Person in history
D'Army Bailey
D'Army Bailey, American lawyer, judge, and actor (born 1941)
Life at a glance
- Died
- 2015 · July 12
Their story
Who they were
D'Army Bailey, American lawyer, judge, and actor (born 1941)
Early life
Bailey was born in 1941 in the United States. He grew up during the Civil Rights era, which shaped his later commitment to justice and historical preservation.
Path and career
Bailey practiced law in Memphis and served as a municipal judge, focusing on civil rights cases and advocacy. He founded the Memphis Civil Rights Museum to document and preserve African American history in the city.
He appeared in several films and television productions, including a notable role in the 2005 film Hustle & Flow. Bailey remained active in Memphis's legal and cultural communities throughout his career.
Why this date
D'Army Bailey appears on our July 12 calendar for 2015 as a death entry.
Sources
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Questions about D'Army Bailey
When did D'Army Bailey die?
July 12 2015.
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