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Jon Bon Jovi
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.
As actor
Bon Jovi Forever: A Tony Robbins Special
Michael Strahan x Jon Bon Jovi: Halfway There
Bon Jovi at the BBC
Christmas at Graceland
The Genius of Gianni Versace Alive
Bon Jovi | No End in Sight
Frontmen: Jon Bon Jovi
Celebrating America
Bon Jovi: Encore Nights Drive-In
The Surge at Mount Sinai
On A Night Like This - Bon Jovi 2020
Lost in America
Twenty Eighteen Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
Night of Too Many Stars: America Unites for Autism Programs
Bon Jovi: Rock in Rio 2017
Bon Jovi - An Intimate Tour
Jersey Guys
Play It Loud: The Story of Marshall
Bon Jovi | Because We Can Tour - Live From Cleveland
Two: The Story of Roman & Nyro
Bon Jovi | In Concert - BBC Radio 2
Bon Jovi: Rock In Rio 2013
LT: The Life & Times
Bon Jovi | Inside Out
12-12-12 | The Concert for Sandy Relief
Bon Jovi | Live - iHeartRadio Music Festival
New Year's Eve
Bon Jovi | Live In Lisbon 2011
Bon Jovi | Greatest Hits - The Ultimate Video Collection
Bon Jovi - The Circle Tour Live From New Jersey