Bono
Personal Info
Known for
Acting
Gender
Male
Birthday
1960-05-10 (65 years old)
Place of Birth
Dublin, Ireland
Bono
Biography
Paul David Hewson, better known by his stage name Bono, is an Irish singer-songwriter, musician, venture capitalist, businessman, and philanthropist. He is best recognized as the frontman of the Dublin-based rock band U2. Bono was born and raised in Dublin, Ireland, and attended Mount Temple Comprehensive School where he met his future wife, Alison Stewart, and the future members of U2. Bono writes almost all U2 lyrics, frequently using religious, social, and political themes. During U2's early years, Bono's lyrics contributed to their rebellious and spiritual to; as the band matured, his lyrics became inspired more by personal experiences shared with the other members.
Outside the band, he has collaborated and recorded with numerous artists, is managing director and a managing partner of Elevation Partners, and has refurbished and owns The Clarence Hotel in Dublin with The Edge. He was granted a knighthood by Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom, and, with Bill and Melinda Gates, was named Time Person of the Year in 2005, among other awards and nominations. On 17 July 2013, the BBC announced that Bono had been made a Commandeur of the French Ordre des Arts et des Lettres (Order of Arts and Letters).
Known For
Acting
U2: Live from South Bend
as Self - Vocals
(2025)
(2025)
Bono: Stories of Surrender
as Self
(2024)
Stevie Van Zandt: Disciple
as Self
(2024)
Kiss the Future
as Self
(2024)
Eno
as Self (archive footage)
(2024)
(2024)
(2023)
WHAM!
as Self (archive footage)
(2023)
Peter & the Wolf
as Self (Artist)
(2023)
(2023)
Zucchero | Sugar Fornaciari
as Self
(2023)
(2023)
(2022)
(2022)
The Sound of 007
as Self (archive footage)
(2022)
Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL
as Self (archive footage)
(2022)
Roy Orbison Forever
as Self (archive footage)
(2022)
ABBA V Queen
as Self (archive footage)
(2022)
(2022)
U2: Rockumentary
as Self
(2021)
Sing 2
as Clay Calloway (voice)
(2020)
(2020)
(2020)
(2019)
Pavarotti
as Self
(2019)
Mystify: Michael Hutchence
as Self
(2019)
(2019)
Salman Rushdie: Death on a Trail
as Self - Musician (archive footage)
(2019)
One Step From Holiness
as Self
(2018)
Quincy
as Self
(2018)
Why Are We Creative?
as Self
(2018)
(2018)
(2018)
Liner Notes
as Narrator (voice)
(2017)
Lost in London
as Bono (voice)
(2017)
(2017)
Linkin Park and Friends Celebrate Life in Honor of Chester Bennington
as Self (archive footage)
(2017)
(2017)
(2017)
U2 at The BBC
as Self [U2]
(2017)
(2017)
Kygo: Stole the Show
as Self
(2017)
U2 - Live from Abbey Road
as Self
(2017)
(2016)
(2016)
(2015)
(2015)
(2015)
(2015)
Irish Rock at the BBC
as Self
(2015)
(2015)
Ecco Homo
as Self
(2015)
(2015)
Muddy Track
as Himself
(2015)
(2014)
Nelson Mandela Redrawn
as Self
(2014)
(2014)
Meteor Choice Music Prize 2014
as Self - Nominee
(2013)
Miracle Rising: South Africa
as Self
(2013)
Muscle Shoals
as Self
(2013)
Here Comes the Night Time
as Fake Arcade Fire Bandmember
(2013)
Who the F**K Is Arthur Fogel
as Self
(2012)
(2012)
B.B. King: The Life of Riley
as Self
(2012)
Anton Corbijn Inside Out
as Self
(2012)
The Submerging Church
as Self (archive footage)
(2012)
U2: Unbroken Toys
as Self
(2011)
(2011)
U2: From the Sky Down
as Self
(2011)
U2 - Live from Moncton 2011
as Self
(2010)
U2: 360° at the Rose Bowl
as Self - Vocals
(2010)
Hope for Haiti Now
as Self
(2010)
(2010)
(2010)
(2010)
(2009)
Brüno
as Self - 'Dove of Peace'
(2009)
(2009)
(2009)
(2009)
Linear
as Self
(2009)
Johnny Mercer: The Dream's on Me
as Self - Performer
(2009)
US Festival 1983 Days 1-3
as Self - U2
(2009)
Q: The Man
as Self
(2009)
(2009)
U2乐队360°玫瑰碗演唱会
as 主唱
(2008)
U2 3D
as Self
(2008)
Pavarotti The Duets
as Self
(2008)
Lord, Save Us from Your Followers
as Self (archive footage)
(2008)
(2007)
Across the Universe
as Doctor Robert
(2007)
(2007)
(2007)
U2: The Joshua Tree (Bonus DVD)
as Self - Vocals
(2007)
(2007)
(2006)
(2006)
Leonard Cohen: I'm Your Man
as Self
(2006)
U2: 18 Videos
as Self (archive footage)
(2006)
(2006)
U2: Vertigo Tour Live at River Plate Stadium
as Self - Vocals
(2006)
(2006)
(2005)
Live 8
as Self
(2005)
(2005)
Live Aid Against All Odds
as Self
(2005)
The Work of Director Anton Corbijn
as Self (segments "One" and "Electrical Storm")
(2005)
Live Aid: 20 Years Ago Today
as Self
(2005)
The Work of Director Mark Romanek
as Self - Interviewee
(2005)
U2: Vertigo 2005 - Live from Chicago
as Self - Vocals
(2005)
(2005)
(2005)
(2004)
Happy Birthday Oscar Wilde
as Self
(2004)
(2004)
Pixies: Gouge
as Self
(2004)
(2004)
Bono: Big Daddy
as Self
(2004)
U2 and 3 songs
as Self
(2003)
Bukowski: Born Into This
as Self
(2003)
(2003)
U2 Go Home: Live from Slane Castle, Ireland
as Self - Vocals
(2003)
U2: An Unforgettable Journey
as Self
(2002)
(2002)
The Corrs Live from Dublin
as Self - Guest Singer
(2002)
U2: The Best of 1990-2000
as Self
(2001)
America | A Tribute to Heroes
as Self - Performer
(2001)
Being Mick
as Self
(2001)
(2001)
U2: Elevation 2001 - Live from Boston
as Self - Vocals, Guitar
(2000)
The Million Dollar Hotel
as Man in Hotel Lobby (uncredited)
(2000)
(2000)
(2000)
The Beatles Revolution
as Self
(2000)
(2000)
(2000)
(1999)
Entropy
as Bono
(1999)
(1999)
(1999)
Tina Turner : Celebrate!
as Self
(1999)
A Tribute To Johnny Cash
as Self - Performer
(1998)
(1998)
(1998)
U2 - The Best of 1980-1990
as Self (archive footage)
(1998)
U2: Live from Santiago 1998
as Self
(1997)
U2: A Year in Pop
as Self
(1997)
(1997)
(1997)
Bravo Profiles: Björk
as Self
(1996)
(1995)
Sinatra: 80 Years My Way
as Self - Performer
(1995)
The History of Rock 'n' Roll
as Self
(1995)
Dancing Barefoot
as Self (voice)
(1995)
(1994)
(1994)
In Darkest Hollywood: Cinema and Apartheid
as Self (archive footage)
(1993)
New Order Story
as Self
(1993)
Daniel Lanois "Rocky World"
as Self
(1993)
(1992)
(1992)
(1992)
(1990)
(1989)
U2: Lovetown
as Self
(1988)
U2: Rattle and Hum
as Self
(1987)
U2: Live from Syracuse 1987
as Self
(1987)
U2 Live from Paris
as Self
(1987)
U2: Outside It's America
as Self
(1987)
(1986)
(1985)
Live Aid
as Self
(1985)
The Making of Sun City
as Self
(1985)
U2: Unforgettable Fire
as Self
(1985)
U2 at Live Aid
as Self
(1984)
(1984)
(1984)
U2: A Fire in Dortmund
as Self
(1983)
U2: Live at Red Rocks - Under a Blood Red Sky
as Self - Vocals
(1982)
(1982)
No Nukes! muziekfestival
as Self - U2
(1981)
(1981)
U2: Follies
as Self
Crew
(2025)
Bono: Stories of Surrender
Executive Producer
(2023)
Peter & the Wolf
Writer
(2019)
Waiting for the Miracle to Come
Executive Producer
(2016)
Sing Street
Thanks
(2010)
(2009)
Linear
Writer, Executive Producer, Original Music Composer
(2003)
U2 Go Home: Live from Slane Castle, Ireland
Scenic Artist
(2002)
U2: The Best of 1990-2000
Production Artist
(2000)
The Million Dollar Hotel
Producer, Screenplay
(1997)
U2: A Year in Pop
Music
(1995)
Beyond the Clouds
Original Music Composer
(1995)
Miss Sarajevo
Executive Producer
(1995)
GoldenEye
Original Music Composer
(1993)