Bono Irish Singer From Dublin
Bono · singer-songwriter and guitarist · Irish
Known for
Biography
Bono is an Irish singer from Dublin, born on 10 May 1960. His age is 66. He performs as part of U2.
His discography here counts 4 singles between 1986 and 2021. The earliest release on record is In a Lifetime (1986), and the most recent is We Are the People (2021). In genre terms, the records list alternative rock and post-punk. He plays guitar. The label on record is Island Records.
He also has 20 screen credits on record, including B.B. King: The Life of Riley (2013) and Brüno (2009).
In total, he has won 18 awards and earned 2 nominations. Records show NRJ Music Award d'honneur in 2000 as his first win. The newest entry is Member of the European Order of Merit in 2026.
Groups and bands
- U2
Discography
4 releases| Year | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | We Are the People | Single |
| 2011 | Rise Above 1 | Single |
| 1999 | New Day | Single |
| 1986 | In a Lifetime | Single |
Awards and nominations
18 won, 2 nominated| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Member of the European Order of Merit | Won | |
| 2025 | Presidential Medal of Freedom | Won | |
| 2022 | Order of Merit (Ukraine), 3rd class | Won | |
| 2013 | Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres | Won | |
| 2008 | doctor honoris causa of Keiō University | Won | |
| 2008 | Man of Peace | Won | |
| 2007 | Honorary Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire | Won | |
| 2007 | NAACP Image Award – Chairman's Award | Won | |
| 2007 | Philadelphia Liberty Medal | Won | |
| 2005 | Officer of the Order of Liberty | Won | |
| 2005 | Rock and Roll Hall of Fame | Won | |
| 2005 | TED Prize | Won | |
| 2005 | Time Person of the Year | Won | |
| 2003 | Knight of the Legion of Honour | Won | |
| 2003 | MusiCares Person of the Year | Won |
Show all 20 entries
| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | NRJ Music Award d'honneur | Won | |
| Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences | Won | ||
| Grammy Awards | Won | ||
| 2014 | Academy Award for Best Original Song | Ordinary Love | Nominated |
| 2003 | Academy Award for Best Original Song | The Hands That Built America | Nominated |
Filmography
20 credits| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Stories of Surrender | Film | |
| 2019 | Pavarotti | Film | |
| 2016 | Unknown Brood | Film | |
| 2013 | B.B. King: The Life of Riley | Film | |
| 2012 | Anton Corbijn Inside Out | Film | |
| 2011 | From the Sky Down | Film | |
| 2009 | Brüno | Film | |
| 2009 | Linear | Writer | Film |
| 2008 | U2 3D | Film | |
| 2007 | Across the Universe | Film | |
| 2007 | Joe Strummer: The Future Is Unwritten | Film | |
| 2007 | Rewind | Film | |
| 2007 | White Diamond: A Personal Portrait of Kylie Minogue | Film | |
| 2005 | Leonard Cohen: I'm Your Man | Film | |
| 2003 | Bukowski: Born into This | Film |
Show all 20 credits
| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | The Importance of Being Morrissey | Film | |
| 2000 | No Maps for These Territories | Film | |
| 2000 | The Million Dollar Hotel | Writer | Film |
| 1999 | Entropy | Film | |
| 1995 | Dancing Barefoot | Film |
Personal life
He has been married to Ali Hewson since 1982. He is the father of Eve Hewson and Elijah Hewson, and has 4 children in total. Education on record includes Mount Temple Comprehensive School.
Bono Photos
Frequently asked questions
How old is Bono?
Bono is 66 years old, born on 10 May 1960 in Dublin.
What is Bono known for?
Bono is known as a member of U2.
What is Bono’s nationality?
Bono is Irish, born in Dublin.
How tall is Bono?
Bono is 168 cm (5 ft 6 in) tall.
Who is Bono married to?
Bono is married to Ali Hewson; they married in 1982.
Has Bono won any awards?
Yes. 18 awards are on record, including Member of the European Order of Merit (2026).
Sources
- Wikidata (Q834621), accessed October 2026
- Photo: Daniel Hazard · CC BY-SA 4.0
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