Bonnie McFarlane

Bonnie McFarlane is a Canadian-American stand-up comedian, writer, actress, and director known for her work in the comedy industry. McFarlane began her comedy career after winning "The Search for Canada's Funniest New Comic" contest in Vancouver, which led her to New York City and entry into the American comedy scene. She is recognized for her distinctive voice in contemporary stand-up and her contributions to the evolution of comedic performance.

McFarlane's television credits include an HBO "One Night Stand" special, two "Comedy Central Presents" specials, appearances on "Late Show with David Letterman" and "The Tonight Show," as well as panelist roles on "Tough Crowd with Colin Quinn" and "Red Eye w/Greg Gutfeld." She has appeared on the animated series "Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist," was a cast member on truTV's "How to Be a Grown Up," and a regular panelist on Comedy Central's "The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore." Her acting work includes a role in the film "The King of Staten Island."

In addition to stand-up, McFarlane has worked as a filmmaker and author. She wrote and directed the comedy documentary "Women Aren't Funny," featuring comedians such as Joan Rivers, Sarah Silverman, Rosie O'Donnell, Amy Schumer, Wanda Sykes, and Chris Rock, exploring the topic of women in comedy. Her memoir, "You're Better Than Me," was published by Harper Collins under Anthony Bourdain's imprint and has been optioned for a scripted television series by Cineflix Productions. McFarlane also wrote and directed the short film "Anything Boys Can Do," which was accepted into the Houston and Vancouver film festivals. She has received a Telly Award for her work on a national Canon advertising campaign.

McFarlane co-hosts the podcast "My Wife Hates Me" and a companion show on Sirius XM, contributing to the podcasting and radio landscape. She performs regularly at major comedy festivals, including Just For Laughs, SXSW, and Moontower. Her work has been recognized by outlets such as Huffington Post and Marie Claire Magazine, reflecting her ongoing presence and influence in stand-up comedy, television, film, and podcasting.