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Jon Bon Jovi

Name in Native Language: "John Francis Bongiovi Jr." (English/EN)
Actor / Singer-songwriter / Guitarist / Pianist / Record Producer / Composer | * 03/02/1962 (62) | Perth Amboy, New Jersey (United States of America (USA))
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John Francis Bongiovi Jr. (born March 2, 1962), known professionally as Jon Bon Jovi, is an American singer, songwriter, guitarist, and actor. He is best known as the founder and frontman of the rock band Bon Jovi, which was formed in 1983. He has released 15 studio albums with his band as well as two solo albums. In the 1990s, Bon Jovi started an acting career, starring in the films Moonlight and Valentino, The Leading Man, Little City, Homegrown, Pay It Forward, U-571 and Cry Wolf and appearing on television in shows such as Sex and the City, 30 Rock, Ally McBeal, and <... ()
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John Francis Bongiovi Jr. (born March 2, 1962), known professionally as Jon Bon Jovi, is an American singer, songwriter, guitarist, and actor. He is best known as the founder and frontman of the rock band Bon Jovi, which was formed in 1983. He has released 15 studio albums with his band as well as two solo albums.In the 1990s, Bon Jovi started an acting career, starring in the films Moonlight and Valentino and U-571 and appearing on television in Sex and the City, Ally McBeal and The West Wing.As a songwriter, Bon Jovi was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2009. In 2012, he ranked number 50 on the list of Billboard magazine's "Power 100", a ranking of "The Most Powerful and Influential People in the Music Business". In 1996, People magazine named him one of the "50 Most Beautiful People in the World". In 2000, People awarded him the title "Sexiest Rock Star".Bon Jovi was a founder and former majority owner of the Arena Football League team, the Philadelphia Soul. He is the founder of The Jon Bon Jovi Soul Foundation, founded in 2006.

Most frequent genres for this person: Comedies | Music | Documentaries

Known for these Movies & Shows

In the midst of World War II, the battle under the sea rages and the Nazis have the upper hand as the Allies are unable to crack their war codes. However, after a wrecked U-boat sends out an SOS signa ...

U-571

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2000 | 3.3/5 | 1h 56min
War, Drama, Action, Thriller
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After a local woman is murdered, a group of teenage liars create a warning e-mail of a serial killer named “The Wolf”, coming on the next full moon. The teens describe each death method The Wolf u ...

Cry_Wolf

Certification unknown

2005 | 2.9/5 | 1h 30min
Horror, Thriller
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After serving 28 years in prison for accidentally killing the son of a crime boss, newly paroled gangster Val reunites with his former partners in crime, Doc and Hirsch, for a night on the town. As th ...

Stand Up Guys

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2012 | 3.0/5 | 1h 35min
Thriller, Comedy, Action
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Three of the original five "young guns" — Billy the Kid (Emilio Estevez), Jose Chavez y Chavez (Lou Diamond Phillips), and Doc Scurlock (Kiefer Sutherland) — return in Young Guns, Part 2, which is ...

Young Guns II

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1990 | 3.2/5 | 1h 44min
Western, Adventure
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Awards & Nominations for Jon Bon Jovi

New Jersey Hall of Fame
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Movies with Jon Bon Jovi as Actor(42)

2021 Bon Jovi from Encore Nights
as Narrator2021 The Surge at Mount Sinai
as himself2021 Celebrating America
2018 Twenty Eighteen Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
as himself2017 Night of Too Many Stars: America Unites for Autism Programs
as Narrator2015 Jersey Guys
as Narrator2013 LT: The Life & Times
2013 Two: The Story of Roman & Nyro
as Vocals2012 Bon Jovi: Inside Out
as himself2012 12-12-12: The Concert for Sandy Relief
as Daniel Jensen2011 New Year's Eve
as himself2010 Bon Jovi - The Circle Tour Live From New Jersey
2009 Bon Jovi: When We Were Beautiful
as Vocals2009 Bon Jovi: Live at Madison Square Garden
as himself2008 Elvis: Viva Las Vegas
as himself2007 Bon Jovi: Lost Highway The Concert
as Vocals2007 Bon Jovi: Unplugged On VH1
as Frank Hopper2006 Pucked
as himself2005 Live 8
as Rich2005 Cry_Wolf
2004 Bon Jovi - This Left Feels Right Live
as Derek Bliss2002 Vampires: Los Muertos
as himself2001 The Concert for New York City
as himself2001 Bon Jovi: One Last Wild Night
as Self - Performer2001 America: A Tribute to Heroes
as Self (Vocals / Guitar)2000 Bon Jovi: The Crush Tour
as Lt. Pete Emmett2000 U-571
as Ricky McKinney2000 Pay It Forward
as Jamey Meadows1999 Row Your Boat
as Michael1998 No Looking Back
as Danny1998 Homegrown
as Kevin1997 Little City
as Jon1997 Destination Anywhere
as Robin Grange1996 The Leading Man
as The Painter1995 Moonlight and Valentino
as Self (Vocals / Guitar)1995 Bon Jovi: Live from London
as himself1994 The Great Music Experience - Nara City Japan 1994
as Vocals1993 Keep the Faith: An Evening With Bon Jovi
as Inmate (uncredited)1990 Young Guns II
as himself1989 Moscow Music Peace Festival
as himself1987 The Return of Bruno
1987 Bon Jovi: Slippery When Wet The Videos

TV Shows/Series with Jon Bon Jovi as Actor(28)

as himself2024 Thank You, Goodnight: The Bon Jovi Story
as Self - Archive Footage2022 Joe Montana: Cool Under Pressure
as himself2009 Late Night with Jimmy Fallon
as Self - Guest2009 Skavlan
as himself2007 The Graham Norton Show
2006 30 Rock
2003 Las Vegas
as himself2003 The Ellen DeGeneres Show
as himself2002 CMT Crossroads
as Self - Guest Performer2002 American Idol
as himself1999 The West Wing
as himself1999 Rove
as himself1999 TV Total
as Seth1998 Sex and the City
as himself1997 The View
1997 Ally McBeal
1996 TFI Friday
as Self - Musical Guest1993 Late Night with Conan O'Brien
as Self - Guest1993 Late Night with Conan O'Brien
as himself1989 Geld oder Liebe
as himself1982 Menschen
as himself1981 Wetten, dass..?
as himself1979 CBS News Sunday Morning
as Self - Host1975 Saturday Night Live
as Self - Musical Guest1975 Saturday Night Live
as himself1971 Great Performances
as himself1968 60 Minutes
1964 Top of the Pops

Movies with Jon Bon Jovi as Crew(5)

Sound/Songs2019 To Be of Service
Sound/Songs2012 Stand Up Guys
Sound/Music1997 Destination Anywhere
Sound/Music1990 Young Guns II
Sound/Theme Song Performance1990 Young Guns II

Born: Friday, 03/02 1962 (March) in Perth Amboy, New Jersey (United States of America (USA)) (current age: 62 years + 55 days)
Zodiac sign: Pisces (Chinese zodiac sign: Tiger)
Languages: English (EN, native language)
Educated at: St. Joseph High School, Sayreville War Memorial High School
Member of: Bon Jovi
Record Label: Island Records, Mercury Records
Spouses (current/former): Dorothea Hurley
Children: Jake Bongiovi, Stephanie Bongiovi, Jesse Bongiovi, Romeo Bongiovi
Siblings: Matthew Bongiovi, Anthony Bongiovi
Mother: Carol Sharkey
Other names for Jon Bon Jovi (nicknames, foreign languages etc.):
"Bon Jovi"
"John Francis Bongiovi"
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Bill Hader (24x, Actor)
Kristen Wiig (21x, Actress)
Fred Armisen (21x, Actor)
Rachel Dratch (20x, Actress)
Will Forte (19x, Actor)
Kenan Thompson (18x, Actor)
Richie Sambora (17x, Actor)
Tina Fey (15x, Actress)
Elton John (15x, Actor)
Tico Torres (15x, Actor)
David Bryan (15x, Actor)
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