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Name in Native Language: "Paul David Hewson" (English/EN)
Singer-songwriter / Screenwriter / Actor / Guitarist | * 05/10/1960 (63) | Dublin (Ireland)
Paul David Hewson (born 10 May 1960), known by the nickname Bono ( BON-oh), is an Irish singer-songwriter and activist. He is the lead vocalist and primary lyricist of the rock band U2. Born and raised in Dublin, Ireland, he attended Mount Temple Comprehensive School where in 1976 he began dating his future wife, Alison Stewart, as well as forming, with schoolmates, the band that became U2. Bono soon established himself as a passionate frontman for the band through his expressive vocal style and grandiose gestures and songwriting. His lyrics frequently include social and political themes, and religious imagery inspired by his Christian beliefs. During U2's early years, Bono's lyrics contributed to the group's rebellious and spiritual tone. As the band matured, his lyrics became inspired more by personal experiences shared with the other members. As a member of U2, Bono has received 22 Grammy Awards and has been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Aside from his music, Bono is an activist for social justice causes, both through U2 and as an individual. He is particularly active in campaigning to fight extreme poverty and HIV/AIDS in Africa, for which he co-founded DATA, EDUN, the ONE Campaign, and Product Red. In pursuit of these causes, he has participated in benefit... ()
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Paul David Hewson, better known by his stage name Bono, is an Irish singer-songwriter, musician, venture capitalist, businessman, and philanthropist. He is best recognized as the frontman of the Dublin-based rock band U2. Bono was born and raised in Dublin, Ireland, and attended Mount Temple Comprehensive School where he met his future wife, Alison Stewart, and the future members of U2. Bono writes almost all U2 lyrics, frequently using religious, social, and political themes. During U2's early years, Bono's lyrics contributed to their rebellious and spiritual to; as the band matured, his lyrics became inspired more by personal experiences shared with the other members.Outside the band, he has collaborated and recorded with numerous artists, is managing director and a managing partner of Elevation Partners, and has refurbished and owns The Clarence Hotel in Dublin with The Edge. He was granted a knighthood by Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom, and, with Bill and Melinda Gates, was named Time Person of the Year in 2005, among other awards and nominations. On 17 July 2013, the BBC announced that Bono had been made a Commandeur of the French Ordre des Arts et des Lettres (Order of Arts and Letters).

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

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Awards & Nominations for Bono

Knight of The Legion of Honour Commandeur Des Arts Et Des Lettres‎ Honorary Knight Commander of The Order of The British Empire MusiCares Person of the Year Liberty Medal Ted Prize NAACP Image Award – Chairman's Award Grammy Awards Doctor Honoris Causa of Keiō University Fellow of The American Academy of Arts and Sciences Officer of The Order of Liberty Time Person of the Year Man of Peace Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Order of Merit (ukraine), 3rd Class
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Movies with Bono as Actor(92)

as Self (archive footage)2023 Wham!
as Self (Artist)2023 Peter & the Wolf
as Self (archive footage)2022 The Sound of 007
as Clay Calloway (voice)2021 Sing 2
as himself2019 Pavarotti
as Self - Musician (archive footage)2019 Salman Rushdie: Death on a Trail
as himself2018 Quincy
as U22017 U2 at The BBC
as Bono (voice)2017 Lost in London
as himself2017 Kygo: Stole the Show
as himself2013 Muscle Shoals
as Fake Arcade Fire Bandmember2013 Here Comes the Night Time
as himself2011 U2 - From the Sky Down
as himself2010 Hope for Haiti Now
as himself2009 Linear
as Himself - 'Dove of Peace'2009 Brüno
as himself2009 Q: The Man
as Himself (archive footage)2008 Lord, Save Us from Your Followers
as Doctor Robert2007 Across the Universe
as himself2007 U2 3D
as himself2005 Live 8
as Himself - Interviewee2005 The Work of Director Mark Romanek
as Guest Singer2002 The Corrs Live from Dublin
as himself2001 Being Mick
as Man in Hotel Lobby (uncredited)2000 The Million Dollar Hotel
as Performer1999 A Tribute To Johnny Cash
as himself1999 Entropy
as himself1997 U2: A Year in Pop
as himself1995 Dancing Barefoot
as Self (archive footage)1994 In Darkest Hollywood: Cinema and Apartheid
as himself1993 New Order Story
as himself1989 U2: Lovetown
as himself1988 U2: Rattle and Hum
as himself1987 U2 Live from Paris
as himself1985 Live Aid

TV Shows/Series with Bono as Actor(27)

as Self (archive footage)2021 This Is Pop
as Self (archive footage)2020 70 Years of Youth Revolt
as himself2017 The Defiant Ones
as himself2010 Music Nuggets
as himself2007 The Graham Norton Show
as Self - Guest2007 The Graham Norton Show
as himself2006 Legends
as himself2004 Entourage
as himself2003 Celebrities Uncensored
as himself2002 American Idol
as himself2000 Diary
as himself1999 TV Total
as himself1998 Sabine Christiansen
as himself1997 Classic Albums
as himself1997 Taff
as himself1996 The Daily Show
as Self - Performer1994 MTV Europe Music Awards
as Bono (voice)1989 The Simpsons
as Self - Honoree1978 The Kennedy Center Honors
as Self (uncredited)1975 Saturday Night Live
as Self - Musical Guest1975 Saturday Night Live
as himself1975 Saturday Night Live

Movies with Bono as Crew(12)

Writing/Writer2023 Peter & the Wolf
Production/Executive Producer2019 Waiting for the Miracle to Come
Crew/Thanks2016 Sing Street
Production/Executive Producer2009 Linear
Sound/Music2009 Linear
Writing/Writer2009 Linear
Production/Producer2000 The Million Dollar Hotel
Writing/Screenplay2000 The Million Dollar Hotel
Sound/Music1997 U2: A Year in Pop
Production/Executive Producer1995 Miss Sarajevo
Sound/Original Music Composer1995 GoldenEye

Additional Information

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Full Name: Paul David Hewson
Citizenship: Ireland
Born: Tuesday, 05/10 1960 (May) in Dublin (Ireland) (current age: 63 years + 324 days)
Zodiac sign: Taurus (Chinese zodiac sign: Rat)
Languages: English (EN, native language), French (FR)
Educated at: Mount Temple Comprehensive School
Member of: U2, American Academy of Arts and Sciences
Record Label: Island Records
Spouses (current/former): Ali Hewson
Children: Eve Hewson, Elijah Hewson
Father: Bob Hewson
Other names for Bono (nicknames, foreign languages etc.):
"Bono Vox"
"Paul David Hewson"
"U2"
"ボノ"
Bono frequently works together with these people:
The Edge (43x, Actor)
Tress MacNeille (36x, Actress)
Adam Clayton (34x, Actor)
Andy Samberg (31x, Actor)
Larry Mullen Jr. (30x, Actor)
Bill Hader (25x, Actor)
Pamela Hayden (23x, Actress)
Kristen Wiig (21x, Actress)
Fred Armisen (21x, Actor)
Kenan Thompson (18x, Actor)
Justin Timberlake (17x, Actor)
WatchPlayStream ID: PEOPLE:13580, Added: 05/06/2018, Last updated: 03/19/2024