Bono
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
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).
Born
May 10, 1960
Dublin, Ireland
Known For
Acting
Movies
205 acting
23 crew
Popularity
1.7
Known For
Sing 2
2021
as Clay Calloway (voice)
EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert
2026
as Self (voice)
Brüno
2009
as Self - 'Dove of Peace'
Across the Universe
2007
as Doctor Robert
The Million Dollar Hotel
2000
as Man in Hotel Lobby (uncredited)
Lost in London
2017
as Bono (voice)
WHAM!
2023
as Self (archive footage)
Quincy
2018
as Self
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