Bonnie McFarlane is a Canadian-American comedian, writer, and filmmaker known for her insightful humor and diverse work across television, film, and live performances. After winning ‘The Search for Canada’s Funniest New Comic,’ Bonnie McFarlane established herself as a dynamic voice in stand-up comedy, leading to appearances on numerous national television programs. She was featured on ‘The Tonight Show with Jay Leno,’ ‘Late Show with David Letterman,’ ‘The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn,’ ‘Tough Crowd with Colin Quinn,’ and ‘Red Eye w/Greg Gutfeld.’ McFarlane also lent her voice to the animated series ‘Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist’ in 1998.
In 2018, her comedic talent was recognized by the Huffington Post, which named her one of the funniest females to know. Her producing credits reflect a continued engagement with diverse media projects. McFarlane served as co-executive producer for the Netflix series ‘Twentysomethings: Austin’ in 2021, and as executive producer for her own short film ‘Anything Boys Can Do’ in 2018, which she also wrote and directed. Further showcasing her creative range, she was honored with a Telly Award for a national Cannon campaign.
Currently, McFarlane co-hosts the nationally syndicated radio show ‘My Wife Hates Me’ on Sirius XM, a successful adaptation of her popular podcast. She is actively engaged in developing new scripted content, working with FX Networks and Cineflix Media. Among these developments is a series based on her memoir, ‘Youre Better Than Me,’ which delves into her teen years in the 1980s, underscoring her ongoing impact as a creative force in both comedy and television production.