Bonnie Bedelia

Actress in ‘Die Hard’ and ‘Parenthood’

Bonnie Bedelia - Actress in ‘Die Hard’ and ‘Parenthood’
Born

March 25th, 1948
77 years ago

Category

Performers & Entertainers

Country

United States

Links & References

An American actress began a career in the late 1960s. Gained prominence for roles in film and television, particularly in the 1988 action film 'Die Hard' as Holly Gennero McClane and the 1990 film 'Parenthood' as Sarah. Also starred in the television series 'Thirtysomething,' which aired from 1987 to 1991. Received critical acclaim for various performances throughout a career spanning several decades.

Portrayed Holly Gennero McClane in ‘Die Hard’

Starred as Sarah in ‘Parenthood’

Featured in the series ‘Thirtysomething’

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