Jon Bon Jovi
Biography
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.
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Movies (41)
Bon Jovi at the BBC
2024
Michael Strahan x Jon Bon Jovi: Halfway There
as Self
2024
Christmas at Graceland
as Self
2023
The Genius of Gianni Versace Alive
as Self
2023
Bon Jovi | No End in Sight
as Self
2022
Frontmen: Jon Bon Jovi
as Self
2022
The Surge at Mount Sinai
as Narrator
2021
Bon Jovi: Encore Nights Drive-In
2021
Celebrating America
as Self
2021
On A Night Like This - Bon Jovi 2020
as Self - Vocals
2020
Lost in America
as Self
2019
To Be of Service
Songs (Sound)
2019
Twenty Eighteen Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
as Self [Bon Jovi]
2018
Night of Too Many Stars: America Unites for Autism Programs
as Self
2017
Bon Jovi: Rock in Rio 2017
as Self - Vocals
2017
Bon Jovi - An Intimate Tour
as Self - Vocals
2016
Jersey Guys
as Narrator
2015
Play It Loud: The Story of Marshall
as Self
2014
Two: The Story of Roman & Nyro
as Self
2013
Bon Jovi: Rock In Rio 2013
as Self - Vocals
2013
Bon Jovi | Because We Can Tour - Live From Cleveland
as Self
2013
Bon Jovi | In Concert - BBC Radio 2
as Self
2013
LT: The Life & Times
as Narrator
2013
Stand Up Guys
Songs (Sound)
2012
12-12-12 | The Concert for Sandy Relief
as Self
2012
Bon Jovi | Inside Out
as Self - Vocals
2012
Bon Jovi | Live - iHeartRadio Music Festival
2012
New Year's Eve
as Daniel Jensen
2011
Bon Jovi | Live In Lisbon 2011
as Self
2011
Bon Jovi | Greatest Hits - The Ultimate Video Collection
as Self - Lead Vocals, Rhythm Guitar, Acoustic Guitar
2010
Bon Jovi - The Circle Tour Live From New Jersey
as Self
2010
Bon Jovi | When We Were Beautiful
as Self
2009
Bon Jovi | Live at Madison Square Garden
as Self
2009
We Are One: The Obama Inaugural Celebration at the Lincoln Memorial
as Self
2009
O Melhor do Flash Back - 92 Clipes Para Recordar
as Self (archive footage)
2009
Elvis | Viva Las Vegas
as Self
2008
Bon Jovi | Live at Tokyo Dome
as Self
2008
Bon Jovi: Lost Highway The Concert
as Self
2007
Live Earth Concert Wembley
as Self
2007
Bon Jovi | Unplugged On VH1
as Self - Vocals
2007
Bon Jovi: Music In Review
as Self
2007
TV Shows (9)
Thank You, Goodnight - The Bon Jovi Story
as Self
2024
The Dynasty: New England Patriots
as Self
2024
Joe Montana: Cool Under Pressure
as Self (archive footage)
2022
The Kelly Clarkson Show
as Self
2019
Reel Stories
as Self - Guest Star
2018
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
as Self
2015
Late Night with Jimmy Fallon
as Self - Guest
2009
Skavlan
as Self - Guest
2009
The Graham Norton Show
as Self
2007