
Bonnie Holiday
Career
Active 1973 – 1982
Biography
About Bonnie Holiday
Bonnie Holiday was an American adult film actress during the Golden Age of Porn in the 1970s. She was born on September 24, 1952, in California, United States, and grew up in Van Nuys. At 19, she moved to San Francisco and found work as an exotic dancer and stripper. That job became her entry point into the adult industry.
She started by performing in short "loops," brief erotic films shot on 16mm or Super 8 for peep shows, before moving to feature-length productions. Her debut came in Lady Freaks (1973), directed by Alex de Renzy. She worked steadily through 1982, appearing in about 34 films, but never achieved superstar status. Her most well-known movies include Desires Within Young Girls (1977), China Girl (1974), Reflections (1977), Small Town Girls (1979), and Champagne for Breakfast (1980). She also appeared in the 1970 documentary A History of the Blue Movie, which compiled stag films from 1915 to 1970.
Holiday was bisexual and known for her lesbian and bisexual scenes, often with frequent co-star Annette Haven. The two met while stripping and developed a personal and professional relationship. They appeared together in Lady Freaks, Carnal Haven (1975), and Desires Within Young Girls, performing explicit girl-on-girl sequences. Holiday's personal life included a ménage à trois with her husband and Haven, which lasted about two and a half years before ending due to Holiday's jealousy. She also used several stage names, including Bonnie Chin, Bonnie Hollyday, Bonnie Stewart, Beverly Rogers, Diane Wills, Bonnie Holyday, and Bonnie Holliday.
Physically, she stood 5'6" with black hair, brown eyes, and a slim build, measurements 34-24-34. She had natural B-cup breasts. No tattoos or piercings are reported. She retired around 1980 and died on November 15, 1988, at age 36. Her legacy includes introducing a major star to porn and contributing to the Golden Age through her performances in over 30 films.
Record
Profile details
Personal
- Died
- Tuesday 15th of November 1988 (age 36)
- Years Active
- 1973-1982 (started around 20 years old; 9 years active)
- Birthplace
- California, United States
- Ethnicity
- Caucasian
- Sexuality
- Bisexual
Body
- Hair Color
- Black
- Eye Color
- Brown
- Weight
- 110 lbs (or 50 kg)
- Measurements
- 34–24–34 (B–W–H) · WHR 0.71
- Bra/Cup Size
- B
- Boobs
- Real/Natural
Performances
- Solo
- Nudity (Full)
- Masturbation
- Girl/Girl
- Kissing
- Boob Touching
- Boob Licking
- Fingering
- Dildo
- Oral
- Boy/Girl
- Blowjob
- Vaginal
- Anal
Frequently asked
What was Bonnie Holiday's relationship with Annette Haven?
They met while stripping and became frequent collaborators in films like Lady Freaks and Carnal Haven. They also had a personal relationship, including a ménage à trois that lasted about two and a half years.
What were Bonnie Holiday's stage names?
She used several, including Bonnie Chin, Bonnie Hollyday, Bonnie Stewart, Beverly Rogers, Diane Wills, Bonnie Holyday, and Bonnie Holliday.
How did Bonnie Holiday start in the adult industry?
She began as a stripper in San Francisco and then performed in short erotic loops before moving to feature films.
What was the cause of Bonnie Holiday's death?
She died on November 15, 1988, at age 36 due to heart failure resulting from lung congestion.
Did you know
- Bonnie Holiday appeared in the 1970 documentary A History of the Blue Movie.
- She performed in over 30 films during her career.
- Her debut film was Lady Freaks (1973), directed by Alex de Renzy.
- She was described as having a slender athletic build, typical of 1970s porn stars.
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