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 (Ord…

Movies & TV Shows

1. The Simpsons (1989) — Bono (voice)
2. Sing 2 (2021) — Clay Calloway (voice)
3. Brüno (2009) — Self - 'Dove of Peace'
4. Across the Universe (2007) — Doctor Robert
5. Entourage (2004) — Bono
6. The Daily Show (1996) — Self
7. Saturday Night Live (1975) — Self - Cameo (uncredited)
8. The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (2014) — Self - Musical Guest
9. The Million Dollar Hotel (2000) — Man in Hotel Lobby (uncredited)
10. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (2015) — Self
11. The Graham Norton Show (2007) — Self
12. Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003) — Self
13. American Idol (2002) — Self
14. The Ellen DeGeneres Show (2003) — Self
15. Lost in London (2017) — Bono (voice)
16. Quincy (2018) — Self
17. The Defiant Ones (2017) — Self
18. WHAM! (2023) — Self (archive footage)
19. EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert (2026) — Self (voice)
20. Joe Strummer: The Future Is Unwritten (2007) — Self
21. Pavarotti (2019) — Self
22. U2: Rattle and Hum (1988) — Self
23. Muscle Shoals (2013) — Self
24. The Sound of 007 (2022) — Self (archive footage)
25. Mystify: Michael Hutchence (2019) — Self
26. Bukowski: Born Into This (2003) — Self
27. Live Aid (1985) — Self
28. The Grammys (1959) — Self
29. Top of the Pops (1964)
30. Linkin Park and Friends Celebrate Life in Honor of Chester Bennington (2017) — Self (archive footage)
31. Entropy (1999) — Bono
32. Bono: Stories of Surrender (2025) — Self
33. Leonard Cohen: I'm Your Man (2006) — Self
34. U2 Go Home: Live from Slane Castle, Ireland (2003) — Self - Vocals
35. B.B. King: The Life of Riley (2012) — Self
36. U2: 360° at the Rose Bowl (2010) — Self - Vocals
37. U2: Vertigo 2005 - Live from Chicago (2005) — Self - Vocals
38. Live 8 (2005) — Self
39. Eagles of Death Metal: Nos Amis (Our Friends) (2017) — Self
40. Wilde Salomé (2013) — Self

Directed

1. u2 360 tour - under the rainy belgium sky (2010) — Director