Bonnie Mcfarlane

Bonnie McFarlane was born on March 28, 1969, in Cold Lake, Alberta, Canada, growing up on a rural farm. Her comedy career began in Vancouver with an open mic performance where she won “The Search for Canada’s Funniest New Comic.” Following this early success, she moved to New York and Los Angeles to further her career, securing representation and performing stand-up. McFarlane has appeared on notable late-night shows including “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno,” “Late Show with David Letterman,” and “The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn.” In 2004, she participated in season two of NBC’s “Last Comic Standing” and by 2005, she received her own HBO “One Night Stand” special.

Her career expanded into writing and directing, notably with her 2014 comedy documentary “Women Aren’t Funny,” which featured comedians such as Joan Rivers and Sarah Silverman. In 2016, she published her memoir, “You’re Better Than Me,” through Anthony Bourdain’s imprint, detailing her upbringing and comedic journey. McFarlane has also held head writing responsibilities for significant televised events, including “Comedy Central Roasts” and the “MTV Music Awards,” and she won an Emmy Award for her role as head writer on the Independent Spirit Awards. In 2018, the Huffington Post recognized her as one of the funniest females to know.

Her producing credits include co-executive producer for “Twentysomethings: Austin” in 2021 and executive producer for her short film “Anything Boys Can Do” in 2018. McFarlane continues to develop scripted content with FX Networks and Cineflix Media, including a series based on her memoir, “You’re Better Than Me,” focusing on her teen years in the 1980s. She also co-hosts the national radio show “My Wife Hates Me” on Sirius XM, based on her podcast, further showcasing her ongoing presence in comedy and media.