Billy Bonnell

Billy Bonnell has transitioned from a decade of service in the US Navy to a celebrated career as a stand-up comedian, writer, and actor, performing across major clubs and colleges and writing for Comedy Central’s digital lab. After being named San Diego’s Funniest Person in 2012, Billy Bonnell established himself as a prominent stand-up comedian, writer, and actor. His early career saw him quickly perform at major clubs and colleges nationwide, sharing stages with an impressive roster of comedic talent including Bill Burr, Craig Robinson, Doug Benson, Anthony Jeselnik, Joe Rogan, Jim Norton, Jeff Garlin, David Alan Grier, Nate Bargatze, and Adam Devine. This early recognition propelled Bonnell into the national comedy scene, making him a sought-after performer for his unique comedic voice.

Bonnell’s progression quickly expanded into television and film. In 2012, he appeared as Bored worker #2 in the video Killing Time at Work. He then garnered wider attention as a comedian on Comedy Central’s Adam Devine’s House Party in 2014. Demonstrating his versatility, Bonnell starred as Officer Dan in the TV series Grounded Series (2015) and co-wrote and acted in the short film Emoji Court Case (2016) as Bill Kehoe.

Bonnell continues to perform, write, and collaborate, building upon a trajectory marked by critical recognition and popular acclaim across all facets of his creative output.