Personal details
- Birth Date: 1962-03-02
- Height: 5′ 9″ (1.75 m)
- Birth Location: Perth Amboy, New Jersey, USA
- Children: (4 children) Jake Bongiovi
- Parents: Carol Sharkey
- Professions: Music Artist, Actor, Composer
Jon Bon Jovi, born John Francis Bongiovi, Jr., popped into the world on March 2, 1962, in Perth Amboy, New Jersey. His mom, Carol Sharkey, used to be a model and was even one of the OG Playboy Bunnies before joining the Marines (yeah, talk about a career switch). That’s actually where she met Jon’s dad, John Sr., who was already in the service. Jon’s got two brothers, Anthony and Matthew, and he's been with his high school sweetheart, Dorothea Hurley, since 1989. Four kids, still married—pretty wild for a rock star, right? So, music-wise, Jon hustled hard. He caught a bunch of L’s at first—record labels just weren’t feeling his track "Runaway." But he didn't quit. He took the song to NYC’s WAPP, and, boom, they put it on a compilation album. Local hit, just like that. Then Mercury Records came calling, and Jon had to put a band together fast. After a bit of shuffling (Dave Sabo, then Richie Sambora on guitar), Bon Jovi the band was born—yeah, they almost went with "Johnny Electric." Seriously. Their third album, "Slippery When Wet," went bananas—28 million sold worldwide. Then "New Jersey" dropped. Five top-10 hits on one album? Nobody else pulled that off. After a monster tour, the guys chilled, and Jon wrote the soundtrack for "Young Guns II." Emilio Estevez wanted "Wanted Dead or Alive" for the movie, but Jon banged out "Blaze of Glory" on a napkin instead. It shot to No. 1, and the rest is, well, pure rock history.
This person’s not just someone you see on screen—they’ve actually put in real work for some heavy-hitting causes. Special Olympics? They’ve been there, giving their time and energy. The American Red Cross? Same deal. And don’t forget the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation, which is all about fighting for kids dealing with HIV. It’s not just charity work for the cameras, either—there’s a real track record of stepping up, organizing events, raising awareness, and sometimes even getting their hands dirty at the grassroots level. They’ve bounced between different organizations too, supporting a bunch of other groups that don’t always get the spotlight. It’s kind of wild how much they juggle, honestly. Balancing a public career with all this behind-the-scenes advocacy isn’t something you see every day. Makes you wonder where they even find the time, but hey, some folks just don’t stop.
Sex scenes? Honestly, that’s just another Tuesday for me. I’ve been working that angle for years—the whole point of rock ‘n roll is to seduce, right? And yeah, I’ll say it: I’m damn good at it. There’s a real art to getting an audience hot under the collar without crossing the line, and I’ve pretty much made it my bread and butter. Thing is, I’m a married guy, monogamous, all that jazz. So, these scenes? Closest I get to fooling around on the clock without catching hell for it. Beats getting myself into actual trouble, believe me. And let’s be real, the only thing I might love more than my wife is my bank account. No way am I risking half my fortune to a divorce lawyer just for a fling. So yeah, I keep it all business, get the job done, and go home with my wallet—and marriage—intact.
March 2, 1962
5′ 9″ (1.75 m)
Konidela Ram Charan
Perth Amboy, New Jersey, USA
Yes, Jake Bongiovi
Carol Sharkey and Surekha
63 years old