Jon Bon Jovi
Date of birth: 1962-03-02
Place of birth: Perth Amboy, New Jersey, USA
Known for: Acting
Also known as: 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.
Movie Credits
Vampires: Los Muertos
2002-09-23
Tough-as-nails vampire hunter Derek Bliss is on the hunt for "suckers" in the heart of Mexico when h
Cry_Wolf
2005-09-16
After a local woman is murdered, a group of teenage liars create a warning e-mail of a serial killer
U-571
2000-04-20
In the midst of World War II, the battle under the sea rages and the Nazis have the upper hand as th
Bon Jovi | When We Were Beautiful
2009-10-24
A documentary filmed behind the scenes of the Bon Jovi's Lost Highway tour in 2008.
Bon Jovi: Music In Review
2007-04-24
This fascinating documentary discusses the New Jersey band behind hits like “You Give Love a Bad Nam
Bon Jovi: In Performance
2006-01-01
This documentary showcases the New Jersey rock band’s best moments through performance footage, cand
Live Earth Concert Wembley
2007-07-07
A 24-hour live music event to increase environmental awareness and reduce global warming worldwide.
Bon Jovi | The Crush Tour
2000-12-19
After several years of being casually on and off, New Jersey rockers Bon Jovi came together for the
Bon Jovi | One Last Wild Night
2001-09-22
In the course of the flourishing US hard rock scenery of the mid 80s Bon Jovi became one of the bigg
Pucked
2006-02-10
Frank Hopper is a former lawyer, long-term loser and constant dreamer - and frankly, probably just n
The Leading Man
1996-12-12
Successful playwright Felix Webb has a new play, 'The Hit Man', in rehearsal. Directed by his old fr
Row Your Boat
1999-04-18
Jon Bon Jovi plays Jamey Meadows, a man newly released from prison who has found himself homeless on
Homegrown
1998-04-17
Three laborers on a Northern California marijuana plantation become increasingly paranoid when they
Bon Jovi - This Left Feels Right Live
2004-02-10
In the fall of 2003, Bon Jovi released "This Left Feels Right", a collection of the band's greatest
No Looking Back
1998-03-27
Charlie returns to his old town where he meets his ex-girlfriend again and tries to get her back.
The Rocker: A Portrait of Phil Lynott
1996-01-03
When Thin Lizzy frontman Phil Lynott died on 4 January 1986, he was 36 years old. His early death fr
Free to Be... a Family
1988-12-14
Seminal TV special about two groups of children, one in New York City and the other in Moscow, who b
Bon Jovi | No End in Sight
2022-09-01
Since the dawn of hair mousse, the New Jersey-based band formed over 40 years ago and quickly took t
Destination Anywhere
1997-06-16
This film captures the essence of Jon Bon Jovi, the lead singer of one of the prime players in the l
Off the Record: The 9/11 Election
2003-11-04
Filmmaker Jonah Green documents his father Mark Green's 2001 campaign for mayor of New York City, de
Frontmen: Jon Bon Jovi
2022-02-10
Bon Jovi | Because We Can Tour - Live From Cleveland
2013-03-09
Because We Can Tour, Cleveland, March 9th 2013 SETLIST: You Give Love a Bad Name Raise Your Hands
Moscow Music Peace Festival
1989-08-03
A recap of the Moscow Peace Festival, a heavy metal concert promoting the drug war in Russia, in the
Young Guns II
1990-08-01
Three of the original five "young guns" — Billy the Kid, Jose Chavez y Chavez, and Doc Scurlock — re
Bon Jovi: Slippery When Wet - The Videos
1987-12-01
Slippery When Wet: The Videos features all the videos from Bon Jovi's breakthrough third album, Slip
Bon Jovi | The Unreleased First Night
1995-06-25
Setlist: 01. Intro 02. Livin' On A Prayer 03. You Give Love A Bad Name 04. Wild In The Streets
Bon Jovi | Unplugged On VH1
2007-06-25
Bon Jovi perform an acoustic set, including songs from their 2007 album, “Lost Highway.”
Christmas at Graceland
2023-11-29
Musicians pay tribute to Elvis Presley and perform live at his famed estate, Graceland.
Bon Jovi | Greatest Hits - The Ultimate Video Collection
2010-11-01
Greatest Hits - The Ultimate Video Collection is a DVD by rock band Bon Jovi, coinciding with the ba
Moonlight and Valentino
1995-09-29
A young widow still grieving over the death of her husband finds herself being comforted by a local
Pay It Forward
2000-10-20
Like some other kids, 12-year-old Trevor McKinney believed in the goodness of human nature. Like man
Bon Jovi | Inside Out
2012-11-27
Played in the theatres before going on sale in November 2012, 'Inside Out' features live tracks from
New Year's Eve
2011-12-08
The lives of several couples and singles in New York intertwine over the course of New Year's Eve.
Bon Jovi - The Circle Tour Live From New Jersey
2010-05-26
Grammy Award-winning band Bon Jovi shot a historic performance during their four night sold-out show
Two: The Story of Roman & Nyro
2013-09-28
Combining over twelve years of footage and narrated by their twin sons, TWO: The Story of Roman &
Live 8
2005-11-07
On 2 July 2005 an estimated 3 billion people came together in the fight against extreme poverty. LIV
The Great Music Experience | Nara City, Japan 1994
1994-05-20
Bon Jovi | In Concert - BBC Radio 2
2013-01-23
Jo Whiley presents Bon Jovi live In Concert from the intimate BBC Radio Theatre inside Broadcasting
Bon Jovi | Live at Madison Square Garden
2009-07-14
“Live at Madison Square Garden” is a concert video by the American band Bon Jovi from the last North
Michael Strahan x Jon Bon Jovi: Halfway There
2024-04-28
In a candid discussion, Bon Jovi reflects on his journey to fronting one of the most successful band
Bon Jovi at the BBC
2024-06-01
This collection of Bon Jovi performances at the BBC celebrates the band’s 40th anniversary and serve
Bon Jovi - An Intimate Tour
2016-10-20
Throughout October 2016, four intimate TIDAL X: Bon Jovi live listening parties at intimate venues p
Songs & Visions
1997-08-16
A musical event from Wembley Stadium in London featuring the greatest pop hits from the past 40 year
Bon Jovi - Live from London
1995-06-25
Shot at Wembley Stadium on June 25th, 1995 in front of 72,000 cheering fans, this is the first 'live
The Genius of Gianni Versace Alive
2023-11-16
Filmed in Gianni Versace's mansion in Miami where every object is a separate work of art, this stunn
Bon Jovi: Live at MetLife Stadium 2013
Bon Jovi play the MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey during their "Because We Can" tour on
Bon Jovi | Live In Lisbon 2011
2011-09-23
Bon Jovi complete their 2011 tour in support of their Greatest Hits album live at Bela Vista Park in
Keep the Faith: An Evening with Bon Jovi
1993-03-23
Keep the Faith: An Evening with Bon Jovi is a live concert that aired on MTV in late 1992 prior to t
Play It Loud: The Story of Marshall
2014-11-28
A history and tribute to British Jim Marshall's amplifiers, which since then became the standard of
Little City
1997-04-04
Best friends Adam and Kevin have a lot in common. Probably too much! In fact, Kevin is carrying on a
Bon Jovi: Rock In Rio 2013
2013-09-20
Bon Jovi at Cidade do Rock, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on September 20, 2013. Setlist: 01. That's What t
The Return of Bruno
1987-02-07
A "documentary" about the major influence that a '60s rock singer named Bruno has had on rock music,
Bon Jovi | Bounce (The Videos)
2003-06-11
Bon Jovi Secret Acoustic Show
2001-06-25
Filmed in Hamburg on June 25, 2001, this intimate performance captures Bon Jovi in a rare acoustic s
Bon Jovi | Italian Roses
1993-04-06
Live Video for Live in Milan, Italy 1993 performed by Bon Jovi, from the tour 'Keep The Faith'.
Bon Jovi: New Jersey - The Videos
1989-09-01
Bon Jovi | Cross Road
1994-10-11
Cross Road is the first official greatest hits album by American rock band Bon Jovi, released on Oct
Bon Jovi | Live at Nokia Theatre
2005-09-19
Bon Jovi | Live Rarities
Bon Jovi | Live at Yokohama Stadium
1996-05-19
Night of Too Many Stars: America Unites for Autism Programs
2017-11-18
Jon Stewart returns to television to host a live show presented from The Theater at Madison Square G
Bon Jovi: Rock in Rio 2017
2017-09-22
Bon Jovi at Cidade do Rock, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on September 22, 2017. Setlist: This House Is Not
Twenty Eighteen Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
2018-04-14
Recorded live, this special honors fivenew performer category inductees: Bon Jovi, The Cars, Nina Si
The Concert for New York City
2001-10-20
The Concert for New York City (2001) captures the star-studded benefit held at Madison Square Garden
Elvis | Viva Las Vegas
2008-09-16
Bon Jovi: Breakout - The Videos
1985-06-01
Compilation of video clips from the first two Bon Jovi albums. Includes: 'In and Out of Love', 'Onl
Pavarotti & Friends - For the Children of Liberia
1998-06-09
The Pavarotti & Friends for the Children of Liberia was held on June 9, 1998, in support of the War
Bon Jovi | Live at Tokyo Dome
2008-05-13
1. Lost Highway 2. You Give Love A Bad Name 3. Raise Your Hands 4. Runaway 5. The Radio Saved My Lif
America | A Tribute to Heroes
2001-09-21
A benefit concert and telethon organized by George Clooney and broadcast uninterrupted and commercia
Bon Jovi: Lost Highway The Concert
2007-11-13
This rare and exclusive performance brings the critically acclaimed and #1 album LOST HIGHWAY to lif
Jersey Guys
2015-12-08
The New York Giants, after suffering losing seasons in the 1960s and early 1970s, move from New York
The Pool Cleaner
Mockumentary where Garth Jennings plays Jon Bon Jovi's pool cleaner
LT: The Life & Times
2013-01-01
LT: The Life & Times, a feature-length documentary film chronicling the spectacular on-field Hall of
Bon Jovi | Tokyo Road - Live in Japan '85
1985-09-01
Bon Jovi recorded live at the Shinuya Public Hall in Tokyo on April 28, 1985.
Bon Jovi live in Tokyo 1988
1989-01-01
A historic record of the Slippery When Wet tour, the 1988 Tokyo show features Bon Jovi at their peak
Bon Jovi | Access All Areas: A Rock & Roll Odyssey
1990-11-20
Access All Areas: A Rock & Roll Odyssey is a documentary following rock band Bon Jovi on their succe
12-12-12 | The Concert for Sandy Relief
2012-12-12
“12-12-12” was a fundraising concert to aid the victims of Hurricane Sandy, it took place on Decembe
Bon Jovi | Live at Giants Stadium, 2001
2001-07-27
On A Night Like This - Bon Jovi 2020
2020-11-27
Filmed in Nashville, the documentary marks the first time the band performs their new album "2020" l
Rolling Stone 25: The MTV Special
1992-11-18
A special examining the music, people and issues that have been covered in "Rolling Stone" magazine
Celebrating America
2021-01-20
Inauguration Day special showcasing the American people’s resilience, heroism, and unified commitmen
We Are One: The Obama Inaugural Celebration at the Lincoln Memorial
2009-01-18
A public celebration of the inauguration of Barack Obama as the 44th President of the United States
Bon Jovi | Live - iHeartRadio Music Festival
2012-09-21
Bon Jovi live at iHeartRadio Music Festival at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on Friday (2012, September
Bon Jovi: Encore Nights Drive-In
2021-06-10
One of the most successful rock bands of all time, with over 100 million records sold, 2,700 concert
The Surge at Mount Sinai
2021-07-01
THE SURGE AT MOUNT SINAI tracks three healthcare workers, two intimate patient journeys and experts
Late Night with Conan O'Brien: 10th Anniversary Special
2003-09-14
Conan O'Brien celebrates ten years of "Late Night with Conan O'Brien" in this one-hour special. Many
O Melhor do Flash Back - 92 Clipes Para Recordar
2009-01-01
Lost in America
2019-11-15
Following director Rotimi Rainwater, a former homeless youth, as he travels the country to shine a l
Bon Jovi Keep The Faith (The Videos)
1994-01-24
Keep the Faith: The Videos is a video release by rock band Bon Jovi featuring all the videos (except
Bon Jovi: Final Countdown
1990-12-31
Recorded live at the Tokyo Dome, December 31st 1990, as part of the Final Countdown tour. Includes p
Christmas with Delta 2025
Join Australia's queen of Christmas, Delta Goodrem, in a very merry star-studded event. Sing along w