Bonnie Bedelia is a well-known name in the movie as well as television industry. She has starred in projects such as Lovers and Other Strangers, They Shoot Horses, Don’t They?, Die Hard, Love of Life, The Division and more. She is part of the popular Culkin family but many might not know that interesting fact about her.
Well, besides the small tidbits, there are few other facts that people want to know about Boonie. So, in this biography we will take a look at Bedelia’s childhood, career, relationship status and more.
Where Is Bonnie Bedelia From?
The talented actress was born Bonnie Bedelia Culkin in New York City, New York on March 25, 1948. She grew up alongside her brothers, Terry Culkin and Kit Culkin and her sister, Candice Culkin. Bonnie Bedelia’s parents, Philip Harley Culkin and Marian Ethel Wagner Culkin reportedly guided her and her siblings into acting at one time or another.
Bonnie was reportedly born during a difficult financial period in her family. Her father, who worked in a public relations’ firm , had gone bankrupt and they had to live in poor condition. Sadly her mother, a writer and editor, passed away when Bedelia was only 14 while her dad also died shortly after. It is evident that she had had a difficult experience as a young child.
How Did Bonnie Bedelia’s Journey In Acting Start?
Aforementioned, Bonnie Bedelia’s parents had guided her and her siblings into acting when they were young. But even before acting, Bonnie was a dance student. She trained at School at American Ballet in her youth and even appeared in a few productions with the New York City Ballet.
One of the productions that she was involved in was The Nutcracker. Also Bedelia appeared in the telecast of the production of the George Balanchine Nutcracker in 1958. This was her only dancing role on screen and she played Clara.
Bonnie Bedelia then turned her focus into acting and had trained at HB Studio in Greenwich Village. According to IMDb, she also studied at Actors Studio in New York to pursue a successful career in acting.
What Projects Has Bonnie Bedelia Worked On?
Soon after she decided to pursue a career in acting, Bonnie booked a part in the soap opera Love of Life. She played the part of Sandy Porter in 13 episodes of the show in 1965 before making brief appearances in other series such as Judd for the Defense, The High Chaparral. The Came Bronson and more.
Her film debut came in 1969 when she played Annie Burke in the movie The Gypsy Moths. This was followed by a sling of films including They Shoot Horses, Don’t They?, The Strange Vengeance of Rosalie, and Lovers and Other Strangers.
Continuing with her acting journey, Bonnie Bedelia worked on numerous projects throughout the 1970s and 1980s. Few of the most popular works that she starred in during this time are Heart Like a Wheel, Million Dollar Infield, Die Hard, The Boy Who Could Fly, The New Land, Love Story and Between Friends. Bonnie played the part of Holly McClane in Die Hard and reprised the role for the 1990 sequel Die Hard 2.
Furthermore, Bedelia worked on many successful movies and television series including Bad Manners, Gloria, Homecoming, Fallen Angels and Needful Things. From 2001 to 2004, Bonnie played Captain Kate McCafferty in The Division. She also starred in another TV series, Parenthood between 2010 and 2015 while working on a few other projects.
In recent years she has appeared on The Noel Diary, Panic, Life on the Rocks, A Stone in the Water, Christmas on the Cast and What/If.
As of January 2023, the talented actress has worked on over 90 projects. Therefore it is no surprise that Bonnie Bedelia’s net worth is estimated to be around $4 million. And with her continuing her acting journey, there is no doubt that Bonnie will find even more fame and fortune in the coming days.
Who Is Bonnie Bedelia Married To?
Talking about her personal life, the Parenthood star is a happily married woman. Bonnie Bedelia’s husband is Michael MacRae and the pair tied the knot in 1995. They previously resided in LA but sold their Santa Monica home in 1996 to move to Washington State.
But before finding her happiness with Michael, Bonnie Bedelia had been married twice. She had been together with Ken Luber, a scriptwriter from 1969 to 1980. The former pair welcomed two sons, Uri Luber and Jonah Luber during their marriage. Moreover, Bonnie tied the knot for the second time in May 1975 to James Telfer (Jay Telfer). However, they ended their marriage only a few months later.
Well, while IMDb only lists three of Bonnie’s marriages, there are reports about her also marrying Robert Lieberman. This marriage was only mentioned in an article by the Los Angeles Times in 1996. It is unclear if Michael is Bedelia’s third or fourth husband, but we can see that the duo are enjoying their time together.