Biography
Paul David Hewson, known by the nickname Bono, is an Irish singer-songwriter and activist. He is a founding member, the lead vocalist, and primary lyricist of the rock band U2. Bono is known for his impassioned vocal style as well as his grandiose songwriting and performance style. His lyrics frequently include social and political themes, and religious imagery inspired by his Christian faith.
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Awards & recognition
- Member of the European Order of Merit · 2026
- Presidential Medal of Freedom · 2025
- Order of Merit (Ukraine), 3rd class · 2022
- Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres · 2013
- doctor honoris causa of Keiō University · 2008
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- Man of Peace · 2008
- Honorary Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire · 2007
- NAACP Image Award – Chairman's Award · 2007
- Philadelphia Liberty Medal · 2007
- Officer of the Order of Liberty · 2005
- Rock and Roll Hall of Fame · 2005
- TED Prize · 2005
- Time Person of the Year · 2005
- Knight of the Legion of Honour · 2003
- MusiCares Person of the Year · 2003
- Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences
- Grammy Awards
- Academy Award — Best Original Song · 2014 · nominated
- Academy Award — Best Original Song · 2003 · nominated
Filmography50+ titles
U2: iNNOCENCE + eXPERIENCE Live in Paris
EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert
Pixies: Gouge
The Simpsons
Sing Street
The 25th Anniversary Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Concerts
Ghost in the Shell
In the Name of the Father
Ladies & Gentlemen... 50 Years of SNL Music
AngelHeaded Hipster: The Songs of Marc Bolan & T. Rex
Sing 2
The Defiant Ones
MTV Video Music Awards
Classic Albums
Zucchero Sugar Fornaciari
Bono & The Edge: A Sort of Homecoming with Dave Letterman
How Much Does Your Building Weigh, Mr Foster?
Iconoclasts
ReMastered: Massacre at the Stadium
Quincy
U2 3D
The Devil Wears Prada
Entourage
Wham!
Pavarotti
Julian Schnabel: A Private Portrait
Eagles of Death Metal: Nos Amis (Our Friends)
Brothers
Gangs of New York
The Sound of 007
70 Years of Youth Revolt
Mystify: Michael Hutchence
Muscle Shoals
Johnny Mercer: The Dream's on Me
Joe Strummer: The Future Is Unwritten
The Graham Norton Show
Across the Universe
Live Aid at 40: When Rock ’n’ Roll Took on the World
Jimmy Carter: Rock & Roll President
Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom
B.B. King: The Life of Riley
GoldenEye
Saturday Night Live
Bono: Stories of Surrender
The Trainer
Stevie Van Zandt: Disciple
Bukowski: Born into This
Who the F**k is Arthur Fogel?
Roy Orbison: Mystery Girl - Unraveled
Leonard Cohen: I'm Your Man