An American actress who became famous for her ability to subtly feel and convey the feelings of her characters. She starred in dramas, horror films, melodramas.
Biography
She was born in 1948 in New York. Mother Marian worked as an editor and writer, father Philip Culkin had his own advertising firm. Bonnie was born in a difficult period for the family, her father's company went bankrupt, the family huddled in a cold and damp basement.
When the girl turned 14, her mother died, and soon her father followed her. Bonnie, her sister and two brothers were left alone. In the future, all of them, except for their sister, built a career in show business.
Career
In her youth, Bonnie did not plan to do a film career, she adored ballet and saw her future connected exclusively with dancing. While studying ballet, she performed several times with the New York City Ballet and took part in the production of The Nutcracker.
The first film appearance took place at the end of 1969 in the film "The Gypsy Moths", a dramatic story about three parachutists who were in a small American town. Bedelia plays a student whom one of the main characters falls in love with. A subtle understanding of the psychology of her character and her magnificent embodiment on the screen attracted the attention of the public, the actress was also noticed by Hollywood directors.
A year later, the dramatic film They Shoot Horses, Don't They? Was released, filled with an atmosphere of hopelessness. Bonnie played a pregnant dance marathon participant.
In the same year, she changes the role of a dramatic actress, starring in the comedy "Lovers and Other Strangers".
In 1974 he made his television debut, starring in the television series "The New Land", a melodrama about immigrants from Sweden trying to arrange their life in the countryside.
In 1979 he starred in the film adaptation of Stephen King's "Salem's Lot". The series consists of short stories in the horror genre.
In the eighties and nineties, he continues to work actively in film and television, playing mainly dramatic roles. During this time, she was nominated five times by various film academies as the best actress, but she never won.
Since 2001, he has starred in The Division, a successful police television series. The film is dedicated to the problems of female police officers in leadership positions.
In 2010, Bedelia starred in the television series The Partnership, where he plays the head of a large family, Camille Braveman. The audience liked the series, filming continued for 6 seasons.
Personal life
In 1969 she married Ken Luber. Two children were born in the marriage. The couple broke up in 1980.
After the divorce, she was briefly married to Jay Telfer, a musician and screenwriter.
In 1995 she formalized a relationship with Michael McRae.
Bedelia is the aunt of the famous actors - the Culkin brothers, their father - Keith - her brother.
