Born Name
John Francis Bongiovi, Jr.
Nick Name
Captain Kidd, Johnny
Sun Sign
Pisces
Born Place
Perth Amboy, New Jersey, U.S.
Nationality
Education
Jon went to St. Joseph High School in Metuchen, New Jersey for freshman and sophomore years and Sayreville War Memorial High School in Parlin, New Jersey for junior and senior years.
In 2001, Bon Jovi received an honorary Doctorate of Humanities from Monmouth University.
Occupation
Singer-songwriter, actor, philanthropist
Family
- Father – John Francis Bongiovi, Sr. (Barber)
- Mother – Carol Sharkey (Playboy Bunny turned florist )
- Siblings – Anthony (Brother), Matthew (Brother)
- Others – Tony Bongiovi (Cousin) (Record Producer, Recording Engineer), Louis Bongiovi (Paternal Grandfather) (Was Italian), Elizabeth M. Benkovsky (Paternal Grandmother) (Was Slovak), Michael R. Sharkey (Maternal Grandfather) (Was Polish), Martha W. Ludwig (Maternal Grandmother) (Was Swiss-German)
Manager
Unknown
Genre
Hard rock, glam metal, country rock, heavy metal
Instruments
Vocals, guitar, piano, harmonica
Labels
Island Records, Mercury Records
Build
Average
Height
5 ft 9 in or 175 cm
Weight
77 kg or 170 pounds
Girlfriend / Spouse
Jon Bon Jovi dated –
- Diane Lane (1984) – In 1984, he briefly dated actress Diane Lane. He even wrote the song “You Give Love A Bad Name” about his relationship.
- Lita Ford (1984) – In the same year (i.e. 1984), he had a fling with fellow musician Lita Ford.
- Dorothea Hurley (1988-Present) – On April 29, 1988, Jon Bon Jovi married his high school sweetheart, Dorothea Hurley at Graceland Wedding Chapel, Las Vegas, Nevada. The couple has 4 children, daughter Stephanie Rose (b. May 31, 1993), and three sons Jacob Hurley (b. May 7, 2002), Jesse James Louis (b. February 19, 1995), and Romeo Jon (b. March 29, 2004).
- Cindy Crawford (1995) – In 1995, model Cindy Crawford appeared in Bon Jovi’s music video “Please, Come Home For Christmas.” It was thought by everyone that they are dating.
- Calista Flockhart (2002) – In 2002, he was romantically linked with actress Calista Flockhart. They also appeared together on legal comedy-drama series Ally McBeal for a short time in 2002.
- Helena Christensen (2005) – Danish fashion model and photographer, Helena Christensen and Bon Jovi dated briefly each other in 2005.
Race / Ethnicity
White
Jon has Italian and Slovak ancestry on his dad’s side while he is of Russian and German descent on his mom’s side.
Hair Color
Light Brown
Eye Color
Blue
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- Distinctive voice
- Often wears sunglasses
- Onstage dance moves
Measurements
Jon Bon Jovi’s plausible measurements are –
- Chest – 42 in or 107 cm
- Arms / Biceps – 15 in or 38 cm
- Waist – 33 in or 84 cm
Shoe Size
His shoe size is not known. But as per his fans, it is 11 (US).
Brand Endorsements
Bon Jovi appeared in lot many commercials such as American Red Cross (PSA) (2001), RAD (Rock Against Drugs) (PSA) (1987), AFL on NBC (2004), Duracell batteries (2004), Advil pain relief medicine (2011), Avon, John Elway NBC, etc.
Religion
He was raised Catholic.
Best Known For
Being the founder and frontman of the rock band Bon Jovi, which he created in 1983.
First Album
His debut album was Bon Jovi which he released as a part of the rock band Bon Jovi on January 21, 1984 via Mercury Records. It peaked at #43 on Billboard 200 and #71 in UK. Consequently, it was certified as “Platinum” in U.S. They managed to sell approximately 3,500,000 copies of the album worldwide. It has 9 songs in the standard edition of the album.
Jon Bon Jovi’s debut solo album was released as Blaze of Glory on July 26, 1990 via Mercury Records.
First Film
In 1990, Jon Bon Jovi appeared in western film Young Guns II for his minor role, which was uncredited.
He has appeared in over dozen films until now.
First TV Show
In 1999, Bon Jovi was seen in just 1 episode of HBO’s romantic sitcom Sex and the City as Seth.
Personal Trainer
His secret to staying healthy and looking awesome is due to good genes, some running and also traveling light. Yes, he is a low maintenance guy and so brings a small bag with him wherever he goes.
He runs like an old man. So, no one recognizes or spots him. This is what he has been doing in his 50s.
Jon Bon Jovi Favorite Things
- Songs – Ruby (By The Kaiser Chiefs), Overnight Sensation (By The Raspberries) and many more…
- Movie – The Godfather (1972)
Source – IMDb
Jon Bon Jovi Facts
- Bon Jovi is related to singer Frank Sinatra.
- Bon Jovi used to sell newspapers with his grandparents in summers in Erie, Pennsylvania.
- During his school days, he used to skip school to perform in music bands. Consequently, he got poor grades.
- Jon started playing in clubs by the time he was 16.
- Jon supported Barack Obama during the 2008 Presidential candidature.
- In 2006, Bon Jovi founded The Jon Bon Jovi Soul Foundation.
- Bon Jovi also founded and wholly owned the Philadelphia Soul team of the Arena Football League in 2004. He sold it in 2011 to Ron Jaworski.
- Rock band Bon Jovi became the first rock band to have its song at #1 spot on the country charts in 2006.
- Connect with Jon on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, YouTube VEVO, and Google+.
- Visit his official website @ www.bonjovi.com.
Did we miss anyone?
He didn’t date anyone in 2005. He was married to Dorothea. This should be corrected.
Jon has had flings here and there. That’s just how Captain Kidd operates!