Bonnie Leigh McKee is a multifaceted American creative force, born on January 20th, 1984. Her impressive repertoire includes a career as a singer, Grammy-nominated songwriter, actress, screenwriter, and director. McKee's professional journey began with the release of her debut album, Trouble, under Reprise records in 2004.
Following her departure from Reprise, Bonnie went on to pen 10 chart-topping singles for other artists. The impressive catalog of songs she has co-written has garnered over 35 million sales worldwide and amassed over 5 billion streams. Since 2013, McKee has been releasing her own music independently, continuing to produce new content to this day. In 2020, she showcased her versatility by starring in a short film, April Kills The Vibe, which she wrote, directed, edited, and scored.
Bonnie is widely recognized for her successful collaborations with pop sensation Katy Perry, co-writing hits such as "California Gurls", "Teenage Dream", "Last Friday Night", "Part of Me", "Wide Awake", and "Roar". Her work on "Roar" earned her a Grammy nomination for Song Of The Year in 2013. McKee has also worked with and written for a diverse range of artists, including 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 more.
While Bonnie's music career has been her most prominent endeavor, she has also explored her acting talents. Her credits include a supporting role in the Oscar-nominated film August Rush, guest appearances on NBC's American Dreams as Janis Joplin, CSI: NY as Eleanor Ravelle, and Royalties as Kimmy Kelly. Additionally, McKee has starred in two different roles for her self-written and directed short film, April Kills The Vibe, which has won numerous awards, including Best Actress, Best Women's Short, Best First-Time Director, and Best Score.
