenes with the intimacy coordinator before the director comes in. With Sabrina [Bartlett], we just talked about how there are slight little ways in which you can have sex and showcase the power within sex.” [Netflix]

8. What is Jonathan Bailey's net worth?

Net worths are usually quite tricky to work out but according to IdolNetWorth, Jonathan Bailey’s net worth is said to be around $1 million as of 2020. [PA Images]

9. Jonathan Bailey is gay and he plays a straight character in Bridgerton

Jonathan is gay and plays a straight character in Bridgerton. Discussing gay actors playing straight with Digital Spy, he said: “I think it shouldn't matter at all what character people play, but of course there is a narrative that's very clear, that openly gay men aren't playing straight in leading roles […] A lot of straight men have gone on to play iconic gay roles and to be lauded for that is fantastic […] But wouldn't it be brilliant to see gay men play their own experience?" [PA Images]

10. Who is Jonathan Bailey dating?

Judging by Jonathan Bailey’s Instagram, it doesn’t look like he’s currently dating anyone publicly. He might keep his personal life off social media though, and could be dating someone in private. [PA Images]