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Bono

Paul David Hewson (born 10 May 1960), known by the nickname Bono ( BON-oh), is an Irish singer-songwriter and activist. He is a founding member, the lead vocalist, and primary lyricist of the rock band U2. Bono is known for his impassioned vocal style as well as his grandiose songwriting and performance style. His lyrics frequently include social and political themes, and religious imagery inspired by his Christian faith. Born and raised in Dublin, Ireland, he attended Mount Temple Comprehensive School where in 1976 he began dating his future wife, Alison Stewart, as well as forming, with schoolmates, the band that became U2. During U2's early years, Bono's lyrics contributed to the group's rebellious and spiritual tone. As the band matured, his lyrics became inspired more by personal experiences shared with the other members. As a member of U2, Bono has received 22 Grammy Awards and has been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Aside from his music, Bono is an activist for social justice causes, both through U2 and as an individual. He is particularly active in campaigning to fight extreme poverty and HIV/AIDS in Africa, for which he co-founded DATA, EDUN, the ONE Campaign, and Product Red. In pursuit of these causes, he has participated in benefit concerts and lobbied politicians and heads of state for relief. Bono has received numerous honours for his philanthropic efforts, including being named one of the Time Persons of the Year in 2005, being granted an honorary knighthood by Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom in 2007, being made a Commandeur of the French Ordre des Arts et des Lettres (Order of Arts and Letters) in 2013, and receiving the Presidential Medal of Freedom in the United States in 2025. Bono has also attracted criticism for bypassing African businesses in his activist efforts and for tax avoidance in his personal finances. Outside the band, he has recorded with numerous artists. He has collaborated with U2 bandmate the Edge on several projects, including: songs for Roy Orbison, Tina Turner, and Martin Garrix; and the soundtracks to the musical Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark and a London stage adaptation of A Clockwork Orange. In business, he invested in the refurbishment of the Clarence Hotel in Dublin, and was managing director and a managing partner of the private equity firm Elevation Partners, which invested in several companies.

Infobox

Born
Paul David Hewson (1960-05-10) 10 May 1960 (age 65)Dublin, Ireland
Other names
Bono Vox
Education
Mount Temple Comprehensive School
Occupations
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Organization
One Campaign
Spouse
mw- Ali Stewart (m. 1982)
Children
4, including Eve and Elijah Hewson
Awards
Full list
Origin
Dublin, Ireland
Genres
Rock alternative rock pop rock post-punk
Instruments
Vocalsguitarharmonica
Years active
1976–present
Labels
Island Interscope Mercury CBS Ireland
Member of
U2

Tables

· Discography
1992
Role(s)
Honeymoon in Vegas
1995
Role(s)
Tower of Song: The Songs of Leonard Cohen
Role(s)
Inner City Blues: The Music of Marvin Gaye
1997
"Dreaming with Tears in Your Eyes"
Role(s)
The Songs of Jimmie Rodgers: A Tribute
2011
Role(s)
Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark
2012
Role(s)
Country, God or the Girl
2021
"Eden (To Find Love)"
Role(s)
Citizen Penn
2025
Year
Title
Album
1985
"Silver and Gold" (with Keith Richards and Ronnie Wood)
Sun City
1992
"Can't Help Falling in Love"
Honeymoon in Vegas
1995
"Hallelujah"
Tower of Song: The Songs of Leonard Cohen
"Save the Children"
Inner City Blues: The Music of Marvin Gaye
1997
"Dreaming with Tears in Your Eyes"
The Songs of Jimmie Rodgers: A Tribute
2000
mw- "Never Let Me Go" (with the MDH Band) "Falling at Your Feet" (with Daniel Lanois) "Dancin' Shoes" (with the MDH Band)
The Million Dollar Hotel
2011
"Rise Above 1" (Reeve Carney featuring Bono and The Edge)
Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark
2012
"Bulletproof Pride" (K'naan featuring Bono)
Country, God or the Girl
2021
"We Are the People" (Martin Garrix featuring Bono and The Edge)
Non-album single
"Eden (To Find Love)"
Citizen Penn
2025
"The Days" (Lil Wayne featuring Bono)
Tha Carter VI
· Filmography
1988
Role(s)
Himself
Notes
Rockumentary
1998
Role(s)
Himself
Notes
TV series; one episode, "Trash of the Titans"
1999
Role(s)
Himself
Notes
TV series; one episode, "The Joshua Tree"
Role(s)
Himself
2000
Role(s)
Man in the hotel lobby
Notes
Uncredited cameo appearance, original storywriter, producer
Sightings of Bono
Role(s)
Himself
Notes
Short film
2005
Role(s)
Himself
Notes
TV series; one episode, "I Love You Too"
2007
Role(s)
Himself
Notes
Rockumentary
Role(s)
Dr. Robert
Notes
Sang the Beatles songs "I Am the Walrus" and "Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds"
Role(s)
Himself
Notes
TV series; "Idol Gives Back"
2008
Role(s)
Himself
Notes
3D concert film
2009
Role(s)
Himself
Notes
TV series; one episode, "Give a Little Bit"
Role(s)
Himself
Notes
Mockumentary comedy film
2011
Role(s)
Himself
Notes
Rockumentary
Anton Corbijn Inside Out
Role(s)
Himself
2012
B.B. King – The Life of Riley
Role(s)
Himself
Notes
Documentary
The Resurrection of Victor Jara
Role(s)
Himself
Notes
Documentary
2013
Arcade Fire in Here Comes The Night Time
Role(s)
Win Butler impersonator
Notes
NBC Special
Who the F**K Is Arthur Fogel
Role(s)
Himself
Notes
Documentary
Role(s)
Himself
Notes
Documentary
2017
Role(s)
Himself
Notes
Voice cameo
2019
Role(s)
Himself
Notes
Documentary
2021
Role(s)
Clay Calloway
Notes
Voice role
2023
Bono & The Edge: A Sort of Homecoming with Dave Letterman
Role(s)
Himself
Notes
Documentary
2024
Kiss the Future
Role(s)
Himself
Notes
Documentary
Role(s)
Himself
Notes
Documentary
2025
Role(s)
Himself
Notes
Documentary
Year
Film
Role
Notes
1988
Rattle and Hum
Himself
Rockumentary
1998
The Simpsons
Himself
TV series; one episode, "Trash of the Titans"
1999
Classic Albums
Himself
TV series; one episode, "The Joshua Tree"
Entropy
Himself
2000
The Million Dollar Hotel
Man in the hotel lobby
Uncredited cameo appearance, original storywriter, producer
Sightings of Bono
Himself
Short film
2005
Entourage
Himself
TV series; one episode, "I Love You Too"
2007
Rewind
Himself
Rockumentary
Across the Universe
Dr. Robert
Sang the Beatles songs "I Am the Walrus" and "Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds"
American Idol
Himself
TV series; "Idol Gives Back"
2008
U2 3D
Himself
3D concert film
2009
Entourage
Himself
TV series; one episode, "Give a Little Bit"
Brüno
Himself
Mockumentary comedy film
2011
From the Sky Down
Himself
Rockumentary
Anton Corbijn Inside Out
Himself
2012
King – The Life of Riley
Himself
Documentary
The Resurrection of Victor Jara
Himself
Documentary
2013
Arcade Fire in Here Comes The Night Time
Win Butler impersonator
NBC Special
Who the F**K Is Arthur Fogel
Himself
Documentary
Muscle Shoals
Himself
Documentary
2017
Lost in London
Himself
Voice cameo
2019
Pavarotti
Himself
Documentary
2021
Sing 2
Clay Calloway
Voice role
2023
Bono & The Edge: A Sort of Homecoming with Dave Letterman
Himself
Documentary
2024
Kiss the Future
Himself
Documentary
Stevie Van Zandt: Disciple
Himself
Documentary
2025
Bono: Stories of Surrender
Himself
Documentary

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