Bonnie Raitt

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".

Bonnie Raitt is known for work in acting across film and television. New Release currently presents 28 verified screen credits connected to this profile. Selected work includes Lilith Fair: Building a Mystery (2025), ReMastered: Devil at the Crossroads (2019), Roy Orbison and Friends: A Black and White Night (1988), The Old Grey Whistle Test (1971), The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (2015), Late Show with David Letterman (1993), The Kelly Clarkson Show (2019), The Mike Douglas Show (1961). The recorded credits span 1961 to 2025, including 3 movies and 25 TV shows. The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.