Paul David Hewson

Bono

Paul David Hewson , most commonly known by his stage name Bono , is an Irish singer, musician, and humanitarian best known for being the main vocalist 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, often using political, social, and religious themes. During their early years, Bono's lyrics contributed to U2's rebellious and spiritual tone. As the band matured, his lyrics became inspired more by personal...
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quick facts
Birthdate:May 10, 1960
Birthplace:Dublin
Age:52
Height:5' 9"
Education:Mount Temple Comprehensive School
Religion:Anglicanism, Roman Catholicism
Also known as:Bono Vox, Bono, Bono (músico)

Honors and Awards

Time Enough for Tears
Critic's Choice Award
Nomination - BFCA Critics' Choice Award for Best Song
Time Enough for Tears
Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me, Kill Me
Golden Globe Awards
Nomination - Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song
Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me, Kill Me
Stay
Golden Globe Awards
Nomination - Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song
Stay
YearAward & CategoryAlbum/Song
1994 Nominated for the Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song (You Made Me) The Thief
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Musical groups containing Paul David Hewson

U2
U2
Career:1976
Role:Lead vocalist

U2 are an Irish rock band from Dublin. Formed in 1976, the group consists of Bono , The Edge , Adam Clayton , and Larry Mullen, Jr. . U2's early...
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Artists United Against Apartheid
Artists United Against Apartheid
Members:Jackson Browne, Shankar, Bono, Nona Hendryx, Peter Wolf

Artists United Against Apartheid was a 1985 protest group founded by activist and performer Steven Van Zandt and record producer Arthur Baker to...
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Band Aid 20
Band Aid 20

Band Aid 20 was the 2004 incarnation of the charity group Band Aid. The group, which included Chris Martin of Coldplay and Bono of U2, re-recorded...
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Musical genres covered by Paul David Hewson

Rock music
Rock music

Rock music is a genre of popular music that developed during and after the 1960s, particularly in the United Kingdom and the United States. It has...
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Movies with appearances by Paul David Hewson

U2: The New Recruits: U2 Today
U2: The New Recruits: U2 Today
Release date:2009
Genre:Rockumentary
Bono: Big Daddy
Bono: Big Daddy
Release date:2009
Genre:Documentary
Across the Universe
Across the Universe
Release date:September 10, 2007
Directed by:Julie Taymor
Genre:Musical
Estimated budget:$45,000,000
Rated:PG-13 (USA)
Bukowski: Born into This
Bukowski: Born into This
Release date:2003
Genre:Documentary
Rated:R (USA)
A Closer Walk
A Closer Walk
Release date:2003
Directed by:Robert Bilheimer
Genre:Documentary
The Million Dollar Hotel
The Million Dollar Hotel
Release date:February 2, 2000
Directed by:Wim Wenders
Genre:Crime Thriller
Estimated budget:$8,000,000
Rated:R (USA)

Films produced or directed by Paul David Hewson

TitleReleasedRoleRatedGenre
The Million Dollar Hotel 2000 Produced R (USA) Crime Thriller
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Birthplace of Paul David Hewson

Dublin
Dublin
Population:1,045,769

Dublin is the capital and most populous city of Ireland. The English name for the city is derived from the Irish name Dubhlinn, meaning "black pool". Dublin is situated near the midpoint of Ireland's east coast, at the mouth of the River Liffey and the centre of the Dublin Region. Originally...
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Places Paul David Hewson has lived

Map showing Places Lived by Bono
MarkerLocationPopulation
A Dublin 1,045,769
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Personal relationships of Paul David Hewson

Alison Hewson
Alison Hewson
Age:51
Relationship type:Marriage
Together since:August 21, 1982

Alison "Ali" Hewson , is an Irish businesswoman and activist, and wife of U2's lead singer Bono. Hewson is the co-founder of both EDUN Clothing and NUDE Skincare. Chief among her efforts as an activist is her work with Chernobyl Children's Project International. Hewson is the daughter of Terry and...
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Q:
    What ethnicity is Bono?
  • A:
    Bono is of Irish descent.
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