Sonny Bono
Acting Born Feb 16, 1935 Died Jan 5, 1998 Detroit, Michigan, USA 79 credits
Biography
Sonny Bono works in acting. Born February 16, 1935 in Detroit, Michigan, USA. Died January 5, 1998. Archytele tracks 79 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Career timeline
Outstanding: A Comedy Revolution
Herb Alpert Is...
Weedjies! Halloweed NightCher: Life in the Spotlight
The Morricone Duel: The Most Dangerous Concert Ever · Music
420 Triple Feature
The Wrecking Crew
Plagues and Pleasures on the Salton Sea
LSD a Go Go
Hell's Highway: The True Story of Highway Safety FilmsThe Best Of Beat
Family Fundamentals
Detroit Rock CityAnd the Beat Goes On: The Sonny and Cher Story · WriterThe Sonny Bono Story
Sonny & Me: Cher Remembers
Waco: The Rules of Engagement
First Kid
Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of SupermanFugitive Nights: Danger in the DesertLeslie Nielsen's Bad Golf Made Easier
Vicki!
P.S. I Luv U
BlossomParker Lewis Can't LoseThanksgiving Day
Under the Boardwalk
Hairspray
Dirty Laundry
Troll
The Golden Girls
Murder, She Wrote
Balboa
Matt HoustonAirplane II: The SequelThe ValsPhil Spector: He's a Rebel
Top of the HillThe Sensational Shocking Wonderful Wacky 70's
Escape to AthenaMurder in Music City
Fantasy Island
The Love BoatThe Love BoatThe Love BoatThe Love BoatCHiPs
Full Filmography
79 titles- Outstanding: A Comedy Revolution (2024) as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
- Herb Alpert Is... (2020) as Archival footage
- Weedjies! Halloweed Night (2019) as Vintage TV Host
- Cher: Life in the Spotlight (2019) as Self (archive footage)
- The Morricone Duel: The Most Dangerous Concert Ever (2018) Music
- 420 Triple Feature (2012)
- The Wrecking Crew (2008) as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
- Plagues and Pleasures on the Salton Sea (2006) as Himself (archival footage)
- LSD a Go Go (2004) as Self (archive footage)
- Hell's Highway: The True Story of Highway Safety Films (2003) as Self (archive footage)
- The Best Of Beat (2003) as Self (archive footage)
- Family Fundamentals (2002) as Self - U.S. Representative (archive footage)
- Detroit Rock City (1999) as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
- And the Beat Goes On: The Sonny and Cher Story (1999) Writer
- The Sonny Bono Story (1999) as Self (archive footage)
- Sonny & Me: Cher Remembers (1998) as Self (archive footage)
- Waco: The Rules of Engagement (1997) as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
- First Kid (1996) as Congressman Sonny Bono
- Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman (1993) as Mayor Frank Berkowitz
- Fugitive Nights: Danger in the Desert (1993) as Self
- Leslie Nielsen's Bad Golf Made Easier (1993) as Himself
- Vicki! (1992) as Self - Guest
- P.S. I Luv U (1991)
- Blossom (1990)
- Parker Lewis Can't Lose (1990) as Colin David
- Thanksgiving Day (1990) as Sid Brementhal
- Under the Boardwalk (1989) as Ancient #2
- Hairspray (1988) as Franklin von Tussle
- Dirty Laundry (1987) as Maurice
- Troll (1986) as Peter Dickinson
- The Golden Girls (1985) as Sonny Bono
- Murder, She Wrote (1984) as Valentino Reggiore
- Balboa (1983) as Tony Carlo
- Matt Houston (1982)
- Airplane II: The Sequel (1982) as Joe Seluchi
- The Vals (1982) as Spaced Out Musician
- Phil Spector: He's a Rebel (1982)
- Top of the Hill (1980) as Bobby Antoine
- The Sensational Shocking Wonderful Wacky 70's (1980) as Self - Host
- Escape to Athena (1979) as Bruno Rotelli
- Murder in Music City (1979) as Sonny Hunt
- Fantasy Island (1978) as Ted Cavanaugh
- The Love Boat (1977) as Harold Nash
- The Love Boat (1977) as Phil Backstrom / Deacon Dark
- The Love Boat (1977) as Benny Carter
- The Love Boat (1977) as Steve Bloom
- CHiPs (1977) as Mike
- Charlie's Angels (1976) as Marvin
- Donny & Marie (1976) as Self
- Battle of the Network Stars (1976)
- The Sonny and Cher Show (1976) as Self - Host
- The Jacksons (1976) as El mismo
- Switch (1975) as Darcy Taggart
- Murder on Flight 502 (1975) as Jack Marshall
- The Six Million Dollar Man (1974) as John Perry
- Dinah! (1974) as Self
- The New Scooby-Doo Movies (1972) as Sonny (voice)
- The Sonny & Cher Comedy Hour (1971)
- V.I.P. Schaukel (1971) as Self
- The First Nine Months Are the Hardest (1971) as Self
- The Sonny & Cher Nitty Gritty Hour (1970) as Self - Co-Host
- Love, American Style (1969)
- Chastity (1969) Writer
- Chastity (1969) Producer
- Chastity (1969) Original Music Composer
- Case Study: LSD (1969) as Himself
- Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In (1968) as Self
- Marijuana (1968) as Narrator
- The Carol Burnett Show (1967) as Self - Guest
- Good Times (1967) as Sonny
- Good Times (1967) Original Music Composer
- Wild on the Beach (1965) as Self
- Top of the Pops (1964) as Self
- Die Drehscheibe (1964) as Self
- The Man from U.N.C.L.E. (1964) as Jerry
- The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962) as Self
- The Mike Douglas Show (1961) as Self
- The Mike Douglas Show (1961) as Self - Co-Host
- Kraft Music Hall (1958) as Self
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Sonny Bono best known for?
Sonny Bono is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Detroit Rock City (1999), Lions for Lambs (2007), Scooby-Doo! Camp Scare (2010), Kelly's Heroes (1970).
When and where was Sonny Bono born?
Sonny Bono was born on February 16, 1935 in Detroit, Michigan, USA. They passed away on January 5, 1998.
How many credits does Sonny Bono have?
Sonny Bono has accumulated over 79 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1958 to 2024.
What is Sonny Bono's background in cinema and television?
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 199...
Sonny Bono by the numbers
79credits
43films
36TV series
1958–2024active years
Age in their best-rated roles
- The Jacksons (1976) as El mismo — aged about 41
- V.I.P. Schaukel (1971) as Self — aged about 36
- The New Scooby-Doo Movies (1972) as Sonny (voice) — aged about 37
- The Carol Burnett Show (1967) as Self - Guest — aged about 32
- The Golden Girls (1985) as Sonny Bono — aged about 50
- Murder, She Wrote (1984) as Valentino Reggiore — aged about 49
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