Biography
Who is Bonnie Somerville?
Education and early beginnings
Bonnie Somerville was born in Brooklyn, United States. She attended Poly Prep Country Day School in Bay Ridge, where she participated in high school plays. This early involvement in school theater helped establish her interest in acting and singing.
She continued her education by studying Musical Theater at Boston College. After reaching the age of twenty-two, she relocated to Los Angeles to pursue a professional career. She quickly managed to secure representation from an agent and formed a musical band.
Television and film acting career
Her first acting credit was as an extra in the 1996 film City Hall. Shortly after, she played the lead role of Lyne Danner in the miniseries Shake, Rattle and Roll: An American Love Story. In 2000, she starred in the series Grosse Pointe, which aired on The WB for one season. She gained further recognition playing Mona, the girlfriend of Ross Geller, in seven episodes of the popular NBC sitcom Friends.
Bonnie Somerville appeared as Rachel Hoffman in the first season of the Fox drama The O.C. During 2003. She later joined the final season of the police procedural NYPD Blue, portraying Detective Laura Murphy in fifteen episodes. Her television work continued in 2008 with the comedy-drama series Cashmere Mafia, followed by a role as Detective Mackenzie in the 2013 CBS series Golden Boy. She also played Dr. Christa Lorenson during the first season of the medical drama Code Black.
Additional film and music work
Beyond television, she has appeared in several feature films. Her movie credits include roles in Bedazzled, Spider-Man 2, and Without a Paddle. She played Suzie Cavandish in the romantic comedy Labor Pains and portrayed Sam in The Best and the Brightest. Her filmography also lists appearances in Shades of Ray, The Ugly Truth, and The Search for Santa Paws.
She has also pursued interests in the music industry. Her song Winding Road was featured on the Garden State soundtrack. She provided backup vocals for Joshua Radin on his 2006 album We Were Here. Also, she was a singer in the charity cover band Band from TV, which included actors like Hugh Laurie and James Denton. In 2009, she released an EP titled Songs from Another Life.
Birthday and age
Bonnie Somerville was born on February 24, 1974, which makes Bonnie 52 years old today. That birthday falls under the Pisces sign. Bonnie shares the date with 21 other famous people.
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