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 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).
Acting
TV
The Simpsons
as Bono (voice)
1989
Movie
Sing 2
as Clay Calloway (voice)
2021
Movie
Brüno
as Self - 'Dove of Peace'
2009
Movie
Across the Universe
as Doctor Robert
2007
TV
Entourage
as Bono
2004
TV
The Daily Show
as Self
1996
TV
Saturday Night Live
as Self - Cameo (uncredited)
1975
TV
Saturday Night Live
as Self - Musical Guest
1975
Movie
The Million Dollar Hotel
as Man in Hotel Lobby (uncredited)
2000
TV
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
as Self - Musical Guest
2014
TV
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
as Self
2015
TV
The Graham Norton Show
as Self
2007
TV
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
as Self
2003
TV
American Idol
as Self
2002
TV
The Ellen DeGeneres Show
as Self
2003
Movie
Lost in London
as Bono (voice)
2017
Movie
Quincy
as Self
2018
TV
The Defiant Ones
as Self
2017
Movie
WHAM!
as Self (archive footage)
2023
Movie
Joe Strummer: The Future Is Unwritten
as Self
2007
Movie
Pavarotti
as Self
2019
Movie
U2: Rattle and Hum
as Self
1988
Movie
Muscle Shoals
as Self
2013
Movie
EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert
as Self (voice)
2026
Crew
Movie
The Devil Wears Prada
Songs
2006
Movie
Gangs of New York
Songs
2002
Movie
Sing 2
Songs
2021
Movie
GoldenEye
Original Music Composer
1995
Movie
Brothers
Songs
2009
Movie
Ghost in the Shell
Songs
1995
Movie
Sing Street
Thanks
2016
Movie
In the Name of the Father
Songs
1993
Movie
Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom
Songs
2013
Movie
The Million Dollar Hotel
Screenplay
2000
Movie
Beyond the Clouds
Original Music Composer
1995
Movie
Bono: Stories of Surrender
Executive Producer
2025