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| Born | Bonita Anne Friedericy October 10, 1961 |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1997–present |
| Spouse | John Billingsley |
Bonita Anne Friedericy (born October 10, 1961) is an American actress, best known for her role as Diane Beckman in the television series Chuck . Her husband is actor John Billingsley.
Friedericy was born in Charlottesville, Virginia, was raised in Palos Verdes, California, and worked as a teacher for nearly 13 years to help supplement her acting income. [1]
In the 1990s, she began her career on stage, and won Ovation Award for her role in the Los Angeles production of Our Country's Good . [1] She later guest-starred in a number of television shows, such as Malcolm in the Middle , Veronica Mars , Star Trek: Enterprise , Criminal Minds , Bones , Dharma & Greg , Parks and Recreation , The Nine , The West Wing , CSI: Crime Scene Investigation , Castle , Monk . In film, Friedericy appeared in Christmas with the Kranks , Alien Raiders , Paranormal Activity 3 , and The Lords of Salem .
From 2007 to 2012, Friedericy starred in the NBC comedy series Chuck as NSA General Diane Beckman for the show's entire five-season run. She had a recurring role in the first three seasons, and was promoted as a series regular in the fourth season. [1] In November 2013, she was cast as series regular in the Lifetime comedy-drama UnREAL opposite Shiri Appleby, in the role of a psychologist. [2] She later was replaced by Amy Hill in the role. [3] In 2015, she appeared on the second season of ABC's How to Get Away with Murder .
She provided the voice of Caroline Becker in the 2014 video game Wolfenstein: The New Order , a member of the underground Allied resistance group Kreisau Circle.
| Year | Title | Role |
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| 1997 | Glass, Necktie | Chloe |
| 1998 | Malaika | Thelma |
| 1999 | The Pornographer | Irene |
| 1999 | The Debtors | Woman addict #2 |
| 2000 | Big Wind on Campus | Emily's Mom |
| 2002 | Par 6 | Woman |
| 2003 | House of Sand and Fog | Motel Manager |
| 2004 | Christmas with the Kranks | Jude Becker |
| 2006 | Sleeping Dogs Lie | Mom / Wrestling Girl |
| 2006 | Akeelah and the Bee | Volunteer |
| 2007 | Next | Cashier Girl |
| 2007 | South of Pico | Joanna |
| 2008 | Alien Raiders | Charlotte |
| 2009 | Miss March | Diner Waitress |
| 2010 | Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief | Hysterical Woman |
| 2011 | Paranormal Activity 3 | Dorothy Wolfe |
| 2012 | The Lords of Salem | Abigail Hennessey |
| 2013 | Shotgun Wedding | Yvette |
| 2015 | Unfinished Business | Helen |
| 2016 | Madtown | Linda Miller |
| 2016 | Salt Water | Aspen's mom |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Mad About You | Bonita | Episode: "The Baby Video" |
| 1998 | Maggie | Pet Owner | Episode: "Liar, Liar" |
| 1998 | One World | Saleswoman | Episode: "The Gift" |
| 1999 | Payne | Cold Water Woman | Episode: "Trouble in Room 206" |
| 1999 | Buffy the Vampire Slayer | Mrs. Finkle | 2 episodes |
| 1999 | Oh Baby | Woman #2 | Episode: "Sitting on Babies" |
| 1999 | The Practice | Sandra Poole | Episode: "Free Dental" |
| 1999 | Time of Your Life | Pauline | Episode: "The Time They Had Not" |
| 1999 | The Drew Carey Show | Sally | Episode: "Drew and Kate's First Date" |
| 1999, 2002 | Judging Amy | Clarissa Owens / Mrs. Thompson | 2 episodes |
| 2000 | Family Law | Woman | Episode: "Stealing Home" |
| 2000 | Chicken Soup for the Soul | Mrs. Lathum | Episode: "The Right Thing" |
| 2000 | 3rd Rock from the Sun | Tourist #2 | Episode: "Dick and Harry Fall Down a Hole" |
| 2000 | Strong Medicine | Episode: "BRCA1" | |
| 2000 | The Stepdaughter | Nurse Calista Davis | Video |
| 2001 | Spin City | Edith Connelly, Housekeeper | Episode: "The Gambler" |
| 2001 | Becker | Ms. Owen | Episode: "The Ugly Truth" |
| 2001 | Dharma & Greg | Paula | Episode: "Judy & Greg" |
| 2001 | Boston Public | Nurse Carey DiPietro | Episode: "Chapter Nineteen" |
| 2001 | Any Day Now | Woman | Episode: "Everyone Deserves to Be Loved" |
| 2001 | Off Centre | Woman In Couch | Episode: "Swing Time" |
| 2002 | My Adventures in Television | Nurse | Episode: "The Art of Groveling" |
| 2002 | Malcolm in the Middle | Susan | Episode: "Jury Duty" |
| 2002 | Scrubs | Nurse | Episode: "My Nightingale" |
| 2002 | The Guardian | Penny | Episode: "The Living" |
| 2002 | In-Laws | Adelle Morris | Episode: "Halloween: Resurrection" |
| 2003 | Dragnet | Episode: "The Big Ruckus" | |
| 2003 | Alias | Joyce | Episode: "Firebomb" |
| 2003 | Angel | Patience | Episode: "Peace Out" |
| 2003 | Star Trek: Enterprise | Rooney | Episode: "Regeneration" |
| 2003 | The Division | Bonnie Harper | Episode: "Castaways" |
| 2003 | Miracles | Leslie Brown | Episode: "You Are My Sunshine" |
| 2003 | 7th Heaven | Sofie the Waitress | Episode: "Angel" |
| 2004 | Veronica Mars | Evelyn Bugby | Episode: "The Girl Next Door" |
| 2004 | LAX | Geraldine | Episode: "Thanksgiving" |
| 2004, 2006 | The West Wing | Gail Addison | 2 episodes |
| 2005 | Over There | Hope | Episode: "Mission Accomplished" |
| 2005 | Bones | Sharon Eller | Episode: "Pilot" |
| 2005 | Rodney | Admitting Nurse | Episode: "Question Mark Hamilton" |
| 2005 | The 12 Dogs of Christmas | Aunt Delores | Television film |
| 2005 | Criminal Minds | Dr. Rachel Howard | Episode: "The Fox" |
| 2006 | CSI: Crime Scene Investigation | Mrs. Bradford | Episode: "Werewolves" |
| 2006 | Monk | Housewife Juror | Episode: "Mr. Monk Gets Jury Duty" |
| 2006 | Without a Trace | Sister Louise | Episode: "Requiem" |
| 2006 | The Nine | Mary Foote | 3 episodes |
| 2007 | The Middle | Gail | Television film |
| 2007–2012 | Chuck | General Diane Beckman | 78 episodes |
| 2008 | My Name Is Earl | Ruth | 2 episodes |
| 2008 | Fear Itself | Debra Fabre | Episode: "Community" |
| 2008 | Night Life | Nurse | Television film |
| 2008 | The Starter Wife | Anthea | 3 episodes |
| 2009 | A Temporary Life | Lois Rosenthal | Television film |
| 2010 | Parks and Recreation | Maria | Episode: "Leslie's House" |
| 2010 | Twentysixmiles | Sister Consuela | 3 episodes |
| 2012 | Written by a Kid | Mom | Episodes: "The Ginger Potato" |
| 2012 | Castle | Sister Mary | Episodes: "After Hours" |
| 2013 | Justified | Mary | Episode: "Kin" |
| 2013 | Hart of Dixie | Nut Allergy | Episode: "On the Road Again" |
| 2013 | Welcome to the Family | Sandra / Gretchen | 2 episodes |
| 2013 | Sketchy | Sally | Episode: "Forwarders" |
| 2014 | Days of Our Lives | Monica | Episode #1.12321 |
| 2014 | Intelligence | Governor Christy Cameron | Episode: "Being Human" |
| 2014 | Sock Monkee Therapy | Vivian | Episode: "Harold & Vivian" |
| 2015 | How to Get Away with Murder | Sandra Guthrie | 2 episodes |
| 2015–2016 | Impastor | Hilva Schmidt | 6 episodes |
| 2016 | American Crime Story | Patti Goldman | 2 episodes |
| 2016 | The Friendless Five | Agent Huerta | 3 episodes |
| 2016 | Rizzoli & Isles | Mary Sokoloff | Episode: "Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow" |
| 2016 | Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life | Nun #1 | Episode: "Fall" |
| 2016–2017 | Preacher | Terri Loach | 6 episodes |
| 2017 | Major Crimes | Judge Ellen Holly | Episode: "Intersection" |
| 2018 | Groomzilla | Kasha Rydell | Television film |
| 2018 | Video Palace | Bets Mueller | 2 episodes |
| 2019 | Dwight in Shining Armor | Nana | 11 episodes |
| 2020 | The Good Doctor | Bella Thomas | Episodes: "Sex and Death" |
| 2021 | Chicago Med | Terri Hammer | Recurring role |
| 2023 | 9-1-1: Lone Star | Trudy Keyes | Episode: "Abandoned" |
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