Bonnie Lynn Hunt (born September 22, 1961) is an Emmy-, Golden Globe- and SAG Award-nominated American actress, comedian, writer, director and television producer.
Bonnie Hunt plays Bonnie Kelly, a reporter for the news station WBDR. She is joined by her best friend Holly (Holly Wortell), a hairdresser at WBDR, her limo driving neighbor Keith (Don Lake), her cameraman Tom (Tom Virtue), her boss Mr. Kirkland (Mark Derwin), whom she is in love with, and assorted co-workers whom she pals around with at work. Every episode also contains a real remote segment that Bonnie does for the news. Written by Jennifer Liao
Used to work as a cancer nurse at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago.
Is one of 7 children. She has 3 brothers and 3 sisters.
(May 2002) It was announced that her fifth stab at a TV series was picked up by ABC for the fall 2002 schedule. Previous efforts include "Grand" (1990) (Jan-Dec 1990), "Davis Rules" (1991) (Jan 1991 - Jul 1992), "Building, The" (1993) (Aug-Sep 1993), and "Bonnie Hunt Show, The" (1995) (also known as "Bonnie", Sep 1995 - Apr 1996).
In the mid-80s, she was a co-founder of the three woman improv comedy troupe, "An Impulsive Thing", with Holly Wortell and Joan Cusack. They performed regularly in Wrigleyville at Bob's Bar in Chicago.
Sister-in-law of actor Thomas A. Senderak Alumna of Chicago's prestigious Second City theater group
Born on the same day as actor Scott Baio and actress Catherine Oxenberg.
Has never done a nude scene or posed nude in her career.
(2005) Is currently writing the sequel to Mrs. Doubtfire (1993).
Has been to every Cubs opener at Wrigley Field since 1977
Belonged to the same Second City Chicago comedy troupe with Mike Myers (I).
Daughter of Alice Hunt (I).
Friend and writing partner of Don Lake.
