Updated Feb 20, 2026
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Known For
Actor
Occupations
Singer, Pianist, Record producer, Composer, Actor
Birthday
(Friday)
Birthplace
Perth Amboy, New Jersey, USA
Nationality
Citizenship
United States
Languages
English
Spouse
Dorothea Hurley (1989)
Children
4 children: Jake Bongiovi, Jesse Bongiovi, Romeo Bongiovi, Stephanie Bongiovi
Parents
John Bongiovi Sr., Carol Sharkey
Siblings
Matthew Bongiovi, Anthony Bongiovi
Education
St. Joseph High School, Sayreville War Memorial High School
Zodiac Sign
♓ Pisces
Chinese Zodiac
虎 Tiger
Name Origin
English < Medieval Latin (Franciscus)
Popularity
Tier A -- 326,725 Wikipedia views/month
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Screen debut
First screen credit at age 49
Year context
Born in 1962 -- Cuban Missile Crisis brings world to brink of nuclear war; John F. Kennedy was US president
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Zodiac
Born in the Year of the Tiger
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Giving
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Cultural Uplift
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Filmography (1)
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Jon Bon Jovi?
Jon Bon Jovi is 64 years old, born on .
Where was Jon Bon Jovi born?
Jon Bon Jovi was born in Perth Amboy, New Jersey, USA.
What movies or shows has Jon Bon Jovi been in?
Jon Bon Jovi has 1 credits in our database. Notable titles include New Year's Eve (2011).
What is Jon Bon Jovi known for?
Jon Bon Jovi is primarily known as an actor. 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…
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