Biography
Bonnie Leigh McKee (born January 20, 1984) is an American singer, Grammy-nominated songwriter, actress, screenwriter, and director. She released her debut album, Trouble, with Reprise Records in 2004.
After parting ways with Reprise, Bonnie wrote 10 number-one songs for other artists. Songs she co-wrote have sold over 35 million copies worldwide and accumulated more than 5 billion streams. Since 2013, she has resumed releasing her own music independently and continues to do so today. In 2020, Bonnie starred in a short film she wrote, directed, edited, and scored titled April Kills The Vibe.
Bonnie is best known for her collaborations with pop star Katy Perry, co-writing hits such as "California Gurls," "Teenage Dream," "Last Friday Night," "Part of Me," "Wide Awake," and "Roar," the latter earning her a 2013 Grammy nomination for Song of the Year. She has also worked with Britney Spears, Kelly Clarkson, Avril Lavigne, Jason Derulo, KYGO, Kesha, Carly Rae Jepsen, Cher, Charlie Puth, Ellie Goulding, Christina Aguilera, Adam Lambert, 5 Seconds of Summer, Steve Aoki, Armin Van Buuren, The Chainsmokers, Cheryl Cole, Rita Ora, Taio Cruz, and many others.
In addition to her music career, Bonnie has acted in various roles, including a supporting part in the Oscar-nominated film August Rush, guest appearances as Janis Joplin on NBC's American Dreams, Eleanor Ravelle on CSI: NY, and Kimmy Kelly on Darren Chris's original series Royalties. She also starred in two roles in her self-written and directed short film April Kills The Vibe, which has won 10 awards, including Best Actress, Best Women's Short, Best First-Time Director, and Best Score.
