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Bonnie Turner Biography

Birth Name:Bonnie Turner

Birth Place:United States

Profession Writer, Producer, Actress

Fast Facts

  • Recieved the CableACE Award for Best Magazine Series in 1988
  • Won a 1982 CableACE Award for her work on "The Bill Tush Show․"
  • Started out in entertainment writing comedy revues in Atlanta
  • Is primarily known for her collaboration with Terry Turner
  • Got a job on "Saturday Night Live" after comic Jan Hooks introduced her to producer Lorne Michaels
  • Helped with the creation of Mike Myers' character Wayne Campbell on "Saturday Night Live․"
  • Has worked as a program writer for Turner Broadcasting

Awards

  • 1987Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Writing in a Variety or Music Program: nominated
  • 1989Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Writing in a Variety or Music Program: winner
  • 1990Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Writing in a Variety or Music Program: nominated
  • 1991Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Writing in a Variety or Music Program: nominated
  • 1992Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Individual Achievement in Writing in a Variety or Music Program: nominated
  • 1993Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Writing in a Variety or Music Program: nominated
  • 1997Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Comedy Series: nominated
  • 1998Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Comedy Series: nominated