Age, Biography and Wiki
Jon Bon Jovi was born on March 2, 1962, in Sayreville, New Jersey. He is best known for founding the rock band Bon Jovi in 1983, which has become one of the most successful bands in the history of rock music. Jon Bon Jovi was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2009 and has been recognized for his influence in the music industry.
| Occupation | Metal Singer |
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| Date of Birth | 2 March 1962 |
| Age | 63 Years |
| Birth Place | Perth Amboy, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Horoscope | Pisces |
| Country | Jersey |
Height, Weight & Measurements
While specific details about Jon Bon Jovi's height and weight are not widely publicized, he is often noted for his energetic stage presence and youthful appearance despite his age.
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Dating & Relationship Status
Jon Bon Jovi has been married to Dorothea Hurley since April 29, 1989. The couple has four children together: Stephanie, Jake, Romeo, and Hamptons.
John Francis Bongiovi Jr. His father John Francis Bongiovi Sr. (born 1930) was a barber and a former Marine. His mother Carol (née Sharkey; 1940–2024), also a former Marine, was a florist and Playboy Bunny. His father was of Italian and Slovak ancestry; the name Bongiovi comes from Sciacca, Sicily. His mother was of German and Russian descent.
Jon Bon Jovi is a credited actor in the films Moonlight and Valentino, The Leading Man, Destination Anywhere, Homegrown, Little City, No Looking Back, Row Your Boat, Vampires Los Muertos, U-571, Cry Wolf, National Lampoon's Pucked, and New Year's Eve. He also had a supporting role in the movie Pay It Forward, where he played Helen Hunt's abusive ex-husband. His TV series appearances include Sex and the City, 30 Rock, Las Vegas, The West Wing, and an extended stint on Ally McBeal as a plumber who was Ally's boyfriend for a short period of time. He also had a brief, uncredited role in the 1990 film Young Guns II. On January 24, 2011, it was confirmed that Bon Jovi would be cast in the film New Year's Eve, released later that year, as a successful rock star who is connected with Katherine Heigl's character.
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| Husband | Dorothea Hurley (m. 1989) |
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Net Worth and Salary
As of 2025, Jon Bon Jovi's net worth is estimated to be $410 million. His wealth is primarily derived from his successful music career, touring, and merchandising, as well as various business ventures and investments.
In the 1990s, Bon Jovi started an acting career, starring in the films Moonlight and Valentino, The Leading Man, Little City, Homegrown, Pay It Forward, U-571 and Cry Wolf and appearing on television in shows such as Sex and the City, 30 Rock, Ally McBeal, and The West Wing.
The Jon Bon Jovi Soul Foundation (formerly the Philadelphia Soul Charitable Foundation) was founded in 2006. It supports community efforts to break the cycle of poverty and homelessness. On October 19, 2011, it opened the JBJ Soul Kitchen, a community restaurant in Red Bank, New Jersey, where patrons pay what they can afford for their meals, either with money or by volunteering work. As of 2023, three additional locations have been opened—one in Toms River, another at the Newark campus of Rutgers University, and a third one inside the Gilligan Student Union at New Jersey City University. In 2025, Mayor Dan Rodrick of Toms River, New Jersey, accused the organization of attracting homeless people from other parts of the country to congregate in the town.
Career, Business and Investments
Jon Bon Jovi is renowned for his work with Bon Jovi, which has sold over 130 million albums worldwide. The band has enjoyed immense success with albums like "Slippery When Wet" and "New Jersey," and they continue to tour and release new music. Jon Bon Jovi also has a significant acting career, appearing in films like "Moonlight and Valentino" and "U-571".
In addition to his music and acting, Jon Bon Jovi has invested in several business ventures:
John Francis Bongiovi Jr. (born March 2, 1962), known professionally as Jon Bon Jovi, is an American singer, songwriter, guitarist, and actor. He is best known as the founder and frontman of the rock band Bon Jovi, which was formed in 1983. He has released 16 studio albums with his band as well as two solo albums.
Bon Jovi was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2009. In 2012, he ranked number 50 on the list of Billboard magazine's "Power 100", a ranking of "The Most Powerful and Influential People in the Music Business".
In 2004, Bon Jovi became founder and primary owner of the Philadelphia Soul of the Arena Football League. He appeared in several television commercials for the league, typically with John Elway, Hall of Fame quarterback for the Denver Broncos and co-owner of the AFL's Colorado Crush. Bon Jovi is no longer part owner of the Soul. In 2011, Bon Jovi expressed interest in purchasing 15% of the Atlanta Falcons for $150 million.
In 2017, Bon Jovi raised money for Jim Renacci, a Republican representative from Ohio's 16th congressional district and then a potential candidate for Ohio governor with whom he had had common business interests several years prior.
Social Network
Jon Bon Jovi maintains an active presence on social media platforms, interacting with his fans and sharing updates about upcoming projects and charitable initiatives.
Education
Jon Bon Jovi attended Sayreville's Sayreville War Memorial High School until he graduated in 1980. He did not pursue higher education, focusing instead on his music career.
Bon Jovi was raised Catholic. He attended St. Joseph High School in Metuchen, New Jersey, during his freshman and sophomore years. He later transferred to Sayreville War Memorial High School in Parlin, New Jersey.
Bon Jovi began playing music in 1974, when he formed his first band Raze and took part in a talent contest at his school. At 16, he formed a band called Atlantic City Expressway and was joined by David Bryan, who would later become a member of the Bon Jovi band. Still in his teens, Bon Jovi played in the band John Bongiovi and the Wild Ones, performing in clubs such as the Fast Lane and opening for local acts. By 1980, he had formed his first original band, the Rest; the band opened for New Jersey acts such as Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes.
During a stop in Los Angeles on the New Jersey Syndicate Tour in 1989, Bon Jovi secretly took a trip to Las Vegas, where he married his high school sweetheart, Dorothea Hurley, on April 29 at the Graceland Wedding Chapel. The couple have four children: a daughter, Stephanie, born in 1993; and three sons, Jesse, Jake, and Romeo, born in 1995, 2002, and 2004, respectively. The British actress Millie Bobby Brown is his daughter-in-law; she married his son Jake in May 2024.
In 2019, Bon Jovi received an honorary Doctor of Music degree from University of Pennsylvania and a second honorary doctorate from Princeton University in 2021, recognizing his contributions in music and social welfare.
