American jazz/pop singer, who later performed as Judy Johnson (4).
Born in Bridgeport, Connecticut on March 8th, 1924, but raised in Norfolk, Virginia. Died January 29, 2025.
She was married to Mort Lindsey (1954-2012).
She's best known for her regular appearances on the NBC television series Your Show of Shows in the 1950s.
She charted once, singing with Les Brown and His Orchestra with the song Joltin' Joe DiMaggio, which hit #10. She sang the song How Little We Know, written by Hoagy Carmichael and Johnny Mercer for the character played by Lauren Bacall in the film To Have and Have Not.
In 1950, Bonney changed her professional name to Judy Johnson. Johnson continued singing through the 1960s, often appearing on television.