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Bono

Acting · Born May 10, 1960 · Dublin, Ireland

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.

Movies with Bono

• Sing 2 (2021) — Clay Calloway (voice)
• EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert (2026) — Self (voice)
• Across the Universe (2007) — Doctor Robert
• Brüno (2009) — Self - 'Dove of Peace'
• Bono: Stories of Surrender (2025) — Self
• The Million Dollar Hotel (2000) — Man in Hotel Lobby (uncredited)
• The Sound of 007 (2022) — Self (archive footage)
• WHAM! (2023) — Self (archive footage)
• Bono & The Edge: A Sort of Homecoming with Dave Letterman (2023) — Self
• The Trainer (2024) — Bono
• Ladies & Gentlemen... 50 Years of SNL Music (2025) — Self
• Why Are We Creative? (2018) — Self

TV shows with Bono

• The History of Rock 'n' Roll (1995) — Self