JON BON JOVI, leader of the immensely successful and renowned rock band, Bon Jovi, has just completed his second film project, the lead role in the upcoming John Duigan film, "The Leading Man," a contemporary thriller co-starring Anna Galiena and Thandie Newton. Jon plays Robin Grange, a charismatic young Hollywood actor making his London theater debut. His character is attractive, charming and dangerous, and soon seduces his way into everyone's lives.
Jon gained critical acclaim for his acting debut last fall in "Moonlight and Valentino," a Gramercy Pictures film directed by David Anspaugh and starring Whoopi Goldberg, Elizabeth Perkins, Kathleen Turner and Gwyneth Paltrow. For this impressive debut, Jon was selected by the Motion Picture Club for the prestigious Premiere Performance Award, an honor which recognizes an outstanding debut performance in a film.
Jon wrote and performed the soundtrack for Blaze of Glory which earned him the Golden Globe Award in 1991 as well as the American Music Award, and both Grammy and Oscar nominations. He also made news last year filming a Christmas video with supermodel Cindy Crawford which included a steamy on-screen kiss. The song, "Please Come Home for Christmas," was a track he recorded for the Special Olympics benefit album, A Very Special Christmas II.
Throughout their extraordinary 12-year career, Bon Jovi has sold over 75 million albums. Jon continues to write and perform music, playing to sold out audiences around the world. When the band comes off their current sold-out stadium tour, Jon will resume working on film projects.
Dedicating his time and talents to a number of charitable organizations, Jon has given ongoing support to the American Red Cross and the Special Olympics. Over the last five years, Bon Jovi has given Christmas benefit concerts to aid local community charities. An avid supporter of environmental causes, Jon participated in this year's Rainforest Benefit Concert alongside Elton John, Jessye Norman, Bruce Springsteen, Sting, James Taylor and Geoffrey Oryema.
Jon and his wife, Dorothea, are the proud parents of two children, Stephanie Rose and Jesse James Louis.
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