Sonny Bono

Actor · 1935–1998 · Detroit, Michigan, USA

Biography

Salvatore Phillip "Sonny" Bono (February 16, 1935 – January 5, 1998) was an American singer, songwriter, actor, and politician. In partnership with his second wife, Cher, he formed the singing duo Sonny & Cher. A member of the Republican Party, Bono served as the 16th mayor of Palm Springs, California, from 1988 to 1992, and served as the U.S. representative for California's 44th district from 1995 until his death in 1998.

Acted in 37

2020s

2020
Herb Alpert Is...
Archival footage

2010s

2019
Weedjies! Halloweed Night
Vintage TV Host
45
2012
420 Triple Feature
Movie

1990s

1996
First Kid
Congressman Sonny Bono
46
1993
Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman
Mayor Frank Berkowitz · 1 episode
68
1991
P.S. I Luv U
TV
1990
Thanksgiving Day
Sid Brementhal
Parker Lewis Can't Lose
Colin David · 1 episode
78
Blossom
TV · 5 Seasons · Drama · Comedy
61

1980s

1989
Under the Boardwalk
Ancient #2
1988
Hairspray
Franklin von Tussle
77
1987
Dirty Laundry
Maurice
1986
Troll
Peter Dickinson
40
1985
The Golden Girls
Sonny Bono · 1 episode
80
1984
Murder, She Wrote
Valentino Reggiore · 1 episode
74
1983
Balboa
Tony Carlo
1982
Airplane II: The Sequel
Joe Seluchi
55
The Vals
Spaced Out Musician
Matt Houston
TV · 3 Seasons · Drama · Crime
64
Phil Spector: He's a Rebel
Movie
1980
Top of the Hill
Bobby Antoine · 2 episodes

1970s

1979
Escape to Athena
Bruno Rotelli
57
Murder in Music City
Sonny Hunt
1978
Fantasy Island
Ted Cavanaugh · 1 episode
66
1977
The Love Boat
Harold Nash, Phil Backstrom / Deacon Dark, Benny Carter, Steve Bloom · 1 episode
63
CHiPs
Mike · 1 episode
66
1976
Battle of the Network Stars
TV · 1 Season · Comedy
Charlie's Angels
Marvin · 1 episode
66
The Jacksons
El mismo · 1 episode
1975
Murder on Flight 502
Jack Marshall
55
Switch
Darcy Taggart · 1 episode
70
1974
The Six Million Dollar Man
John Perry · 1 episode
72
1972
The New Scooby-Doo Movies
Sonny (voice) · 1 episode
76
1971
The Sonny & Cher Comedy Hour
TV · 4 Seasons · Comedy
70

1960s

1969
Love, American Style
TV · 5 Seasons · Comedy
66
1967
Good Times
Sonny
1964
The Man from U.N.C.L.E.
Jerry · 1 episode
76

Sound 3

2010s

2018
The Morricone Duel: The Most Dangerous Concert Ever
Music

1960s

1969
Chastity
Original Music Composer
1967
Good Times
Original Music Composer

Wrote 2

1990s

1999
And the Beat Goes On: The Sonny and Cher Story
Writer

1960s

1969
Chastity
Writer

Produced 1

1960s

1969
Chastity
Producer

Appearances29

2020s

2024
Outstanding: A Comedy Revolution
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
78

2010s

2019
Cher: Life in the Spotlight
Self (archive footage)

2000s

2008
The Wrecking Crew
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
78
2006
Plagues and Pleasures on the Salton Sea
Himself (archival footage)
2004
LSD a Go Go
Self (archive footage)
2003
The Best Of Beat
Self (archive footage)
Hell's Highway: The True Story of Highway Safety Films
Self (archive footage)
66
2002
Family Fundamentals
Self - U.S. Representative (archive footage)