What is Bonnie Bedelia's Net Worth?
Bonnie Bedelia is an accomplished American actress with a net worth of $4 million. Best known for her television roles in "Love of Life," "The Division," and "Parenthood," she graced 88 episodes of "The Division" and 103 episodes of "Parenthood." She has also appeared in notable films such as "They Shoot Horses, Don't They?," "Heart Like a Wheel," "Die Hard," "Die Hard 2," and "Needful Things." Throughout her career, Bedelia has participated in numerous television movies and miniseries, with highlights like "Million Dollar Infield," "Salem's Lot," and "Locked in Silence." In 2012, she was honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Ojai Film Festival and has been nominated for Golden Globe, Primetime Emmy, and Daytime Emmy Awards.
Early Life
Bonnie Bedelia was born Bonnie Bedelia Culkin on March 25, 1948, in New York City to writer and editor Marian and PR worker Philip. She has two brothers, including actor Kit Culkin, and a sister named Candice. Through Kit, she is the aunt of actors Macaulay Culkin, Kieran Culkin, and Rory Culkin.
Bedelia faced a challenging upbringing as her father’s company went bankrupt and her parents died within a short period in the early 1960s. Passionate about dance, she attended the School of American Ballet and later honed her acting skills at the HB Studio.
Television Career
Bedelia debuted on television in 1958 in a "Playhouse 90" adaptation of "The Nutcracker." Her first regular role was from 1961 to 1967 as Sandy Porter on the CBS soap opera "Love of Life." During the 1960s, she also made appearances in "East Side/West Side," "Judd for the Defense," "The High Chaparral," "Then Came Bronson," and "Bonanza." In the 70s, she featured in shows like "Hawkins" and "Love Story" and starred in the ABC series "The New Land." Bedelia appeared in various television films such as "Message to My Daughter," "Heatwave!," and "A Question of Love." She concluded the decade with a performance in the CBS miniseries "Salem's Lot," based on the Stephen King novel. The 80s saw her in television films like "Million Dollar Infield," "Memorial Day," and "The Lady from Yesterday."
In the 90s, Bedelia starred in television films including "Somebody Has to Shoot the Picture," "Switched at Birth," and "A Mother's Right: The Elizabeth Morgan Story." She also led the miniseries "The Fire Next Time" and earned an Emmy nomination for her role in the anthology series "Fallen Angels." Throughout the decade, she continued appearing mainly in television films, with standout roles in "Her Costly Affair," "Any Mother's Son," and "Locked in Silence," earning her another Emmy nomination.
Recent Television Career
In the early 2000s, Bedelia starred in acclaimed TV films like "Flowers for Algernon" and "Picnic." From 2001 to 2004, she played police captain Kate McCafferty in "The Division." She later appeared in "Big Love," "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation," and starred in "Sordid Lives: The Series." From 2010 to 2015, she portrayed Camille Braverman in "Parenthood."
In 2017, Bedelia featured in Hallmark Channel holiday movies "A Joyous Christmas" and "Christmas on the Coast," and joined the cast of "Designated Survivor." In 2019, she appeared in "What/If" on Netflix, and in 2021, she had a recurring role in Amazon Prime's teen drama series "Panic."
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Film Career
Bonnie Bedelia made her film debut in 1969 with roles in John Frankenheimer's "The Gypsy Moths" and Sydney Pollack's "They Shoot Horses, Don't They?" She earned her first starring role in the 1970 romantic comedy "Lovers and Other Strangers." She continued with starring roles in "The Strange Vengeance of Rosalie" and "Between Friends." In 1978, she co-starred with Richard Dreyfuss in "The Big Fix." In the 80s, she earned a Golden Globe nomination for her portrayal of drag racer Shirley Muldowney in "Heart Like a Wheel."
Her notable 1986 films included "Death of an Angel," "Violets Are Blue," and "The Boy Who Could Fly." She played Holly Gennero McClane in "Die Hard" and "Die Hard 2" and starred in "Fat Man and Little Boy." In the 90s, she appeared in movies like "Presumed Innocent," "Needful Things," "Speechless," and "Judicial Consent." Her more recent film credits include "Manhood," "Violet," and "Sordid Lives" along with its sequel "A Very Sordid Wedding."
Personal Life
Bonnie Bedelia married scriptwriter Ken Luber in 1969. They had two sons, Uri and Jonah, before their divorce in 1980. In 1995, she married actor Michael MacRae. She was also briefly married to musician and screenwriter Jay Telfer.
