Bono
Acting
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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movieGuggi
2026
Self
movieEPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert
2026
Self (voice)
tvWhat's Next? The Future with Bill Gates
2024
Self - Musician and Activist
movieEno
2024
Self (archive footage)
moviePeter & the Wolf
2023
Self (Artist)
movieWHAM!
2023
Self (archive footage)
movieThe Sound of 007
2022
Self (archive footage)
movieBehind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL
2022
Self (archive footage)
movieRoy Orbison Forever
2022
Self (archive footage)
movieABBA V Queen
2022
Self (archive footage)
movieSing 2
2021
Clay Calloway (voice)
tvThis Is Pop
2021
Self (archive footage)
tv70 Years of Youth Revolt
2020
Self (archive footage)
movieSalman Rushdie: Death on a Trail
2019
Self - Musician (archive footage)
movieQuincy
2018
Self
Liner Notes
2018
Narrator (voice)
movieU2 at The BBC
2017
Self [U2]
movieLinkin Park and Friends Celebrate Life in Honor of Chester Bennington
2017
Self (archive footage)
movieLost in London
2017
Bono (voice)
tvTFI Friday
2015
Self
tvThe Late Show with Stephen Colbert
2015
Self / Self (archive footage)
movieMuddy Track
2015
Himself
movieMeteor Choice Music Prize 2014
2014
Self - Nominee
tvThe Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
2014
Self - Musical Guest
movieHere Comes the Night Time
2013
Fake Arcade Fire Bandmember
movieThe Submerging Church
2012
Self (archive footage)
movieU2: 360° at the Rose Bowl
2010
Self - Vocals
movieJohnny Mercer: The Dream's on Me
2009
Self - Performer
movieUS Festival 1983 Days 1-3
2009
Self - U2
movieBrüno
2009
Self - 'Dove of Peace'
movieLinear
2009
Self
movieLord, Save Us from Your Followers
2008
Self (archive footage)
movieU2 3D
2008
Self
movieU2: The Joshua Tree (Bonus DVD)
2007
Self - Vocals
movieAcross the Universe
2007
Doctor Robert
movieU2: 18 Videos
2006
Self (archive footage)
tvLegends
2006
Self
movieU2: Vertigo 2005 - Live from Chicago
2005
Self - Vocals
movieLive 8
2005
Self
movieThe Work of Director Anton Corbijn
2005
Self (segments "One" and "Electrical Storm")
movieThe Work of Director Mark Romanek
2005
Self - Interviewee
tvEntourage
2004
Bono
movieU2 Go Home: Live from Slane Castle, Ireland
2003
Self - Vocals
moviePavarotti & Friends for SOS Iraq
2003
Self - Performer
movieThe Corrs Live from Dublin
2002
Self - Guest Singer
movieAmerica | A Tribute to Heroes
2001
Self - Performer
movieU2: Elevation 2001 - Live from Boston
2001
Self - Vocals, Guitar
tvDiary
2000
Self
movieThe Million Dollar Hotel
2000
Man in Hotel Lobby (uncredited)
movieEntropy
1999
Bono
movieA Tribute to Johnny Cash
1999
Self - Performer
tvTV total
1999
Self
movieU2 - The Best of 1980-1990
1998
Self (archive footage)
tvTaff
1997
self
movieSinatra: 80 Years My Way
1995
Self - Performer
Dancing Barefoot
1995
Self (voice)
tvMTV Europe Music Awards
1994
Self - Performer
movieIn Darkest Hollywood: Cinema and Apartheid
1994
Self (archive footage)
tvSydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras
1994
Self - Guest
tvThe Simpsons
1989
Bono (voice)
movieNo Nukes! muziekfestival
1982
Self - U2
tvThe Kennedy Center Honors
1978
Self - Honoree
tvSaturday Night Live
1975
Self - Cameo (uncredited) / Self - Musical Guest
tvTony Awards
1956
Self - Presenter
tvBambi
1948
Self
movieU2: Live from South Bend
Self - Vocals
movieOutfoxed!
Plato (voice)
tvBBC Radio 2 Piano Room
Self - Guest Performer
Sound11
movieSing 2
2021
Songs
movieBrothers
2009
Songs
movieLinear
2009
Original Music Composer
movieGoldenEye
1995
Original Music Composer
movieBeyond the Clouds
1995
Original Music Composer
Production5
movieBono: Stories of Surrender
2025
Executive Producer
movieWaiting for the Miracle to Come
2019
Executive Producer
movieLinear
2009
Executive Producer
movieMiss Sarajevo
1995
Executive Producer
Crew3
movieSing Street
2016
Thanks
movieU2 Go Home: Live from Slane Castle, Ireland
2003
Scenic Artist
movieU2: The Best of 1990-2000
2002
Production Artist