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Bonnie Hunt Biography

Birth Name:Bonnie Lynn Hunt

Birth Place:Chicago, Illinois, United States

Profession Actress, Writer, Producer, Director, Soundtrack, Script department

Fast Facts

Co-founded An Impulsive Thing, an improv comedy troupe, in her hometown of Chicago in 1984 alongside friends Joan Cusack and Holly Wortell
Worked as an oncology nurse before pursuing her comedy career full-time
Quote: "Hollywood is what you make it; you have to choose company with care because you become what they are․"
After turning down roles on both "Saturday Night Live" and "Designing Women", she would go on to team up with David Letterman in 1993 to produce "The Building", an improvisational-style show based off of live variety series from the 1950s
Also known for her writing attributes, she has contributed to such titles including the animated film "Cars", to which she also lent her voice talents
Has attended the opening day game for the Chicago Cubs every year since 1977
Served as an honorary board member for the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation

1996Saturn Award-Best Supporting Actress: winner
1996Founder's Award-: winner
1996Q Award-Best Actress in a Quality Comedy Series: nominated
1999ACCA-Best Cast Ensemble: nominated
2000Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Theatrical Motion Picture: nominated
2000Blockbuster Entertainment Award-Favorite Supporting Actress - Drama: nominated
2003Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series - Comedy or Musical: nominated
2003Golden Satellite Award-Best Actress in a Series, Comedy or Musical: nominated
2003TCA Award-Individual Achievement in Comedy: nominated
2004Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series - Comedy or Musical: nominated
2004Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
2004Golden Satellite Award-Best Actress in a Series, Comedy or Musical: nominated
2006Jury Prize-Best Actress: winner
2009OFTA Television Award-Best Host of a Talk or Service Show: nominated
2010Daytime Emmy-Outstanding Special Class Writing: nominated
2010Daytime Emmy-Outstanding Talk Show Host: nominated
2017BTVA Feature Film Voice Acting Award-Best Vocal Ensemble in a Feature Film: nominated
2019OFTA Television Award-Best Ensemble in a Motion Picture or Limited Series: nominated
2023DGA Award-Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Children's Programs: nominated
2023WGA Award (TV)-Children's Episodic, Long Form and Specials: nominated