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.
Acted in 29
2020s
- 2026
- 2024
Bon Jovi at the BBC
Movie
- 2021
Bon Jovi: Encore Nights Drive-In
Movie
2010s
- 2013
12-12-12
Movie
- 2012
Bon Jovi | Live - iHeartRadio Music Festival
Movie
- 2011
2000s
- 2006
Pucked
Frank Hopper
- 2005
- 2004
Bon Jovi - This Left Feels Right Live
Movie
- 2003
- 2002
- 2000
1990s
- 1999
Row Your Boat
Jamey Meadows
- 1998
No Looking Back
Michael
- 1997
Destination Anywhere
Jon
Little City
Kevin
- 1996
- 1995
Bon Jovi | The Unreleased First Night
Movie
- 1990
Bon Jovi: Final Countdown
Lead Vocals
1980s
- 1987
The Return of Bruno
Jon Bon Jovi
1960s
- 1964
Sound 7
2020s
- 2026
The 80s: A Motion Picture Special
Songs
2010s
- 2019
To Be of Service
Songs
- 2012
1990s
- 1997
Destination Anywhere
Songs
- 1992
NFL Rocks
Songs
- 1990
1980s
- 1984
Wrote 1
1990s
- 1997
Destination Anywhere
Original Story
Produced 1
2020s
- 2020
On A Night Like This - Bon Jovi 2020
Executive Producer
Appearances105
2020s
- 2026
- 2024
- 2023
Christmas at Graceland
Self
The Genius of Gianni Versace Alive
Self
- 2022
Bon Jovi | No End in Sight
Self
Frontmen: Jon Bon Jovi
Self
- 2021
The Surge at Mount Sinai
Narrator
- 2020
On A Night Like This - Bon Jovi 2020
Self - Vocals
2010s
- 2019
Lost in America
Self
- 2018
Reel Stories
Self - Guest Star · 1 episode
Twenty Eighteen Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
Self [Bon Jovi]
- 2017
Night of Too Many Stars: America Unites for Autism Programs
Self
Bon Jovi: Rock in Rio 2017
Self - Vocals
- 2016
Bon Jovi - An Intimate Tour
Self - Vocals
- 2015
Jersey Guys
Narrator
- 2014
Play It Loud: The Story of Marshall
Self
- 2013
Two: The Story of Roman & Nyro
Self
Bon Jovi: Rock In Rio 2013
Self - Vocals
Bon Jovi | Because We Can Tour - Live From Cleveland
Self
Bon Jovi | In Concert - BBC Radio 2
Self
LT: The Life & Times
Narrator
- 2012
12-12-12 | The Concert for Sandy Relief
Self
Bon Jovi | Inside Out
Self - Vocals
- 2011
Bon Jovi | Live In Lisbon 2011
Self
- 2010
Bon Jovi | Greatest Hits - The Ultimate Video Collection
Self - Lead Vocals, Rhythm Guitar, Acoustic Guitar
Bon Jovi - The Circle Tour Live From New Jersey
Self
2000s
- 2009
Bon Jovi | When We Were Beautiful
Self
Bon Jovi | Live at Madison Square Garden
Self
We Are One: The Obama Inaugural Celebration at the Lincoln Memorial
Self
O Melhor do Flash Back - 92 Clipes Para Recordar
Self (archive footage)
- 2008
Elvis | Viva Las Vegas
Self
Bon Jovi | Live at Tokyo Dome
Self
- 2007
Bon Jovi: Lost Highway The Concert
Self
Bon Jovi | Unplugged On VH1
Self - Vocals
- 2006
Bon Jovi: In Performance
Self
- 2005
Live 8
Self
Bon Jovi | Live at Nokia Theatre
Self
- 2003
When Metal Ruled The World
Himself (archive footage)
Late Night with Conan O'Brien: 10th Anniversary Special
Self
Bon Jovi | Bounce (The Videos)
Self
- 2002
- 2001
The Concert for New York City
Self
Bon Jovi | One Last Wild Night
Self
America: A Tribute to Heroes
Self - Performer
Bon Jovi | Live at Giants Stadium, 2001
Self
- 2000
Bon Jovi | The Crush Tour
Self
1990s
- 1999
TV total
Self · 1 episode
- 1998
Pavarotti & Friends - For the Children of Liberia
Self
- 1997
- 1996
Bon Jovi | Live at Yokohama Stadium
Self
The Rocker: A Portrait of Phil Lynott
Self
- 1995
Bon Jovi - Live from London
Self
The Music Biz
Self · 2 episodes
- 1994
Bon Jovi | Cross Road
Self
Bon Jovi Keep The Faith (The Videos)
Himself
- 1993
Bon Jovi | Italian Roses
Self
Keep the Faith: An Evening with Bon Jovi
Self - Vocals
- 1992
Blast 'Em
Self (uncredited)
- 1990
Bon Jovi | Access All Areas: A Rock & Roll Odyssey
Self
1980s
- 1989
Bon Jovi: New Jersey - The Videos
Self
Moscow Music Peace Festival
Self [Bon Jovi]
Bon Jovi live in Tokyo 1988
Self
- 1988
Free to Be... a Family
Self - Host
Rock n Roll Meltdown
Himself
- 1987
Bon Jovi: Slippery When Wet - The Videos
Self
- 1985
Bon Jovi | Tokyo Road - Live in Japan '85
Self
Bon Jovi: Breakout - The Videos
Self
- 1984
- 1981
1970s
- 1979
- 1977
- 1975
- 1974
- 1971
1960s
- 1968
1940s
- 1948
No release date
Bon Jovi: Live at MetLife Stadium 2013
Self
Bon Jovi | Live Rarities
Self
Christmas with Delta 2025
Self
Willie Nelson & Friends: Stars & Guitars
Himself
Live Earth: A Concert for a Climate in Crisis
Self · 12 episodes