Billy Bonnell

Billy Bonnell, a Texas native, embarked on his comedy career in San Diego after serving ten years in the US Navy. His early career saw him quickly rise in the comedy scene, earning the title of San Diego’s Funniest Person in 2012. This achievement marked a turning point, leading to performances alongside prominent comedians. He has since performed at major clubs and colleges across the country, sharing the stage with notable names such as Bill Burr, Craig Robinson, Doug Benson, Anthony Jeselnik, Joe Rogan, Jim Norton, Jeff Garlin, David Alan Grier, Nate Bargatze, and Adam Devine.

Bonnell’s career progression includes significant milestones in both live performance and digital content creation. In 2014, he appeared as a comedian on Adam Devine’s House Party, a TV series on Comedy Central. He further demonstrated his performance versatility as Officer Dan in the TV series Grounded Series (2015) and Bill Kehoe in the short film Emoji Court Case (2016), for which he also served as a writer. His comedic talents extend to writing, notably for Comedy Central’s digital lab. He further expanded his acting credits with a role as Doorman #1 in the TV movie Life’s a Bit (2020) and as Bored worker #2 in the video Killing Time at Work (2012).

Beyond his individual acts, Billy Bonnell is a co-founding member of The Tunguska Yacht Club, an online sketch group that has amassed over 4 million views across YouTube and Funny Or Die. His stand-up comedy videos have also garnered significant attention from online audiences, with over 500,000 views on YouTube. He has been recognized as a “Fresh Face” by The Laugh Factory in Hollywood and is a regular guest on several podcasts, including The Doug Loves Movies podcast, The Deathsquad Podcast with Brian Redban and Joe Rogan, and Put Your Hands Together with Cameron Esposito. In 2016, he co-headlined the Riot Festival in downtown Los Angeles, further solidifying his position in the comedy industry.