Jon Bon Jovi
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.
Acted in
Bon Jovi at the BBC
2024
Michael Strahan x Jon Bon Jovi: Halfway There
2024
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Thank You, Goodnight - The Bon Jovi Story
2024
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The Dynasty: New England Patriots
2024
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Christmas at Graceland
2023
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The Genius of Gianni Versace Alive
2023
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Bon Jovi | No End in Sight
2022
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Frontmen: Jon Bon Jovi
2022
as Self
Joe Montana: Cool Under Pressure
2022
as Self (archive footage)
The Surge at Mount Sinai
2021
as Narrator
Bon Jovi: Encore Nights Drive-In
2021
Celebrating America
2021
as Self
On A Night Like This - Bon Jovi 2020
2020
as Self - Vocals
Bon Jovi: Rock In Rio 2019
2019
as Self
Reel Stories
2018
as Self - Guest Star
Twenty Eighteen Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
2018
as Self [Bon Jovi]
Night of Too Many Stars: America Unites for Autism Programs
2017
as Self
Bon Jovi: Rock in Rio 2017
2017
as Self - Vocals
Bon Jovi - An Intimate Tour
2016
as Self - Vocals
Jersey Guys
2015
as Narrator
Play It Loud: The Story of Marshall
2014
as Self
Two: The Story of Roman & Nyro
2013
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Bon Jovi: Rock In Rio 2013
2013
as Self - Vocals
Bon Jovi | Because We Can Tour - Live From Cleveland
2013
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Bon Jovi | In Concert - BBC Radio 2
2013
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LT: The Life & Times
2013
as Narrator
12-12-12 | The Concert for Sandy Relief
2012
as Self
Bon Jovi | Inside Out
2012
as Self - Vocals
Bon Jovi | Live - iHeartRadio Music Festival
2012
New Year's Eve
2011
as Daniel Jensen
Bon Jovi | Live In Lisbon 2011
2011
as Self
Bon Jovi | Greatest Hits - The Ultimate Video Collection
2010
as Self - Lead Vocals, Rhythm Guitar, Acoustic Guitar
Bon Jovi - The Circle Tour Live From New Jersey
2010
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Bon Jovi | When We Were Beautiful
2009
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Bon Jovi | Live at Madison Square Garden
2009
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We Are One: The Obama Inaugural Celebration at the Lincoln Memorial
2009
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Elvis | Viva Las Vegas
2008
as Self
Bon Jovi | Live at Tokyo Dome
2008
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Bon Jovi: Lost Highway The Concert
2007
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Live Earth Concert Wembley
2007
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Bon Jovi | Unplugged On VH1
2007
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Bon Jovi: Music In Review
2007
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30 Rock
2006
as Jon Bon Jovi
Pucked
2006
as Frank Hopper
Bon Jovi: In Performance
2006
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Live 8
2005
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Bon Jovi | Live at Nokia Theatre
2005
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Cry_Wolf
2005
as Rich
Bon Jovi - This Left Feels Right Live
2004
Off the Record: The 9/11 Election
2003
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Las Vegas
2003
Late Night with Conan O'Brien: 10th Anniversary Special
2003
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Bon Jovi | Bounce (The Videos)
2003
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Vampires: Los Muertos
2002
as Derek Bliss
American Idol
2002
as Self - Guest Performer
CMT Crossroads
2002
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The Concert for New York City
2001
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Bon Jovi | One Last Wild Night
2001
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America | A Tribute to Heroes
2001
as Self - Performer
Bon Jovi | Live at Giants Stadium, 2001
2001
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Bon Jovi | Secret Acoustic Show
2001
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Bon Jovi | The Crush Tour
2000
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Pay It Forward
2000
as Ricky McKinney
U-571
2000
as Lt. Pete Emmett
The West Wing
1999
as Jon Bon Jovi
Rove
1999
as Self
Row Your Boat
1999
as Jamey Meadows
Pavarotti & Friends - For the Children of Liberia
1998
as Self
Sex and the City
1998
as Seth
Homegrown
1998
as Danny
No Looking Back
1998
as Michael
Ally McBeal
1997
Songs & Visions
1997
as Self
Destination Anywhere
1997
as Jon
Little City
1997
as Kevin
The Leading Man
1996
as Robin Grange
Bon Jovi | Live at Yokohama Stadium
1996
as Self
TFI Friday
1996
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The Rocker: A Portrait of Phil Lynott
1996
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Moonlight and Valentino
1995
as The Painter
Bon Jovi | The Unreleased First Night
1995
Bon Jovi | Live from London
1995
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Bon Jovi | Cross Road
1994
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The Great Music Experience | Nara City, Japan 1994
1994
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World Music Awards
1993
as Self - Host
Bon Jovi | Italian Roses
1993
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Keep the Faith: An Evening With Bon Jovi
1993
as Self - Vocals
Rolling Stone 25: The MTV Special
1992
as Self
ECHO-Verleihung
1992
as Self
Bon Jovi | Access All Areas: A Rock & Roll Odyssey
1990
as Self
Young Guns II
1990
as Inmate (uncredited)
Geld oder Liebe
1989
as Self
Bon Jovi | New Jersey (The Videos)
1989
as Self
Moscow Music Peace Festival
1989
as Self [Bon Jovi]
Free to Be... a Family
1988
as Self - Host
Bon Jovi | Slippery When Wet {The Videos}
1987
as Self
The Return of Bruno
1987
as Jon Bon Jovi
Bon Jovi | Tokyo Road - Live in Japan '85
1985
as Self
Bon Jovi | Breakout {The Videos}
1985
as Self
MTV Video Music Awards
1984
as Self
Menschen
1982
as Self
Great Performances
1971
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Top of the Pops
1964
Bambi Awards
1948
as Self
Bon Jovi: Live at MetLife Stadium 2013
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Bon Jovi | Live Rarities
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The Pool Cleaner
as Self (archive footage)
Bon Jovi live in Tokyo 1988
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