
About
Jon Bon Jovi
Overview
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.
Known for
Acting |
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2024 | Bon Jovi at the BBC | Actor | N/A N/A |
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2024 | Michael Strahan x Jon Bon Jovi: Halfway There | Actor | Self | N/A N/A |
2024 | Thank You, Goodnight - The Bon Jovi Story | Actor | Self | 70 Good |
2023 | Christmas at Graceland | Actor | Self | 58 Average |
2023 | The Genius of Gianni Versace Alive | Actor | Self | 58 Average |
2022 | Bon Jovi | No End in Sight | Actor | Self | 58 Average |
2022 | Frontmen: Jon Bon Jovi | Actor | Self | N/A N/A |
2021 | The Surge at Mount Sinai | Actor | Narrator | N/A N/A |
2021 | Bon Jovi: Encore Nights Drive-In | Actor | N/A N/A |
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2021 | Celebrating America | Actor | Self | 59 Average |
2020 | On A Night Like This - Bon Jovi 2020 | Actor | Self - Vocals | N/A N/A |
2019 | Bon Jovi: Rock In Rio 2019 | Actor | Self | N/A N/A |
2018 | Twenty Eighteen Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony | Actor | Self [Bon Jovi] | N/A N/A |
2017 | Night of Too Many Stars: America Unites for Autism Programs | Actor | Self | 58 Average |
2017 | Bon Jovi: Rock in Rio 2017 | Actor | Self - Vocals | N/A N/A |
2016 | Bon Jovi - An Intimate Tour | Actor | Self - Vocals | N/A N/A |
2015 | Jersey Guys | Actor | Narrator | 59 Average |
2014 | Play It Loud: The Story of Marshall | Actor | Self | 58 Average |
2013 | Two: The Story of Roman & Nyro | Actor | Self | 58 Average |
2013 | Bon Jovi: Rock In Rio 2013 | Actor | Self - Vocals | N/A N/A |
2013 | Bon Jovi | Because We Can Tour - Live From Cleveland | Actor | Self | 59 Average |
2013 | Bon Jovi | In Concert - BBC Radio 2 | Actor | Self | 59 Average |
2013 | LT: The Life & Times | Actor | Narrator | N/A N/A |
2013 | 2013 Blu-Ray Music Demo Disc 1 | Actor | Self | 59 Average |
2012 | 12-12-12 | The Concert for Sandy Relief | Actor | Self | 59 Average |
2012 | Bon Jovi | Inside Out | Actor | Self - Vocals | 59 Average |
2012 | Bon Jovi | Live - iHeartRadio Music Festival | Actor | N/A N/A |
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2011 | New Year's Eve | Actor | Daniel Jensen | 58 Average |
2011 | Bon Jovi | Live In Lisbon 2011 | Actor | Self | N/A N/A |
2010 | Bon Jovi | Greatest Hits - The Ultimate Video Collection | Actor | Self - Lead Vocals, Rhythm Guitar, Acoustic Guitar | 59 Average |
2010 | Bon Jovi - The Circle Tour Live From New Jersey | Actor | Self | 59 Average |
2009 | Bon Jovi | When We Were Beautiful | Actor | Self | 59 Average |
2009 | Bon Jovi | Live at Madison Square Garden | Actor | Self | 59 Average |
2009 | We Are One: The Obama Inaugural Celebration at the Lincoln Memorial | Actor | Self | 58 Average |
2009 | O Melhor do Flash Back - 92 Clipes Para Recordar | Actor | Self (archive footage) | N/A N/A |
2008 | Elvis | Viva Las Vegas | Actor | Self | 59 Average |
2008 | Bon Jovi | Live at Tokyo Dome | Actor | Self | 59 Average |
2007 | Bon Jovi: Lost Highway The Concert | Actor | Self | 59 Average |
2007 | Live Earth Concert Wembley | Actor | Self | N/A N/A |
2007 | Bon Jovi | Unplugged On VH1 | Actor | Self - Vocals | 58 Average |
2007 | Bon Jovi: Music In Review | Actor | Self | 59 Average |
2006 | Pucked | Actor | Frank Hopper | 58 Average |
2006 | Bon Jovi: In Performance | Actor | Self | N/A N/A |
2005 | Live 8 | Actor | Self | 59 Average |
2005 | Bon Jovi | Live at Nokia Theatre | Actor | Self | N/A N/A |
2005 | Cry_Wolf | Actor | Rich | 58 Average |
2004 | Bon Jovi - This Left Feels Right Live | Actor | 59 Average |
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2003 | Off the Record: The 9/11 Election | Actor | Self | N/A N/A |
2003 | Late Night with Conan O'Brien: 10th Anniversary Special | Actor | Self | 59 Average |
2003 | Bon Jovi | Bounce (The Videos) | Actor | Self | N/A N/A |
2002 | Vampires: Los Muertos | Actor | Derek Bliss | 57 Average |
2001 | The Concert for New York City | Actor | Self | 58 Average |
2001 | Bon Jovi | One Last Wild Night | Actor | Self | N/A N/A |
2001 | America | A Tribute to Heroes | Actor | Self - Performer | 59 Average |
2001 | Bon Jovi | Live at Giants Stadium, 2001 | Actor | Self | N/A N/A |
2001 | Bon Jovi | Secret Acoustic Show | Actor | Self | N/A N/A |
2000 | Bon Jovi | The Crush Tour | Actor | Self | 58 Average |
2000 | Pay It Forward | Actor | Ricky McKinney | 70 Good |
2000 | U-571 | Actor | Lt. Pete Emmett | 63 Fair |
1999 | Row Your Boat | Actor | Jamey Meadows | 58 Average |
1998 | Pavarotti & Friends - For the Children of Liberia | Actor | Self | N/A N/A |
1998 | Homegrown | Actor | Danny | 58 Average |
1998 | No Looking Back | Actor | Michael | 58 Average |
1997 | Songs & Visions | Actor | Self | N/A N/A |
1997 | Destination Anywhere | Actor | Jon | 59 Average |
1997 | Little City | Actor | Kevin | 58 Average |
1996 | The Leading Man | Actor | Robin Grange | 58 Average |
1996 | Bon Jovi | Live at Yokohama Stadium | Actor | Self | N/A N/A |
1996 | The Rocker: A Portrait of Phil Lynott | Actor | Self | N/A N/A |
1995 | Moonlight and Valentino | Actor | The Painter | 58 Average |
1995 | Bon Jovi | The Unreleased First Night | Actor | N/A N/A |
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1995 | Bon Jovi | Live from London | Actor | Self | 59 Average |
1994 | Bon Jovi | Cross Road | Actor | Self | N/A N/A |
1994 | The Great Music Experience | Nara City, Japan 1994 | Actor | Self | 59 Average |
1993 | Bon Jovi | Italian Roses | Actor | Self | N/A N/A |
1993 | Keep the Faith: An Evening With Bon Jovi | Actor | Self - Vocals | 59 Average |
1992 | Rolling Stone 25: The MTV Special | Actor | Self | N/A N/A |
1990 | Bon Jovi | Access All Areas: A Rock & Roll Odyssey | Actor | Self | N/A N/A |
1990 | Young Guns II | Actor | Inmate (uncredited) | 62 Fair |
1989 | Bon Jovi: New Jersey - The Videos | Actor | Self | N/A N/A |
1989 | Moscow Music Peace Festival | Actor | Self [Bon Jovi] | 59 Average |
1988 | Free to Be... a Family | Actor | Self - Host | 59 Average |
1987 | Bon Jovi: Slippery When Wet - The Videos | Actor | Self | 58 Average |
1987 | The Return of Bruno | Actor | Jon Bon Jovi | 59 Average |
1985 | Bon Jovi | Tokyo Road - Live in Japan '85 | Actor | Self | 59 Average |
1985 | Bon Jovi: Breakout - The Videos | Actor | Self | 58 Average |
Bon Jovi | Live Rarities | Actor | Self | N/A N/A |
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Bon Jovi: Live at MetLife Stadium 2013 | Actor | Self | N/A N/A |
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Bon Jovi live in Tokyo 1988 | Actor | Self | N/A N/A |
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The Pool Cleaner | Actor | Self (archive footage) | N/A N/A |
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Live Earth: A Concert for a Climate in Crisis | Actor | Self | N/A N/A |
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Writing |
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1997 | Destination Anywhere | Writing | Original Story | 59 Average |
Production |
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2020 | On A Night Like This - Bon Jovi 2020 | Production | Executive Producer | N/A N/A |
Sound |
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2019 | To Be of Service | Sound | Songs | 59 Average |
2012 | Stand Up Guys | Sound | Songs | 59 Average |
1997 | Destination Anywhere | Sound | Songs | 59 Average |
1992 | NFL Rocks | Sound | Songs | N/A N/A |
1990 | Young Guns II | Sound | Music | 62 Fair |
1990 | Young Guns II | Sound | Theme Song Performance | 62 Fair |