Quick Facts
Born:
1949-11-08
Birthplace:
Burbank, California, USA
Credits:
92 Total Roles
Bonnie Raitt
Acting
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Biography
Bonnie Lynn Raitt (born 8 November 1949) is an American blues singer-songwriter, musician, and activist.
During the 1970s, Raitt released a series of roots-influenced albums that incorporated elements of blues, rock, folk and country.
In 1989, after several years of critical acclaim but little commercial success, she had a major hit with the album Nick of Time.
The following two albums, Luck of the Draw (1991) and Longing in Their Hearts (1994), were also multimillion sellers, generating several hit singles, including "Something to Talk About", "Love Sneakin' Up on You", and the ballad "I Can't Make You Love Me" (with Bruce Hornsby on piano).
Raitt has received 10 Grammy Awards.
She is listed as number 50 in Rolling Stone's list of the "100 Greatest Singers of All Time" and number 89 on the magazine's list of the "100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time".
During the 1970s, Raitt released a series of roots-influenced albums that incorporated elements of blues, rock, folk and country.
In 1989, after several years of critical acclaim but little commercial success, she had a major hit with the album Nick of Time.
The following two albums, Luck of the Draw (1991) and Longing in Their Hearts (1994), were also multimillion sellers, generating several hit singles, including "Something to Talk About", "Love Sneakin' Up on You", and the ballad "I Can't Make You Love Me" (with Bruce Hornsby on piano).
Raitt has received 10 Grammy Awards.
She is listed as number 50 in Rolling Stone's list of the "100 Greatest Singers of All Time" and number 89 on the magazine's list of the "100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time".
Known For
Frasier
Denise (voice)
Saturday Night Live
Self - Musical Guest
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
Self - Musical Guest
The Colbert Report
Self
Urban Cowboy
Herself
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Self - Musical Guest
The Ellen DeGeneres Show
Self
Late Night with Conan O'Brien
Self - Musical Guest
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | You Got Gold: A Celebration of John Prine MOVIE | Self |
| 2025 | Lilith Fair: Building a Mystery MOVIE | Self |
| 2025 | SNL50: The Homecoming Concert MOVIE | Self |
| 2023 | Feast Your Ears: The Story of WHFS 102.3 FM MOVIE | Performer |
| 2023 | The 9 Lives of Barbara Dane MOVIE | Herself |
| 2023 | Heartbreakers at the BBC MOVIE | Self (archive footage) |
| 2021 | Anne Murray: Full Circle MOVIE | Self |
| 2021 | Fanny: The Right to Rock MOVIE | Self |
| 2020 | Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival 2019 MOVIE | Self |
| 2020 | Chuck Leavell: The Tree Man MOVIE | Self |