Jon Bon Jovi facts: Singer's age, wife, children, songs and career revealed

16 April 2024, 15:54

Jon Bon Jovi is one of the greatest rock singers of all time.

Thanks to his time as frontman of Bon Jovi, the American star has been behind some of rock's biggest songs such as 'Livin' on a Prayer', 'Always' and 'It's My Life'.

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Here are all the important facts about Jon that every fan should know.

1. Who is Jon Bon Jovi?

   Jon Bon Jovi is an American singer-songwriter and actor.

   He is best known as the founder and frontman of legendary group Bon Jovi, which was formed in 1983.

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   Bon Jovi has released 14 albums with his band, selling over 130 million albums worldwide. He has also released two solo albums.

   In the 1990s, Bon Jovi started an acting career, famously appearing on TV shows Sex and the City, Ally McBeal and The West Wing.

   Among Bon Jovi's biggest songs include 'Livin' on a Prayer', 'Always' and 'It's My Life'.

2. How old is Jon Bon Jovi and what is his real name?

   

   Bon Jovi - Always (Official Music Video)

   Jon Bon Jovi was born on March 2, 1962. He celebrated his 62nd birthday in 2024.

   Full name John Francis Bongiovi Jr, he was born in Perth Amboy, New Jersey. He is the son of two former Marines, barber John Francis Bongiovi Sr and Playboy Bunny turned florist Carol.

   He has two brothers, Anthony and Matthew.

   His father was of Sicilian and Slovak ancestry, and his mother is of German and Russian descent.

3. Is Jon Bon Jovi married and how many children does he have?

   

   In 1989, Jon Bon Jovi married his high school sweetheart, Dorothea Hurley in Las Vegas.

   The couple has four children: daughter Stephanie Rose (born 1993), and three sons, Jesse James Louis (born 1995), Jacob Hurley (born 2002) and Romeo Jon (born 2004).

   Jacob - known as Jake - has been in a relationship with Stranger Things star Millie Bobby Brown as of 2022.

   

4. What is Jon Bon Jovi's net worth?

   As you can probably imagine, Jovi is one of the richest rockstars in the world with a staggering estimated net worth of £318 million.

5. What is Jon Bon Jovi’s height in feet?

   The 58 year old is thought to be five foot and nine inches tall.