Sonny Bono

Sonny Bono

Known For

Airplane II: The Sequel

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.

Movies Featuring Sonny Bono

Outstanding: A Comedy Revolution

Outstanding: A Comedy Revolution (2024)

as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Herb Alpert Is...

Herb Alpert Is... (2020)

as Archival footage
Cher: Life in the Spotlight

Cher: Life in the Spotlight (2019)

as Self (archive footage)
The Wrecking Crew

The Wrecking Crew (2008)

as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
LSD a Go Go

LSD a Go Go (2004)

as Self (archive footage)
The Best Of Beat

The Best Of Beat (2003)

as Self (archive footage)
Family Fundamentals

Family Fundamentals (2002)

as Self - U.S. Representative (archive footage)
The Sonny Bono Story

The Sonny Bono Story (1999)

as Self (archive footage)
Detroit Rock City

Detroit Rock City (1999)

as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
No Image

Sonny & Me: Cher Remembers (1998)

as Self (archive footage)
Waco: The Rules of Engagement

Waco: The Rules of Engagement (1997)

as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
First Kid

First Kid (1996)

as Congressman Sonny Bono
Hairspray

Hairspray (1988)

as Franklin von Tussle
Troll

Troll (1986)

as Peter Dickinson
Balboa

Balboa (1983)

as Tony Carlo
The Vals

The Vals (1982)

as Spaced Out Musician