Today we’ll talk about the wonderful American actress who made a significant contribution to the development of cinema, Bonnie Bedelia. Films with her participation were forever remembered by the viewer. The actress has been awarded the Golden Globe and Emmy awards several times.
Brief Biographical Information
Bonnie Bedelia was born in New York on March 25, 1948, her mother is Mariana Ethel (née Wagner), writer and editor, father is Philip Harley Culkin, a journalist. She has a sister, Candice and two brothers, Terry and Keith.
Bonnie studied at Quintano New York Ballet School and participated in local theater productions. One of the roles played was the role of Clara in The Nutcracker, directed by George Balanchine. The girl combined dance performances with studies at HB Studio and Actors in New York. In 1958, the game Bonnie could be seen in the movie Playhouse 90. In the period from 1958 to 1961, the actress was involved in theatrical productions. Ahead of her was a successful career in television.
Movie career
Brightly and touchingly, Bonnie played the role of a young teenager in the soap opera Love of Life, in which she was involved for six years.
In 1962, she starred in the film "Children's Island." For the Broadway production of “My Dear Charlie” (1966) received the World Theater Award.
In 1969, she starred in the movie "Moths in the Wind" - a film adaptation of the work of James Drot on paratroopers of the 60s of the last century. At that time, parachuting was only in its infancy, was more experimental in nature, and was dangerous. A group of daredevils, using rigid structures as wings, showed residents of American cities a show called "Death Challenge."
In the same year, Bonnie was involved in another film work, “Hunted horses are shot, isn't it?”. This is a drama about the dance marathon of the Great Depression of the 1930s, based on the novel by Horace McCoy.
Filmography
In 1970, a talented actress played a major role in the comedy "Lovers and Other Strangers." She has performed dramatic roles in films such as The Strange Vengeance Rozali (1972) and Between Friends (1973). The actress also appeared with Richard Dreyfus in the comedy The Big Fix, which was released in 1979. Bonnie also played a major role in the short series The New Land (ABC).
In 1984, Bonnie Bedelia received excellent marks from critics for her role as a race car driver in Heart Like a Wheel and was nominated for a Golden Globe Award.
Further Bedelia appeared in two adaptations of Stephen King: Salem's Lot (1979) and "Necessary Things" (1993). After the films were released, critics noted that the actress played two of the best roles. She was nominated for an Emmy Award for the second time for her roles in the films Fallen Angels (1993) and Locked in Silence (1999). On television, the actress played a number of leading roles in television films and mini-series such as Switched at Birth, Mother's Right: The Story of Elizabeth Morgan, and Picnic.
From 2001 to 2004, Bedelia played the leading role of captain Kate McCafferty in the television series "Division", starred in over 88 episodes. She was later invited as a guest to the shooting of several episodes of the film series "Big Love" and CSI: Crime Scene Investigation.
Between 2010 and 2015, she played one of the main roles in the NBC television series Parenthood, in 103 episodes.
The complete filmography of Bonnie Bedelia includes about three dozen films and five dozen TV shows. On top of that, Bonnie played many roles in theatrical productions.
Personal life
Bonnie's first marriage was signed on April 24, 1969, the actress married screenwriter Ken Luber, gave birth to two sons - Yuri and Ion. Ten years later, the couple broke up.
The second time, Bonnie Bedelia married Jay Tefler. The couple lived together for several years, and after the couple announced their divorce. The reasons remained unknown.
In 1995, the actress married for the third time, this time it was the famous actor Michael McRae.
At the moment, the actress turned 69 years old, but she continues to appear on the screen. Over the course of her career, Bonnie Bedelia has reached tremendous heights and has repeatedly proved herself as a true professional in her field.