Sonny Bono
Known for Acting
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.
Filmography
Airplane II: The Sequel
1982
as Joe Seluchi
Hairspray
1988
as Franklin von Tussle
Detroit Rock City
1999
as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Escape to Athena
1979
as Bruno Rotelli
Troll
1986
as Peter Dickinson
First Kid
1996
as Congressman Sonny Bono
Phil Spector: He's a Rebel
1982
Under the Boardwalk
1989
as Ancient #2
Wild on the Beach
1965
as Self
Outstanding: A Comedy Revolution
2024
as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Balboa
1983
as Tony Carlo
Murder on Flight 502
1975
as Jack Marshall
The Wrecking Crew
2008
as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Good Times
1967
as Sonny
The Sensational Shocking Wonderful Wacky 70's
1980
as Self - Host
Murder in Music City
1979
as Sonny Hunt
The Vals
1982
as Spaced Out Musician
Fugitive Nights: Danger in the Desert
1993
as Self
Thanksgiving Day
1990
as Sid Brementhal
Sonny & Me: Cher Remembers
1998
as Self (archive footage)