Early Life
Bonner was born in Manly, a northern beach suburb of Sydney. His grandfather, James Bonner, was a former Mayor of Manly and founding President of the Manly Life Saving Club. His father, Frederick Bonner, was a musical comedy actor at Her Majesty's Theatre in Sydney.
After leaving school he started work for a company supplying mannequins and other equipment for window dressing. He also worked part time in his father's theatre as a wardrobe attendant, fostering his interest in acting.
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