His high school drama coach encouraged him to try out for a school play, He was cast as a lead and starred in every school play throughout school up until his graduation. In 1993, Bondy was accepted into the musical theater degree program at the University of Windsor from which he graduated.[5][6] Key roles on the college stage, in local repertory productions,[7] and the Windsor Light Opera Company followed, and Bondy eventually relocated to Toronto in 1997 to pursue a professional career.[8]
Bondy then gained experience in film, working as an extra, until he returned to performing aboard cruise ships in 2003, performing for six months on Norwegian Cruise Line. During this time aboard the cruise line, Bondy was approached by the creator of a new children's show who had seen Bondy perform and recruited him to co-host his show. When Bondy's contract with the cruise line expired, he began filming episodes of the live-action/animated series Ribert and Robert's Wonderworld.[10] The series was picked up by American Public Television and was seen on over 100 public television stations in North America. Bondy filmed 78 episodes.[11]
In 2004, Bondy recorded an album of Broadway tunes and soft hits, Songs From the Heart.
He continues to perform in New York City as a guitar and solo vocalist.
Personal life
Bondy met his wife while she was working as a dancer aboard the cruise ship; they lived together in New York City.[12]
↑(12 September 2005). "Local connection kicks off new PBS children's show", Windsor Star, p. B3
↑Gervais, Marty (9 November 1996). "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat: At 22, James Bondy's moxie, talent and desire to succeed all propel him into leading roles", Windsor Star, p. F1.
↑Laycock, John (16 August 1997). "Playbill: Broadway bound", Windsor Star, p. B5.
↑Gervais, Marty (June 21, 2004). "Slugging it out for a shot at the big time", Windsor Star, p. A3.
↑Shaw, Ted (30 May 2005). "Local singer host of kids show: James Bondy's cruise-ship gig led to big break", Windsor Star, p. B4.
