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

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Saturday Night Live

Saturday Night Live

Top of the Pops

All Movies (203)

• From Hope to Home: The Obama Presidential Center2026
• Bad: The Song That Saved My Life2026 · as Himself
• Guggi2026 · as Self
• Grönemeyer – Alles bleibt anders2026
• EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert2026 · as Self (voice)
• Bono: Stories of Surrender2025 · as Self
• Ladies & Gentlemen... 50 Years of SNL Music2025 · as Self
• The Making of Do They Know It's Christmas?2024 · as Self
• The Trainer2024 · as Bono
• Stevie Van Zandt: Disciple2024 · as Self
• Kiss the Future2024 · as Self
• Eno2024 · as Self (archive footage)
• U2:UV Live from Vegas, 2023/11/032023
• U2:UV Live from Vegas, 2023/11/012023 · as Self
• Bono: Waiting on a Saviour2023
• Zucchero | Sugar Fornaciari2023 · as Self
• Peter & the Wolf2023 · as Self (Artist)
• AngelHeaded Hipster: The Songs of Marc Bolan & T. Rex2023 · as Self
• WHAM!2023 · as Self (archive footage)
• Bono & The Edge: A Sort of Homecoming with Dave Letterman2023 · as Self
• Paul Muldoon: Laoithe is Lirici2022 · as Self
• 2022 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony2022 · as Self
• The Sound of 0072022 · as Self (archive footage)
• Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL2022 · as Self (archive footage)
• Roy Orbison Forever2022 · as Self (archive footage)
• ABBA V Queen2022 · as Self (archive footage)
• U2: Rockumentary2022 · as Self
• Sing 22021 · as Clay Calloway (voice)
• Mon nom est Johnny2021 · as Self
• The Busk - A Decade of Christmas on Grafton Street2020 · as Self
• Jimmy Carter: Rock & Roll President2020 · as Self
• Citizens Of Boomtown: The Story of the Boomtown Rats2020 · as Self
• Pavarotti2019 · as Self
• Mystify: Michael Hutchence2019 · as Self
• ReMastered: Massacre at the Stadium2019 · as Self
• Salman Rushdie: Death on a Trail2019 · as Self - Musician (archive footage)
• One Step From Holiness2019 · as Self
• U2: Experience +Innocence, Live in Berlin2018 · as Self
• Quincy2018 · as Self
• Why Are We Creative?2018 · as Self
• Liner Notes2018 · as Narrator (voice)
• Hansa Studios: By the Wall 1976-902018 · as Self
• U2 - Live from Abbey Road2017 · as Self
• U2 at The BBC2017 · as Self [U2]
• Linkin Park and Friends Celebrate Life in Honor of Chester Bennington2017 · as Self (archive footage)
• U2: The Joshua Tree Tour 20172017
• Michael Hutchence: The Last Rockstar2017 · as Self
• In the Name of Peace: John Hume in America2017 · as Self
• Kygo: Stole the Show2017 · as Self
• Julian Schnabel: A Private Portrait2017 · as Self
• Lost in London2017 · as Bono (voice)
• Eagles of Death Metal: Nos Amis (Our Friends)2017 · as Self
• Unknown Brood2016
• Hero With A Thousand Faces2016 · as Self
• Electric Burma: The Concert for Aung San Suu Kyi - Words I Never Said2016 · as Self
• U2: iNNOCENCE + eXPERIENCE Live in Paris2016 · as Self
• Bono & Eugene Peterson: The Psalms2016 · as Self
• U2: iNNOCENCE + eXPERIENCE Live in Paris - 06/12/20152015
• Sinatra 100: An All-Star Grammy Concert2015 · as Self
• U2: iNNOCENCE + eXPERIENCE Live in Paris - 11/11/20152015 · as Self
• Ecco Homo2015 · as Self
• U2 - Vancouver, Canada2015
• Muddy Track2015 · as Himself
• Irish Rock at the BBC2015 · as Self
• The Irish Rock Story: A Tale of Two Cities2015 · as Self
• Nelson Mandela Redrawn2014 · as Self
• Roy Orbison: Mystery Girl - Unraveled2014 · as Self
• Meteor Choice Music Prize 20142014 · as Self - Nominee
• Wilde Salomé2013 · as Self
• Here Comes the Night Time2013 · as Fake Arcade Fire Bandmember
• Muscle Shoals2013 · as Self
• Who the F**K Is Arthur Fogel2013 · as Self
• Miracle Rising: South Africa2013 · as Self
• U2: War - The Ultimate Critical Review2012 · as Self
• B.B. King: The Life of Riley2012 · as Self
• U2: Unbroken Toys2012 · as Self
• The Submerging Church2012 · as Self (archive footage)
• Anton Corbijn Inside Out2012 · as Self
• Damien Hirst: The First Look2012
• U2: From the Sky Down2011 · as Self
• U2360°: Live From Moncton2011 · as Self
• U2 – Live At Johannesburg Stadium, South Africa, 19982011 · as Bono
• How Much Does Your Building Weigh, Mr Foster?2010 · as Self
• u2 360 tour - under the rainy belgium sky2010 · as Self
• U2360° Tour: Squaring The Circle2010 · as Self
• U2: 360° at the Rose Bowl2010 · as Self - Vocals
• Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Live - Start Me Up2010 · as Self
• Hope for Haiti Now2010 · as Self
• The 25th Anniversary Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Concerts2009 · as Self
• Johnny Mercer: The Dream's on Me2009 · as Self - Performer
• US Festival 1983 Days 1-32009 · as Self - U2
• U2 Live Tour 360° - Paris 11 et 12 Juillet 20092009 · as Self
• Brüno2009 · as Self - 'Dove of Peace'
• Keep on Running: 50 Years of Island Records2009
• Linear2009 · as Self
• Q: The Man2009 · as Self
• We Are One: The Obama Inaugural Celebration at the Lincoln Memorial2009 · as Self
• Shadow Play: The Making of Anton Corbijn2009 · as Self
• Lord, Save Us from Your Followers2008 · as Self (archive footage)
• Pavarotti The Duets2008 · as Self
• Ronnie Drew: September Song2008
• Patti Smith: Dream of Life2008 · as Self
• U2 3D2008 · as Self
• U2: The Joshua Tree (Bonus DVD)2007 · as Self - Vocals
• White Diamond: A Personal Portrait of Kylie Minogue2007 · as Self
• Across the Universe2007 · as Doctor Robert
• Joe Strummer: The Future Is Unwritten2007 · as Self
• Tony Bennett: Duets - The Making of an American Classic2007 · as Self
• U2: Achtung Baby: A Classic Album Under Review2007 · as Self
• Make Poverty History - Music Concert2006 · as Self
• Leonard Cohen: I'm Your Man2006 · as Self
• U2: Vertigo 05 - Live from Milan2006 · as Self
• U2: 18 Videos2006 · as Self (archive footage)
• The Art of Football from A to Z2006 · as Self
• U2 Phenomenon - The Independent Review2006 · as Self
• U2: City of blinding lights - Live in Buenos Aires2006 · as Self
• U2: Vertigo Tour Live at River Plate Stadium2006 · as Self - Vocals
• U2: Vertigo 2005 - Live from Chicago2005 · as Self - Vocals
• Live 82005 · as Self
• Horslips: Return of the Dancehall Sweethearts2005 · as Self
• The Pretenders: No Turn Left Unstoned2005 · as Self
• The Work of Director Anton Corbijn2005 · as Self (segments "One" and "Electrical Storm")
• The Work of Director Mark Romanek2005 · as Self - Interviewee
• Shelter from the Storm: A Concert for the Gulf Coast2005 · as Self
• Live Aid: 20 Years Ago Today2005 · as Self
• Live Aid Against All Odds2005 · as Self
• I Walk the Line: A Night for Johnny Cash2005 · as Self
• Happy Birthday Oscar Wilde2004 · as Self
• U2 - How To Dismantle An Atomic Bomb2004 · as Self
• U2 - Live Under the Brooklyn Bridge2004 · as Self
• U2 and 3 songs2004 · as Self
• Pixies: Gouge2004 · as Self
• Bono: Big Daddy2004 · as Self
• U2 Go Home: Live from Slane Castle, Ireland2003 · as Self - Vocals
• The Importance of Being Morrissey2003 · as Self
• Pavarotti & Friends for SOS Iraq2003 · as Self - Performer
• U2: An Unforgettable Journey2003 · as Self
• Bukowski: Born Into This2003 · as Self
• U2: The Best of 1990-20002002 · as Self
• There's Only One Paul McCartney2002 · as Self
• The Corrs Live from Dublin2002 · as Self - Guest Singer
• Being Mick2001 · as Self
• America | A Tribute to Heroes2001 · as Self - Performer
• U2: Elevation 2001 - Live from Boston2001 · as Self - Vocals, Guitar
• Kirsty: The Life and Songs of Kirsty MacColl2001 · as Self
• U2 - Live from Irving Plaza 20002000 · as Self
• The Beatles Revolution2000 · as Self
• No Maps for These Territories2000 · as Self
• Sightings of Bono2000 · as Self
• Anton Corbijn: Geen Stil Leven2000 · as Self
• The Million Dollar Hotel2000 · as Man in Hotel Lobby (uncredited)
• Behind the Music: Michael Hutchence2000 · as Self
• From a Whisper to a Scream: The Living History of Irish Music2000 · as Self
• Entropy1999 · as Bono
• Tina Turner : Celebrate!1999 · as Self
• In Dreams: The Roy Orbison Story1999 · as Self
• A Tribute to Johnny Cash1999 · as Self - Performer
• Classic Albums: U2 - The Joshua Tree1999 · as Self
• The A-Z of Separating People from their Money1998 · as Self
• U2 - The Best of 1980-19901998 · as Self (archive footage)
• U2 PopMart: Live From Johannesburg1998 · as Self
• U2: Live from Santiago 19981998 · as Self
• U2: Popmart - Live from Mexico City1997 · as Self
• Bravo Profiles: Björk1997 · as Self
• U2: A Year in Pop1997 · as Self
• The Great Hunger: The Life and Songs of Shane MacGowan1997 · as Self
• Tibetan Freedom Concert1996 · as Self
• The Rocker: A Portrait of Phil Lynott1996 · as Self
• Sinatra: 80 Years My Way1995 · as Self - Performer
• Pavarotti & Friends 3 - Together for the Children of Bosnia1995 · as Self
• Dancing Barefoot1995 · as Self (voice)
• U2: Zoo TV - Live from Sydney1994 · as Self
• In Darkest Hollywood: Cinema and Apartheid1994 · as Self (archive footage)
• U2 Zoo TV Live in Adelaide 19931993 · as Self
• New Order Story1993 · as Self
• Daniel Lanois "Rocky World"1993 · as Self
• Rolling Stone 25: The MTV Special1992 · as Self
• U2 - Live from Stockholm 19921992 · as Self
• U2: Achtung Baby, the Videos, the Cameos and a Whole Lot of Interference from ZOO-TV1992 · as Self
• Red Hot + Blue: A Tribute to Cole Porter1990 · as Self
• U2: Lovetown1989 · as Self
• U2: Rattle and Hum1988 · as Self
• U2: Outside It's America1987 · as Self
• U2 - Live from Los Angeles 19871987 · as Self
• U2: Live from Syracuse 19871987 · as Self
• U2 Live from Paris1987 · as Self
• U2 & The Police: A Conspiracy of Hope1986 · as Self
• U2: Unforgettable Fire1985 · as Self
• U2 at Live Aid1985 · as Self
• Live Aid1985 · as Self
• The Making of Sun City1985 · as Self
• 'Do They Know It's Christmas?' - The Story Of The Official Band Aid Video1984 · as Self
• U2: A Fire in Dortmund1984 · as Self
• U2 - The Unforgettable Fire Collection1984 · as Self
• U2: Live at Red Rocks - Under a Blood Red Sky1983 · as Self - Vocals
• No Nukes! muziekfestival1982 · as Self - U2
• U2 Live at the Rock Werchter Festival 19821982 · as Himself
• U2: Rockpalast1981
• U2: Follies1981 · as Self
• Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Live - Message of Love— · as Self
• U2 - Island 50 Festival: Live— · as Self
• U2: Live from South Bend— · as Self - Vocals
• Outfoxed!— · as Plato (voice)

All TV Shows (49)

• Live Aid at 40: When Rock ’n’ Roll Took on the World2025 · as Self
• Simon Schama's Story of Us2025 · as Self
• What's Next? The Future with Bill Gates2024 · as Self - Musician and Activist
• This Is Pop2021 · as Self (archive footage)
• 70 Years of Youth Revolt2020 · as Self (archive footage)
• Gay Byrne's Late Late Moments2020 · as Self
• The Defiant Ones2017 · as Self
• Monochrome: Black, White & Blue2017 · as Self
• TFI Friday2015 · as Self
• The Late Show with Stephen Colbert2015 · as Self
• The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon2014 · as Self - Musical Guest
• Music Nuggets2010 · as Self
• The Meaning of Life2009 · as Self
• NPR Tiny Desk Concerts2008 · as Self
• The Graham Norton Show2007 · as Self
• Off The Record2006
• Legends2006 · as Self
• Iconoclasts2005 · as Self
• The Culture Show2004 · as Self
• Entourage2004 · as Bono
• The Ellen DeGeneres Show2003 · as Self
• Celebrities Uncensored2003 · as Self
• Jimmy Kimmel Live!2003 · as Self
• American Idol2002 · as Self
• Diary2000 · as Self
• TV total1999 · as Self
• Sabine Christiansen1998 · as Self
• Classic Albums1997 · as Self
• Taff1997 · as self
• VH1's Legends1996 · as Self
• The Daily Show1996 · as Self
• The History of Rock 'n' Roll1995 · as Self
• MTV Europe Music Awards1994 · as Self - Performer
• Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras1994 · as Self - Guest
• ECHO-Verleihung1992 · as Self
• Cutting Edge1990
• The Simpsons1989 · as Bono (voice)
• MTV Video Music Awards1984 · as Self
• The Kenny Everett Television Show1982 · as Self
• The Kennedy Center Honors1978 · as Self - Honoree
• Saturday Night Live1975 · as Self - Cameo (uncredited)
• Saturday Night Live1975 · as Self - Musical Guest
• Rockpalast1974
• Top of the Pops1964
• World in Action1963
• The Grammys1959 · as Self
• Tony Awards1956 · as Self - Presenter
• Bambi1948 · as Self
• BBC Radio 2 Piano Room— · as Self - Guest Performer