Jon Bon Jovi

Jon Bon Jovi

Birth : 1962-03-02, Perth Amboy, New Jersey, USA

History

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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Jon Bon Jovi
Jon Bon Jovi
Jon Bon Jovi
Jon Bon Jovi
Jon Bon Jovi

Movies

Heartbreakers at the BBC
Self
A selection of classic heartbreaking BBC performances from some of music’s biggest stars, including George Michael, Amy Winehouse, Sam Smith, Taylor Swift and soul legend Dionne Warwick.
The Surge at Mount Sinai
Narrator
THE SURGE AT MOUNT SINAI tracks three healthcare workers, two intimate patient journeys and experts from across the hospital in one of the world’s largest healthcare systems in the country during an unprecedented global pandemic. With intimate access to those on the front lines, the film chronicles the race against time as New York City became the global epicenter of the Covid-19 outbreak and New York was experiencing more than 350 deaths per day.
Bon Jovi from Encore Nights
One of the most successful rock bands of all time, with over 100 million records sold, 2,700 concerts performed in over 50 countries for more than 34 million fans and winners of countless awards to this concert! It will be captured in April and will be a nonstop show of their greatest hits with a few surprise tracks sprinkled in. The never-before-seen show was recorded live, exclusively for this one-night only event.
Celebrating America
Self
Inauguration Day special showcasing the American people’s resilience, heroism, and unified commitment to coming together as a nation to heal and rebuild.
On A Night Like This - Bon Jovi 2020
Executive Producer
Filmed in Nashville, the documentary marks the first time the band performs their new album "2020" live.
On A Night Like This - Bon Jovi 2020
Vocals
Filmed in Nashville, the documentary marks the first time the band performs their new album "2020" live.
To Be of Service
Songs
A documentary film about veterans with PTSD who find that, after other treatments fall short, a service dog helps them return to an independent feeling life.
Bon Jovi: Rock In Rio 2019
Himself
For the fifth time, the Brazilian edition of the festival will receive one of the biggest names in world rock. On September 29, Bon Jovi takes to the World Stage to sing with the audience the numerous successes he has made over 36 years. During this period, the band recorded 19 albums and won numerous awards such as Icon Global in 2010 at the MTV Europe Music Awards. So, ready to enjoy “Livin 'On a Prayer”, “I'll Be There for You” and “It's My Life”? September is coming! We're half way there!
2018 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
Recorded live, this special honors fivenew performer category inductees: Bon Jovi, The Cars, Nina Simone, The Moody Blues and Dire Straits.
Night of Too Many Stars: America Unites for Autism Programs
Self
Jon Stewart returns to television to host a live show presented from The Theater at Madison Square Garden in New York. Benefiting NEXT for Autism, the special features stand-up performances, sketches and short films.
Bon Jovi: Rock in Rio 2017
Vocals
Bon Jovi at Cidade do Rock, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on September 22, 2017. Setlist: This House Is Not for Sale / Raise Your Hands / Knockout / You Give Love a Bad Name / Born to Be My Baby / Lost Highway / Because We Can / I'll Sleep When I'm Dead / Runaway / We Got It Goin' On / Someday I'll Be Saturday Night (Acoustic) / Bed of Roses / It's My Life / Captain Crash & the Beauty Queen From Mars / Roller Coaster / Wanted Dead or Alive / Lay Your Hands on Me / Keep the Faith / Bad Medicine / Have a Nice Day / Livin' on a Prayer
Bon Jovi - An Intimate Tour
Vocals
Throughout October 2016, four intimate TIDAL X: Bon Jovi live listening parties at intimate venues presented the album 'This House is Not For Sale' front-to-back for fans in Red Bank NJ, London UK, Toronto ON, and New York City. This is the New York City concert at the Barrymore Theater, New York, October 20th 2016.
Jersey Guys
Narrator
The New York Giants, after suffering losing seasons in the 1960s and early 1970s, move from New York City to East Rutherford, New Jersey in 1976 and become a winning team in the 1980s.
Play It Loud: The Story of Marshall
Self
A history and tribute to British Jim Marshall's amplifiers, which since then became the standard of rock'n'roll amplifiers ever since.
Two: The Story of Roman & Nyro
Combining over twelve years of footage and narrated by their twin sons, TWO: The Story of Roman & Nyro, follows legendary songwriter Desmond Child and his lifelong partner's loving journey to create their new modern family.
Bon Jovi: Rock In Rio 2013
Vocals
Bon Jovi at Cidade do Rock, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on September 20, 2013. Setlist: 01. That's What the Water Made Me / 02. You Give Love a Bad Name / 03. Raise Your Hands / 04. Runaway / 05. Lost Highway / 06. Whole Lot of Leavin' / 07. It's My Life / 08. Because We Can / 09. What About Now / 10. We Got It Goin' On / 11. Keep the Faith / 12. (You Want to) Make a Memory / 13. Captain Crash & the Beauty Queen From Mars / 14. We Weren't Born to Follow / 15. Who Says You Can't Go Home / 16. I'll Sleep When I'm Dead ('Start Me Up' by The Rolling Stones snippet) / 17. Bad Medicine (With a snippet of Shout by The Isley Brothers) / 18. Wanted Dead or Alive / 19. Have a Nice Day / 20. Livin' on a Prayer (With acoustic version as intro.) / 21. Always
Bon Jovi: Because We Can Tour - Live From Cleveland
Jon Bon Jovi
Because We Can Tour, Cleveland, March 9th 2013 SETLIST: You Give Love a Bad Name Raise Your Hands Lost Highway Because We Can That's What the Water Made Me It's My Life Someday I'll Be Saturday Night What About Now Work for the Working Man We Got It Goin' On Keep the Faith Amen Bed of Roses I'll Be There for You Runaway We Weren't Born to Follow I'll Sleep When I'm Dead Wanted Dead or Alive Who Says You Can't Go Home Bad Medicine ENCORE: (You Want to) Make a Memory In These Arms Born to Be My Baby Have a Nice Day Livin' on a Prayer I Love This Town Always.
Bon Jovi: In Concert - BBC Radio 2
Himself
Jo Whiley presents Bon Jovi live In Concert from the intimate BBC Radio Theatre inside Broadcasting House They'll be playing some of their stadium-filling biggest hits alongside an early taster of their new material. On Thursday 24 January, Radio 2 welcomed Bon Jovi to the BBC Radio Theatre for a very special Radio 2 In Concert performance. The band spoke to Jo Whiley and answered listeners' questions before playing hits and selections from their new album, What About Now.
LT: The Life & Times
Narrator
LT: The Life & Times, a feature-length documentary film chronicling the spectacular on-field Hall of Fame NFL career of Lawrence Taylor, as well as his tumultuous off-field life. The documentary will be the first-ever in-depth look focusing on Taylor's life with never-before-heard stories from Taylor, his family and friends, his former teammates and coaches on his playing days with the New York Giants, as well as his infamous off-field challenges, including his trials, and the troubling times that have plagued him throughout his life.
Stand Up Guys
Songs
After serving 28 years in prison for accidentally killing the son of a crime boss, newly paroled gangster Val reunites with his former partners in crime, Doc and Hirsch, for a night on the town. As the three men revisit old haunts, reflect on their glory days and try to make up for lost time, one wrestles with a terrible quandary: Doc has orders to kill Val, and time is running out for him to figure out a way out of his dilemma.
12-12-12: The Concert for Sandy Relief
Self
“12-12-12” was a fundraising concert to aid the victims of Hurricane Sandy, it took place on December 12, 2012 at Madison Square Garden. The concert featured Bon Jovi, Eric Clapton, Dave Grohl, Billy Joel, Alicia Keys, Chris Martin, The Rolling Stones, Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band, Eddie Vedder, Roger Waters, Kanye West, The Who, Paul McCartney as well as other artists.
Bon Jovi: Inside Out
Vocals
Played in the theatres before going on sale in November 2012, 'Inside Out' features live tracks from Bon Jovi recorded at the O2 Arena in London, the Metlife Stadium in New Jersey, and the Madison Square Garden in New York City. These shows were part of the Lost Highway Tour (2008) and the Circle Tour (2010).
Bon Jovi - Live iHeartRadio Music Festival
Bon Jovi live at iHeartRadio Music Festival at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on Friday (2012, September 21) in Las Vegas. Setlist: Livin' on a Prayer You Give Love a Bad Name It's My Life Wanted Dead or Alive Who Says You Can't Go Home Bad Medicine / Shout
New Year's Eve
Daniel Jensen
The lives of several couples and singles in New York intertwine over the course of New Year's Eve.
Bon Jovi: Live In Lisbon 2011
Himself
Bon Jovi complete their 2011 tour in support of their Greatest Hits album live at Bela Vista Park in Lisbon, Portugal.
Bon Jovi Greatest Hits: The Ultimate Video Collection
lead vocals, rhythm guitar, acoustic guitar
Greatest Hits - The Ultimate Video Collection is a DVD by rock band Bon Jovi, coinciding with the bands Greatest Hits compilation. It contains 17 of the bands most popular music videos and 17 corresponding live versions of those songs taken from various concerts. The majority of the live performances have previously been released on DVD. The DVD is presented in 16x9 "Pillarbox" format and contain stereo and Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround sound audio.
Bon Jovi - The Circle Tour Live From New Jersey
Himself
Grammy Award-winning band Bon Jovi shot a historic performance during their four night sold-out show at the New Meadowlands Stadium - the new home of the NY Giants and NY Jets. In HD.
Bon Jovi: When We Were Beautiful
A documentary filmed behind the scenes of the Bon Jovi's Lost Highway tour in 2008.
Pop Galerie Reloaded – Bon Jovi
Himself (archive)
Bon Jovi: Live at Madison Square Garden
Vocals
“Live at Madison Square Garden” is a concert video by the American band Bon Jovi from the last North American part of their “Lost Highway” tour. It was recorded on July 14 and July 15, 2008, at Madison Square Garden.
We Are One With President-Elect Barack Obama
Self
A public celebration of the inauguration of Barack Obama as the 44th President of the United States of America at the Lincoln Memorial and the National Mall in Washington DC, on January 18, 2009.
Elvis: Viva Las Vegas
Self
Bon Jovi: Live at Tokyo Dome
1. Lost Highway 2. You Give Love A Bad Name 3. Raise Your Hands 4. Runaway 5. The Radio Saved My Life 6. Story Of My Life 7. In These Arms 8. I'd Die For You 9. (You Want To) Make A Memory 10. Whole Lotta Leavin' 11. Born To Be My Baby 12. Any Other Day 13. We Got It Going On 14. It's My Life 15. Bad Medicine 16. Shout 17. These Days 18. Someday I'll Be Saturday Night 19. Keep The Faith 20. I'll Sleep When I'm Dead 21. Jumpin' Jack Flash 22. Dancing In The Streets 23. Who Says You Can't Go Home 24. Livin' On A Prayer 25. Have A Nice Day 26. Wanted Dead Or Alive 27. I Love This Town 28. Captain Crash & The Beauty Queens From Mars
Bon Jovi: Lost Highway The Concert
Self
This rare and exclusive performance brings the critically acclaimed and #1 album LOST HIGHWAY to life. Track by track and in sequence; BON JOVI recount the tale that is the LOST HIGHWAY. Performed on a stage constructed especially for this unique and historic night; LOST HIGHWAY: THE CONCERT comes complete with band interviews, backstage footage, and chart-topping tracks; “It’s My Life,” “Wanted Dead Or Alive,” and “Who Says You Can’t Go Home.”
Live Earth Concert Wembley
himself
A 24-hour live music event to increase environmental awareness and reduce global warming worldwide.
Bon Jovi: Unplugged On VH1
Vocals
Bon Jovi perform an acoustic set, including songs from their 2007 album, “Lost Highway.”
Pucked
Frank Hopper
Frank Hopper is a former lawyer, long-term loser and constant dreamer - and frankly, probably just not all that bright. When he receives a credit card in the mail, he believes he's hit the jackpot. It's not long before he's working his way toward financing his dream - an all-woman hockey team. He's also put himself in debt to the tune of more than $300,000. Naturally, he winds up in court when his plan backfires
Live 8
Himself
On 2 July 2005 an estimated 3 billion people came together in the fight against extreme poverty. LIVE 8 - 10 concerts featuring over 1000 musicians from across the globe - asked people not for their money, but for their voice.
Bon Jovi - Live at Nokia Theatre
Cry_Wolf
Rich
After a local woman is murdered, a group of teenage liars create a warning e-mail of a serial killer named “The Wolf”, coming on the next full moon. The teens describe each death method The Wolf uses, but when the described victims actually do start turning up dead, suddenly no one knows where the lies end and the truth begins.
Bon Jovi - This Left Feels Right Live
In the fall of 2003, Bon Jovi released "This Left Feels Right", a collection of the band's greatest hits, stripping down each of the songs to its acoustic core before entirely recreating them in fresh, eclectic and innovative re-interpretations. The program was performed live at two intimate shows on November 14th & 15th, 2003 at Borgata Hotel Casino in Atlantic City, N.J.
Bon Jovi - Bounce (The Videos)
Vampires: Los Muertos
Derek Bliss
Tough-as-nails vampire hunter Derek Bliss is on the hunt for "suckers" in the heart of Mexico when he receives a new assignment from a mysterious client. Thrown together with a group of slayers, including sexy Zooey, who may or may not be one of the undead. Derek and company are up against a growing number of fast-moving, bloodthirsty vampires and their elusive and powerful leader.
The Concert for New York City
Self
The Concert for New York City took place on October 20, 2001 at Madison Square Garden. It was a celebration of the strength of New York and a thank-you to the heroic firefighters, police officers and rescue workers who saved tens of thousands of lives on September 11th. More than 6000 firefighters, police officers and rescue workers attended as guests.
Bon Jovi: One Last Wild Night
Himself
In the course of the flourishing US hard rock scenery of the mid 80s Bon Jovi became one of the biggest rock groups of the western world. Due to their mass and radio compatible stadium rock the band succeeded to remain successful in the new century and did that to the highest level. In May 2001 the album "One Wild Night: Live 1985 - 2001" was released. The "One Wild Night" - tour existed of 54 shows in 15 countries in front of more than 1.9 Million fans. For the final they played two home concerts in the "Giants Stadium", New Jersey. One Wild Night -- Raise Your Hands -- You Give Love A Bad Name -- Born To Be My Baby -- Livin' On A Prayer -- Bed Of Roses -- Blaze Of Glory -- Wild In The Streets -- It's My Life -- Keep The Faith -- Wanted Dead Or Alive -- Lay Your Hands On Me -- Bad Medicine -- Shout
America: A Tribute to Heroes
A benefit concert and telethon organized by George Clooney and broadcast uninterrupted and commercial-free by the four major television networks just 10 days after the September 11, 2001 attacks on the World Trade Center and The Pentagon to raise money for the victims and their families,
Bon Jovi, Live at Giants Stadium, 2001
Himself
Bon Jovi - Secret Acoustic Show
Bon Jovi: The Crush Tour
Self (Vocals / Guitar)
After several years of being casually on and off, New Jersey rockers Bon Jovi came together for the 2000 Crush Tour. Filmed live on this tour, "The Crush Tour" video features a raucous, energetic performance of several of the band's greatest hits, plus a couple that lead singer Jon Bon Jovi released during a successful solo career.
Pay It Forward
Ricky McKinney
Like some other kids, 12-year-old Trevor McKinney believed in the goodness of human nature. Like many other kids, he was determined to change the world for the better. Unlike most other kids, he succeeded.
U-571
Lt. Pete Emmett
In the midst of World War II, the battle under the sea rages and the Nazis have the upper hand as the Allies are unable to crack their war codes. However, after a wrecked U-boat sends out an SOS signal, the Allies realise this is their chance to seize the 'enigma coding machine'.
Row Your Boat
Jamey Meadows
Jon Bon Jovi plays Jamey Meadows, a man newly released from prison who has found himself homeless on the crazy streets of New York City. Slowly, he must try to build his life up from the gutter. Resisting constant offers from his brother, played by William Forsythe (Dick Tracy, The Rock, Deuce Bigalow: Male Gigalo) to rejoin the insidious world of crime, Meadows takes a menial job as a door to door census worker. Among his many encounters throughout this job, he meets a young Chinese immigrant who is just as unhappy in her life as he is in his. These two slowly hit it off and a relationship gradually begins to develop between them. Can Jamey Meadows learn to live in this new life, or will the temptations of his old ways drag him back to where he started?
Pavarotti & Friends 5 - For the Children of Liberia
Self
Pavarotti And Friends for the Children of Liberia
Homegrown
Danny
Three laborers on a Northern California marijuana plantation become increasingly paranoid when they learn that their boss has been murdered. They know enough to run, taking with them enough of the crop to pay them for services rendered. Hooking up with go-between Lucy in the next town, they plot their next move.
No Looking Back
Michael
Charlie returns to his old town where he meets his ex-girlfriend again and tries to get her back.
Destination Anywhere
Music
This film captures the essence of Jon Bon Jovi, the lead singer of one of the prime players in the legion of pop-metal bands that took '80s radio by storm. Most of the film is a short narrative loosely based on the songs from his 1997 solo album Destination Anywhere, and features Jon Bon Jovi and Demi Moore as a young couple struggling with alcoholism and the death of their young child.
Destination Anywhere
Jon
This film captures the essence of Jon Bon Jovi, the lead singer of one of the prime players in the legion of pop-metal bands that took '80s radio by storm. Most of the film is a short narrative loosely based on the songs from his 1997 solo album Destination Anywhere, and features Jon Bon Jovi and Demi Moore as a young couple struggling with alcoholism and the death of their young child.
Little City
Kevin
Best friends Adam and Kevin have a lot in common. Probably too much! In fact, Kevin is carrying on a torrid affair with Adam's girlfriend, Nina, on the side! And if this triangle wasn't crowded enough, the arrival of a seductive newcomer in town, Rebecca, promptly adds a whole new set of twists to an already tangled mix! Here's a hilarious look at how modern relationships have never been so complicated ... or so much fun!
The Leading Man
Robin Grange
Successful playwright Felix Webb has a new play, 'The Hit Man', in rehearsal. Directed by his old friend Humphrey, it is already being hailed as a masterpiece; but Felix can't enjoy his success. He has fallen passionately in love with Hilary, a beautiful, fiesty young actress, and is preparing to desert his perfect family, his wife Elena and three lively children. His intolerable situation is further complicated when Humphrey casts Hilary as one of the leads in 'The Hit Man'. Enter Robin Grange, a charismatic young Hollywood actor making his London theatre debut. Robin is attractive, charming and dangerous, and soon inveigles his way into everyone's life. He ingratiates himself with the cast and, quickly grasping Felix's dilemma, sets about weaving his web of mischief. He suggests that if he were to seduce Elena, she would be distracted from Felix's affair, regain her self respect, and perhaps even willingly part from the unfaithful husband to whom she clings...
Bon Jovi at Yokohama Stadium
Moonlight and Valentino
The Painter
A young widow still grieving over the death of her husband finds herself being comforted by a local housepainter.
Bon Jovi: Live from London
Self (Vocals / Guitar)
Shot at Wembley Stadium on June 25th, 1995 in front of 72,000 cheering fans, this is the first 'live' concert video from Bon Jovi. A stunning performance which includes all their hits to date plus new tracks off there 'These Days' album.
The Great Music Experience - Nara City Japan 1994
Self
Bon Jovi - Italian Roses
Keep the Faith: An Evening With Bon Jovi
Vocals
Keep the Faith: An Evening with Bon Jovi is a live concert that aired on MTV in late 1992 prior to the release of the band's then upcoming album Keep the Faith. The performance captures Bon Jovi in an intimate, "in the round" experience, performing acoustic and electric renditions of classic hits (Bon Jovi and non-Bon Jovi tracks), new material from Keep the Faith, and also behind the scenes footage. The show took place at the Kaufman's Studios Astoria in Queens, New York City in 1992, and released commercially in 1993. To date it is the only live home video that has not been re-issued on DVD.
Rolling Stone 25: The MTV Special
Himself
A special examining the music, people and issues that have been covered in "Rolling Stone" magazine over the past 25 years.
Access All Areas: A Rock & Roll Odyssey
Himself
Access All Areas: A Rock & Roll Odyssey is a documentary following rock band Bon Jovi on their successful New Jersey Syndicate Tour between 1988 and 1990. It contains live, backstage, and candid footage of the band, soundtracked with their music.
Young Guns II
Inmate (uncredited)
Three of the original five "young guns" — Billy the Kid (Emilio Estevez), Jose Chavez y Chavez (Lou Diamond Phillips), and Doc Scurlock (Kiefer Sutherland) — return in Young Guns, Part 2, which is the story of Billy the Kid and his race to safety in Old Mexico while being trailed by a group of government agents led by Pat Garrett.
Young Guns II
Theme Song Performance
Three of the original five "young guns" — Billy the Kid (Emilio Estevez), Jose Chavez y Chavez (Lou Diamond Phillips), and Doc Scurlock (Kiefer Sutherland) — return in Young Guns, Part 2, which is the story of Billy the Kid and his race to safety in Old Mexico while being trailed by a group of government agents led by Pat Garrett.
Young Guns II
Music
Three of the original five "young guns" — Billy the Kid (Emilio Estevez), Jose Chavez y Chavez (Lou Diamond Phillips), and Doc Scurlock (Kiefer Sutherland) — return in Young Guns, Part 2, which is the story of Billy the Kid and his race to safety in Old Mexico while being trailed by a group of government agents led by Pat Garrett.
Bon Jovi: New Jersey (The Videos)
Moscow Music Peace Festival
Himself
A recap of the Moscow Peace Festival, a heavy metal concert promoting the drug war in Russia, in the aftermath of the fall of the U.S.S.R. Featuring performances by Bon Jovi, Skid Row, Motley Crue, a reunited Black Sabbath, Scorpions, Gorky Park, Nuance, Brigada-S and Jason Bonham.
Free to Be... a Family
Self - Host
Seminal TV special about two groups of children, one in New York City and the other in Moscow, who befriend each other over a satellite connection and find common ground. The Muppets and several celebrities make a cameo.
Bon Jovi: Slippery When Wet The Videos
Slippery When Wet: The Videos features all the videos from Bon Jovi's breakthrough third album, Slippery When Wet, together with interviews and backstage footage.
The Return of Bruno
Jon Bon Jovi
A "documentary" about the major influence that a '60s rock singer named Bruno has had on rock music, as attested to by such rock legends as Ringo Starr, Brian Wilson and the Bee Gees, among others.
Bon Jovi - Tokyo Road Live in Japan '85
Himself
Bon Jovi recorded live at the Shinuya Public Hall in Tokyo on April 28, 1985.
Bon Jovi: Breakout The Videos
Compilation of video clips from the first two Bon Jovi albums. Includes: 'In and Out of Love', 'Only Lonely', 'Silent Night', 'She Don't Know Me', 'Hardest Part Is The Night' and 'Runaway'
Bon Jovi live in Tokyo 1988
Himself
The Pool Cleaner
Self (archive footage)
Mockumentary where Garth Jennings plays Jon Bon Jovi's pool cleaner
Bon Jovi - Live Rarities
Bon Jovi: Crossroad
Bon Jovi: Live at MetLife Stadium 2013
Himself
Bon Jovi play the MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey during their "Because We Can" tour on July 25th 2013.