# Eion Bailey

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American actor (born 1976)

For the English man accused of murder, see [Eoin Bailey](/source/Eoin_Bailey).

Eion Bailey Bailey in 2012 Born Eion Francis Hamilton Bailey (1976-06-08) June 8, 1976 (age 50) Santa Monica, California, U.S. Education American Academy of Dramatic Arts Years active 1997–present Spouse Weyni Mengesha ​ (m. 2011)​ Children 2

**Eion Francis Hamilton Bailey** ([/ˈiːɒn/](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Help:IPA/English) [*EE-on*](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Help:Pronunciation_respelling_key);[1] born June 8, 1976) is an American actor.

He stars as Jim Matthews in the [MGM+](/source/MGM%2B) horror series *[From](/source/From_(TV_series))*. He played Pvt. [David Kenyon Webster](/source/David_Kenyon_Webster) in the [HBO](/source/HBO) miniseries *[Band of Brothers](/source/Band_of_Brothers_(miniseries))* and appeared in the films *[Fight Club](/source/Fight_Club_(film))*, *[Center Stage](/source/Center_Stage_(2000_film))*, *[Mindhunters](/source/Mindhunters)*, and *[Sexual Life](/source/Sexual_Life)*. He had a [recurring role](/source/Recurring_role) on the [USA Network](/source/USA_Network) TV series *[Covert Affairs](/source/Covert_Affairs)* and played August (Pinocchio) in the [ABC](/source/American_Broadcasting_Company) TV series *[Once Upon a Time](/source/Once_Upon_a_Time_(TV_series))*. He also had a recurring role as Ray, a psychopathic killer in the [CBS](/source/CBS) series *[Stalker](/source/Stalker_(TV_series))*. He played Teddy Weizak in the 2020 limited series *[The Stand](/source/The_Stand_(2020_miniseries))*.

## Career

Bailey struggled in school until he found his calling in his high school's drama department. He was soon performing in each school play and went on to study formally at the [American Academy of Dramatic Arts](/source/American_Academy_of_Dramatic_Arts) in [New York City](/source/New_York_City). He briefly attended [Santa Barbara City College](/source/Santa_Barbara_City_College). He appeared in *[Almost Famous](/source/Almost_Famous)*, portraying [Jann Wenner](/source/Jann_Wenner). He was seen in *[Center Stage](/source/Center_Stage_(2000_film))*,[2] *[Fight Club](/source/Fight_Club)*,[3] Catherine Jelski's *The Young Unknowns*, *[The Scoundrel's Wife](/source/The_Scoundrel's_Wife)*,[4] *[Seven and a Match](/source/Seven_and_a_Match)*,[*[citation needed](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Citation_needed)*] [Renny Harlin](/source/Renny_Harlin)'s *[Mindhunters](/source/Mindhunters)* for [Miramax](/source/Miramax),[5] and the independent feature *Sexual Life* for director [Ken Kwapis](/source/Ken_Kwapis).[6] He auditioned for the role of [Bruce Wayne](/source/Bruce_Wayne_(Dark_Knight_trilogy)) in *[Batman Begins](/source/Batman_Begins)* (2005).[7]

His television appearances include *[Dawson's Creek](/source/Dawson's_Creek)*, [HBO](/source/HBO)'s highly acclaimed series *[Band of Brothers](/source/Band_of_Brothers_(miniseries))* produced by [Tom Hanks](/source/Tom_Hanks) and [Steven Spielberg](/source/Steven_Spielberg),[8] and the HBO original film *[And Starring Pancho Villa as Himself](/source/And_Starring_Pancho_Villa_as_Himself)* opposite [Antonio Banderas](/source/Antonio_Banderas).[9]

Onstage, Bailey appeared in *[Equus](/source/Equus_(play))* at the [Pasadena Playhouse](/source/Pasadena_Playhouse), as well as *[Spoon River Anthology](/source/Spoon_River_Anthology)*, *[Look Homeward, Angel](/source/Look_Homeward%2C_Angel)*, and *[Dinner at Eight](/source/Dinner_at_Eight_(play))* at the [American Academy of Dramatic Arts](/source/American_Academy_of_Dramatic_Arts), *Desire and I* at the Access Theatre Santa Barbara, and *Icarus' Mother* at the SBCC Studio Theatre. [*[citation needed](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Citation_needed)*]

In 2007, Bailey was awarded a [Daytime Emmy](/source/Daytime_Emmy_Award) for his performance in *[Life of the Party](/source/Life_of_the_Party_(2005_film))*.[10][11] Bailey had recurring guest-starring roles on the TV series *[Dawson's Creek](/source/Dawson's_Creek)* and *[ER](/source/ER_(TV_series))*. [12]

In 2010, Bailey had a recurring role in [USA Network](/source/USA_Network)'s *[Covert Affairs](/source/Covert_Affairs)* as Ben Mercer, Annie's ex-boyfriend, who was being targeted by the [CIA](/source/CIA), before returning to the Agency near the end of Season 1.[13] Bailey had a guest role on *[30 Rock](/source/30_Rock)* in 2011 as Anders, a love interest of [Liz Lemon](/source/Liz_Lemon)'s who is "definitely not a Swiss prostitute that Martha Stewart recommended."[14] In 2012, Bailey started recurring on *[Once Upon a Time](/source/Once_Upon_a_Time_(TV_series))* as August Booth.[15]

On May 1, 2013, Bailey guest-starred in "Traumatic Wound" on *[Law & Order: Special Victims Unit](/source/Law_%26_Order%3A_Special_Victims_Unit)* as Frank Patterson, an [Iraq](/source/Iraq) [war veteran](/source/War_veteran) with [PTSD](/source/PTSD) who becomes a key witness in an investigation of a [sexual assault](/source/Sexual_assault) in a nightclub.[16]

## Filmography

### Film

Year Title Role Notes 1997 A Better Place Ryan 1999 Fight Club Ricky 2000 The Young Unknowns Joe Center Stage Jim Gordon Almost Famous Jann Wenner 2002 The Scoundrel's Wife Ensign Jack Burwell 2003 Seven and a Match Sid And Starring Pancho Villa as Himself Frank N. Thayer 2004 Mindhunters Bobby Whitman 2005 Life of the Party Michael Won – Daytime Emmy award for Outstanding Performer in a Children/Youth/Family Special Sexual Life David 2008 A House Divided Romi Meir a.k.a. Language of the Enemy 2009 The Canyon Nick (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: "Boyfriend", "Road Trip" 2001 Band of Brothers Pvt. David Kenyon Webster Miniseries 2003 And Starring Pancho Villa as Himself Frank Thayer Television film Without a Trace Christopher Mayes Episode: "Confidence" 2005 ER Jake Scanlon Recurring role (season 11) CSI: NY Dean Lessing Episode: "Charge of This Post" 2006 Nightmares and Dreamscapes Lonnie Freeman Episode: "Crouch End" Orpheus N/A TV film Candles on Bay Street Sam Timmons 2009 Cold Case Patrick 'The Rifle' Lennox Episode: "November 22" Numb3rs Cam Episode: "Cover Me" 2010 Dirty Little Secret Jack (voice) Web series; main role 2010–11 Covert Affairs Ben Mercer Recurring role (seasons 1–2) 2011 30 Rock Anders Episode: "It's Never Too Late for Now" Law & Order: Criminal Intent Adam Winter Episode: "Icarus" 2012–17 Once Upon a Time August Wayne Booth / Pinocchio 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 Detective Steve Thomas TV film 2017 Switched for Christmas Tom Kinder The Last Tycoon Clint Miniseries; 3 episodes 2018 FBI Senator Gary Lynch Episode: "Family Man" 2020 The Stand Teddy Weizak Miniseries Emily in Paris Randy Zimmer Episode: "A Kiss Is Just A Kiss" Deliver by Christmas Josh TV film 2022–present From Jim Matthews Main role

## Personal life

Bailey married [Weyni Mengesha](/source/Weyni_Mengesha), a Canadian theatre director, in 2011.[17] The couple have two children.[*[citation needed](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Citation_needed)*]

## References

1. **[^](#cite_ref-1)** ["Eion Bailey welcome"](https://web.archive.org/web/20120531070154/http://boos.audioboo.fm/attachments/1680937/eion-bailey-welcome-message.mp3?audio_clip_id=510784). *audioboo.fm*. Black Sky Radio. Archived from [the original](http://audioboo.fm/boos/510784-eion-bailey-welcome-message.mp3?source=embed) (mp3, audio) on May 31, 2012. I'm Eion Bailey and I play [David Kenyon Webster](/source/David_Kenyon_Webster) on *Band*...

1. **[^](#cite_ref-2)** ["Center Stage Takes Us Behind the Scenes"](https://web.archive.org/web/20140611111227/http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1P1-79457741.html). *[Los Angeles Sentinel](/source/Los_Angeles_Sentinel)*. April 26, 2000. Archived from [the original](http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1P1-79457741.html) on June 11, 2014. Retrieved November 6, 2013.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-3)** Pearlman, Cindy (April 18, 1999). ["The Fight Club"](https://web.archive.org/web/20140611111229/http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1P2-4489350.html). *[Chicago Sun-Times](/source/Chicago_Sun-Times)*. Archived from [the original](http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1P2-4489350.html) on June 11, 2014. Retrieved November 6, 2013.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-4)** Leydon, Joe (March 12, 2002). ["The Scoundrel's Wife"](https://web.archive.org/web/20140611111211/http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-84146656.html). *[Daily Variety](/source/Variety_(magazine))*. Archived from [the original](http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-84146656.html) on June 11, 2014. Retrieved November 6, 2013.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-5)** Koehler, Robert (May 6, 2005). ["Mindhunters"](https://web.archive.org/web/20140611111231/http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-132840945.html). *[Daily Variety](/source/Variety_(magazine))*. Archived from [the original](http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-132840945.html) on June 11, 2014. Retrieved November 6, 2013.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-6)** Koehler, Robert (August 19, 2004). ["Sexual Life"](https://web.archive.org/web/20140611111209/http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-122258161.html). *[Daily Variety](/source/Variety_(magazine))*. Archived from [the original](http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-122258161.html) on June 11, 2014. Retrieved November 6, 2013.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-7)** ["Batman | Behind The Scenes of The Dark Knight Trilogy"](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oMkmjg-qZRk&t=2640s). *[YouTube](/source/YouTube)*. Warner Bros. Entertainment. Retrieved February 10, 2021.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-8)** Gilbert, Matthew (September 7, 2001). ["'Brothers in Arms' HBO Miniseries Captures the Horrors of WWII, But Not the Faces"](https://web.archive.org/web/20140611111233/http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1P2-8670573.html). *The Boston Globe*. Archived from [the original](http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1P2-8670573.html) on June 11, 2014. Retrieved November 6, 2013.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-9)** Gallo, Phil (September 5, 2003). ["And Starring Pancho Villa as himself"](https://web.archive.org/web/20140611111218/http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-109403357.html). *Daily Variety*. Archived from [the original](http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-109403357.html) on June 11, 2014. Retrieved November 6, 2013.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-10)** ["34th Annual Creative Arts & Entertainment Emmy Awards Presented at the Star-Studded Hollywood Gala"](https://web.archive.org/web/20071209182633/http://www.emmyonline.org/mediacenter/daytime_34th_creative_winners_data.html) (Press release). [Daytime Emmy Awards](/source/Daytime_Emmy_Award). June 14, 2007. Archived from [the original](http://www.emmyonline.org/mediacenter/daytime_34th_creative_winners_data.html) on December 9, 2007. Retrieved November 6, 2013.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-11)** ["Coming Attractions"](https://web.archive.org/web/20140611111206/http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1P2-5849847.html). *[The Washington Post](/source/The_Washington_Post)*. April 6, 2007. Archived from [the original](http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1P2-5849847.html) on June 11, 2014. Retrieved November 6, 2013.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-12)** Barbeito, Camila (October 7, 2020). ["You're Having a Hard Time Placing Emily in Paris's Randy Because He's in Everything"](https://www.popsugar.com/node/47862264). *POPSUGAR Entertainment*. Retrieved August 13, 2021.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-13)** Bobbin, Jay (June 5, 2011). ["'Affairs' returns on USA"](https://web.archive.org/web/20140611111223/http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1P2-28826305.html). *[The Buffalo News](/source/The_Buffalo_News)*. Archived from [the original](http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1P2-28826305.html) on June 11, 2014. Retrieved November 6, 2013.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-14)** Brissey, Breia (February 18, 2011). ["'30 Rock': Hookup on the Orient Express (Malarkey!)"](https://ew.com/article/2011/02/18/30-rock-recap-its-never-too-late-for-now/). *[Entertainment Weekly](/source/Entertainment_Weekly)*.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-15)** Abrams, Natalie (October 14, 2011). ["Once Upon a Time Exclusive: Eion Bailey Heading to Storybrooke"](https://www.tvguide.com/news/once-upon-time-eion-bailey-1038742.aspx). *[TV Guide](/source/TV_Guide)*. Retrieved November 6, 2013.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-16)** ["'Law & Order: SVU': Eion Bailey Previews 'Respectful' Portrayal of Post-War Hardships"](http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/law-order-svu-eion-bailey-450189). *[The Hollywood Reporter](/source/The_Hollywood_Reporter)*. January 5, 2013. Retrieved October 3, 2013.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-Globe2016-09-01_17-0)** Nestruck, J. Kelly (August 1, 2016). ["How stories shaped Weyni Mengesha into the theatre director she is today"](https://www.theglobeandmail.com/arts/theatre-and-performance/how-stories-shaped-weyni-mengesha-into-the-theatre-director-she-is-today/article31218837/). *[The Globe and Mail](/source/The_Globe_and_Mail)*. Retrieved July 3, 2019. That's one way to come out of maternity leave. "Two babies, three shows," is how Mengesha summarizes her schedule this summer – the Vancouver-born, Scarborough-raised director now has both a one-year-old boy and three-year-old boy with her husband, the American actor Eion Bailey.

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