Quick Facts
Born:
1935-02-16
Birthplace:
Detroit, Michigan, USA
Credits:
72 Total Roles
Sonny Bono
Acting
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Biography
Salvatore Phillip "Sonny" Bono (February 16, 1935 – January 5, 1998) was an American singer, songwriter, actor, and politician. In partnership with his second wife, Cher, he formed the singing duo Sonny & Cher. A member of the Republican Party, Bono served as the 16th mayor of Palm Springs, California, from 1988 to 1992, and served as the U.S. representative for California's 44th district from 1995 until his death in 1998.
Known For
Airplane II: The Sequel
Joe Seluchi
Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman
Mayor Frank Berkowitz
Detroit Rock City
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Hairspray
Franklin von Tussle
Murder, She Wrote
Valentino Reggiore
The Six Million Dollar Man
John Perry
The Golden Girls
Sonny Bono
The New Scooby-Doo Movies
Sonny (voice)
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Outstanding: A Comedy Revolution MOVIE | Self (archive footage) (uncredited) |
| 2020 | Herb Alpert Is... MOVIE | Archival footage |
| 2019 | Cher: Life in the Spotlight MOVIE | Self (archive footage) |
| 2019 | Weedjies! Halloweed Night MOVIE | Vintage TV Host |
| 2012 | 420 Triple Feature MOVIE | Self |
| 2008 | The Wrecking Crew MOVIE | Self (archive footage) (uncredited) |
| 2006 | Plagues and Pleasures on the Salton Sea MOVIE | Himself (archival footage) |
| 2004 | LSD a Go Go MOVIE | Self (archive footage) |
| 2003 | The Best Of Beat MOVIE | Self (archive footage) |
| 2003 | Hell's Highway: The True Story of Highway Safety Films MOVIE | Self (archive footage) |