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.
Filmography
Cast Credits
Bon Jovi at the BBC
Character:
MOVIE • 2024
Michael Strahan x Jon Bon Jovi: Halfway There
Character: Self
MOVIE • 2024
Thank You, Goodnight - The Bon Jovi Story
Character: Self
TV • 2024
The Dynasty: New England Patriots
Character: Self
TV • 2024
Christmas at Graceland
Character: Self
MOVIE • 2023
The Genius of Gianni Versace Alive
Character: Self
MOVIE • 2023
Bon Jovi | No End in Sight
Character: Self
MOVIE • 2022
Frontmen: Jon Bon Jovi
Character: Self
MOVIE • 2022
Joe Montana: Cool Under Pressure
Character: Self (archive footage)
TV • 2022
The Surge at Mount Sinai
Character: Narrator
MOVIE • 2021
Bon Jovi: Encore Nights Drive-In
Character:
MOVIE • 2021
Celebrating America
Character: Self
MOVIE • 2021
On A Night Like This - Bon Jovi 2020
Character: Self - Vocals
MOVIE • 2020
Lost in America
Character: Self
MOVIE • 2019
The Kelly Clarkson Show
Character: Self
TV • 2019
Reel Stories
Character: Self - Guest Star
TV • 2018
Twenty Eighteen Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
Character: Self [Bon Jovi]
MOVIE • 2018
Night of Too Many Stars: America Unites for Autism Programs
Character: Self
MOVIE • 2017
Bon Jovi: Rock in Rio 2017
Character: Self - Vocals
MOVIE • 2017
Bon Jovi - An Intimate Tour
Character: Self - Vocals
MOVIE • 2016
Crew
Crew Credits
On A Night Like This - Bon Jovi 2020
Role: Executive Producer
MOVIE • 2020
To Be of Service
Role: Songs
MOVIE • 2019
Stand Up Guys
Role: Songs
MOVIE • 2012
Destination Anywhere
Role: Original Story
MOVIE • 1997
Destination Anywhere
Role: Songs
MOVIE • 1997
NFL Rocks
Role: Songs
MOVIE • 1992
Young Guns II
Role: Music
MOVIE • 1990
Young Guns II
Role: Theme Song Performance
MOVIE • 1990
Miami Vice
Role: Songs
TV • 1984