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The Edge

Actor

The Edge

  • Born: 10 May 1960, Dublin, Ireland
  • Estimated net worth: $700 million

Bono is a renowned musician and philanthropist, best known as the lead vocalist and primary lyricist of the rock band U2. He has received numerous accolades for his work, including several Grammy Awards. Bono is recognized for his distinctive voice and…

About The Edge

Bono is a renowned musician and philanthropist, best known as the lead vocalist and primary lyricist of the rock band U2. He has received numerous accolades for his work, including several Grammy Awards. Bono is recognized for his distinctive voice and passionate performances, as well as his commitment to humanitarian causes worldwide.

Born
10 May 1960, Dublin, Ireland
Known for
Acting
Height
5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Spouses
Ali Hewson (1982-present)
Children
4 children: Jordan, Eve, Elijah, and John
Parents
Bono (Paul David Hewson) and Iris Hewson
Estimated net worth
$700 million

Fun facts about The Edge

  • Bono's real name is Paul David Hewson.
  • He co-founded the nonprofit organization DATA, which focuses on alleviating poverty and preventing disease in Africa.

Famous The Edge quotes

“I have a vision of a world where we can all coexist.”
Bono: Stories of Surrender, 2025
“Music can change the world because it can change people.”
Bono: Stories of Surrender, 2025
“The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.”
Bono: Stories of Surrender, 2025

The Edge filmography

Cast (123)

YearTitleCharacterRating
2026Street of Dreams MovieUnknown character
2026From Hope to Home: The Obama Presidential Center MovieUnknown character
2026This Is Buzz MovieSelf2.7
2024Kiss the Future MovieSelf6.4
2024Eno MovieSelf (archive footage)7.0
2023U2:UV Live from Vegas, 2023/11/03 MovieUnknown character
2023U2:UV Live from Vegas, 2023/11/01 MovieSelf
2023Bono: Waiting on a Saviour MovieUnknown character
2023AngelHeaded Hipster: The Songs of Marc Bolan & T. Rex MovieSelf7.6
2023Bono & The Edge: A Sort of Homecoming with Dave Letterman MovieSelf7.6
Show 113 more credits
YearTitleCharacterRating
20222022 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony MovieSelf - Presenter8.2
2022U2: Rockumentary MovieSelf2.3
2021What Drives Us MovieSelf6.8
2021This Is Pop TVSelf (archive footage)5.9
2018U2: Experience +Innocence, Live in Berlin MovieSelf8.1
2018Satan & Adam MovieSelf7.3
2017U2 - Live from Abbey Road MovieSelf7.0
2017U2 at The BBC MovieSelf [U2]8.0
2017Linkin Park and Friends Celebrate Life in Honor of Chester Bennington MovieSelf (archive footage)9.6
2017U2: The Joshua Tree Tour 2017 MovieUnknown character
2017The Defiant Ones TVSelf (archive footage)7.8
2017Eagles of Death Metal: Nos Amis (Our Friends) MovieSelf7.3
2016U2: iNNOCENCE + eXPERIENCE Live in Paris MovieSelf8.4
2015U2: iNNOCENCE + eXPERIENCE Live in Paris - 06/12/2015 MovieUnknown character7.0
2015U2: iNNOCENCE + eXPERIENCE Live in Paris - 11/11/2015 MovieSelf
2015TFI Friday TVSelf
2015U2 - Vancouver, Canada MovieUnknown character
2015The Irish Rock Story: A Tale of Two Cities MovieSelf5.3
2014Glen Campbell: I'll Be Me MovieSelf7.6
2014Meteor Choice Music Prize 2014 MovieSelf - Nominee
2014The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon TVSelf - Musical Guest5.8
2014Off Camera with Sam Jones TVSelf5.0
2012U2: War - The Ultimate Critical Review MovieSelf
2012U2: Unbroken Toys MovieSelf
2011U2: From the Sky Down MovieSelf7.5
2011U2360°: Live From Moncton MovieSelf9.0
2011U2 - Live At Johannesburg Stadium, South Africa, 1998 MovieThe Edge10.0
2010u2 360 tour - under the rainy belgium sky MovieSelf6.0
2010Ghost Blues: The Story of Rory Gallagher Movieself9.0
2010U2360° Tour: Squaring The Circle MovieSelf10.0
2010U2: 360° at the Rose Bowl MovieSelf - Guitar7.8
2010Hope for Haiti Now MovieSelf5.7
2009The 25th Anniversary Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Concerts MovieSelf7.9
2009US Festival 1983 Days 1-3 MovieSelf - U29.5
2009U2 Live Tour 360° - Paris 11 et 12 Juillet 2009 MovieSelf7.5
2009Keep on Running: 50 Years of Island Records MovieUnknown character
2009Linear MovieSelf
2008It Might Get Loud MovieSelf7.2
2008NPR Tiny Desk Concerts TVSelf7.0
2008U2 3D MovieSelf7.4
2007U2: The Joshua Tree (Bonus DVD) MovieSelf - Guitars9.0
2007Amazing Journey: The Story of The Who MovieSelf7.1
2007The Graham Norton Show TVSelf7.2
2007U2: Achtung Baby: A Classic Album Under Review MovieSelf
2006Make Poverty History - Music Concert MovieSelf
2006Leonard Cohen: I'm Your Man MovieSelf6.4
2006Off The Record TVUnknown character
2006U2: Vertigo 05 - Live from Milan MovieSelf7.8
2006U2: 18 Videos MovieSelf (archive footage)6.2
2006U2 Phenomenon - The Independent Review MovieSelf7.0
2006U2: City of blinding lights - Live in Buenos Aires MovieSelf
2006U2: Vertigo Tour Live at River Plate Stadium MovieSelf - Guitar
2005U2: Vertigo 2005 - Live from Chicago MovieSelf - Guitar8.0
2005Live 8 MovieSelf7.4
2005The Work of Director Anton Corbijn MovieSelf - U2 (segments "One" and "Electrical Storm") (uncredited)7.8
2005I Walk the Line: A Night for Johnny Cash MovieSelf
2004U2 - How To Dismantle An Atomic Bomb MovieSelf8.0
2004U2 - Live Under the Brooklyn Bridge MovieSelf
2004U2 and 3 songs MovieSelf
2003U2 Go Home: Live from Slane Castle, Ireland MovieSelf - Guitar8.5
2003U2: An Unforgettable Journey MovieSelf
2002U2: The Best of 1990-2000 MovieSelf7.4
2001We Know Where You Live. Live! MovieSelf4.3
2001U2: Elevation 2001 - Live from Boston MovieSelf - Guitar8.2
2000U2 - Live from Irving Plaza 2000 MovieSelf
2000No Maps for These Territories MovieSelf6.6
2000From a Whisper to a Scream: The Living History of Irish Music MovieSelf7.0
1999Entropy MovieThe Edge5.9
1999Classic Albums: U2 - The Joshua Tree MovieSelf6.5
1998U2 - The Best of 1980-1990 MovieSelf (archive footage)8.3
1998U2 PopMart: Live From Johannesburg MovieSelf9.5
1998U2: Live from Santiago 1998 MovieSelf
1997U2: Popmart - Live from Mexico City MovieSelf7.5
1997U2: A Year in Pop MovieSelf9.0
1997Classic Albums TVSelf7.7
1996VH1's Legends TVSelf8.0
1996TFI Friday TVUnknown character7.1
1995Pavarotti & Friends 3 - Together for the Children of Bosnia MovieSelf
1994MTV Europe Music Awards TVSelf - Performer10.0
1994U2: Zoo TV - Live from Sydney MovieSelf8.1
1993U2 Zoo TV Live in Adelaide 1993 MovieSelf9.0
1992Later... with Jools Holland TVUnknown character5.9
1992U2 - Live from Stockholm 1992 MovieSelf
1992U2: Achtung Baby, the Videos, the Cameos and a Whole Lot of Interference from ZOO-TV MovieSelf8.0
1990Red Hot + Blue: A Tribute to Cole Porter MovieSelf
1989U2: Lovetown MovieSelf10.0
1989The Simpsons TVThe Edge (voice)8.0
1988U2: Rattle and Hum MovieSelf7.1
1987U2: Outside It's America MovieSelf7.5
1987U2 - Live from Los Angeles 1987 MovieSelf
1987U2: Live from Syracuse 1987 MovieSelf
1987U2 Live from Paris MovieSelf5.9
1986U2 & The Police: A Conspiracy of Hope MovieSelf
1985U2: Unforgettable Fire MovieSelf
1985Live Aid MovieSelf7.8
1985U2 at Live Aid MovieSelf8.0
1984U2: A Fire in Dortmund MovieSelf8.0
1984U2 - The Unforgettable Fire Collection MovieSelf7.2
1984MTV Video Music Awards TVSelf7.8
1983U2: Live at Red Rocks - Under a Blood Red Sky MovieSelf - Guitar8.0
1982No Nukes! muziekfestival MovieSelf - U2
1982U2 Live at the Rock Werchter Festival 1982 MovieHimself
1981U2: Follies MovieSelf
1978The Kennedy Center Honors TVSelf - Honoree7.4
1975Saturday Night Live TVSelf - Musical Guest6.9
1974Rockpalast TVUnknown character8.5
1964Top of the Pops TVUnknown character6.6
1963World in Action TVUnknown character7.0
1959The Grammys TVSelf8.6
1956Tony Awards TVSelf - Presenter
TBABBC Radio 2 Piano Room TVSelf - Guest Performer7.0
TBAU2: Live from South Bend MovieSelf - Guitar
TBAU2 - Island 50 Festival: Live MovieSelf

Crew (17)

YearTitleRoleRating
2026Street of Dreams MovieMusic · Sound
2022Women of the White Buffalo MovieProducer · Production7.0
2021Sing 2 MovieSongs · Sound7.8
2016Sing Street MovieThanks · Crew7.9
2013Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom MovieMusic · Sound6.9
Show 12 more credits
YearTitleRoleRating
2013Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom MovieSongs · Sound6.9
2009Brothers MovieSongs · Sound7.3
2009Linear MovieOriginal Music Composer · Sound
2009Linear MovieExecutive Producer · Production
2003U2 Go Home: Live from Slane Castle, Ireland MovieScenic Artist · Crew8.5
2002Gangs of New York MovieSongs · Sound7.3
2001U2: Elevation 2001 - Live from Boston MovieMusic · Sound8.2
1997U2: A Year in Pop MovieMusic · Sound9.0
1995Ghost in the Shell MovieSongs · Sound7.9
1995GoldenEye MovieOriginal Music Composer · Sound6.9
1989U2: Lovetown MovieMusic · Sound10.0
1988U2: Rattle and Hum MovieMusic · Sound7.1

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Questions about The Edge

What are some of Bono's career highlights?

Bono's career highlights include leading U2 to international fame, winning 22 Grammy Awards, and being inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. His work as a humanitarian and activist has also been pivotal in his career.

Has Bono won any major awards?

Yes, Bono has won numerous awards including the Nobel Man of Peace Award and the Legion of Honour. He has also received the George Harrison Humanitarian Award for his philanthropic efforts.

What was Bono's first film appearance?

Bono's first film appearance was in the 1988 film 'Rattle and Hum,' which featured U2's music and performances. He has since appeared in various documentaries and films.

What are some of U2's most successful songs?

Some of U2's most successful songs include 'With or Without You,' 'I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For,' and 'One.' These songs have become iconic in rock music.

What is Bono's personal life like?

Bono is married to Ali Hewson, and they have four children. He is known for his commitment to family and balancing his music career with philanthropic work.

What is Bono's estimated net worth?

Bono's estimated net worth is around $700 million, primarily from his music career, business ventures, and investments, including his stake in the beverage company Elevation Partners.

What are some milestones in Bono's filmography?

Bono has appeared in several documentaries and films, including 'Rattle and Hum' and 'Bono: Stories of Surrender.' He is also known for his contributions to film soundtracks.

How has Bono contributed to humanitarian causes?

Bono has been a vocal advocate for various humanitarian causes, including AIDS relief in Africa, debt relief for developing countries, and climate change awareness through his involvement with organizations like DATA and ONE.