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page last updated: May 22, 2007

Public Transportation (????)

In an interview with Pierre Robert of WMMR radio in Philadelphia on July 14, 2006, Jon spoke of upcoming projects including a movie with Queen Latifah which would begin filming in January 2007. In surfing the net, I found another interview which named the movie, as well as stated that the filming locations would be New York City and Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

However, as no official announcement about the film was ever made, and the scheduled filming date has passed, it is not known if or when the film will be made.




The West Wing (2006)
Season 7 - Episode 147 - Welcome To Wherever You Are

Jon appeared as himself in an episode of the NBC televison drama The West Wing. He was supporting the fictional character, Democratic candidate, Matt Santo's campaign. The episode called "Welcome To Wherever You Are" was named after the Bon Jovi song of the same name.

Starring: Martin Sheen ... Allison Janney ... Richard Schiff ... John Spencer ... Bradley Whitford ... Stockard Channing ... Janel Moloney ... Dule Hill ... Joshua Malina ... Alan Alda ... Jimmy Smits ... Kristin Chenoweth ... Mary McCormack

Guest Starring: Jon Bon Jovi (as himself)

Running Time: 60 minutes

Rating: TV-PG

Network: NBC

Original Airdate:Sunday March 26 at 8 PM ET

Websites: http://www.nbc.com/The_West_Wing/






Pucked (2006)

Jon stars as Frank Hopper - former lawyer and lovable loser - who begins a pyramid scheme using credit cards and lots of debt to start the first women's professional ice hockey league and finds himself skating on thin legal ice. The movie was filmed in North Carolina in spring 2004.

Starring: Jon Bon Jovi ... Estella Warren ... Nora Dunn ... David Faustino ... Cary Elwes ... Pat Kilbane ... Jonathan Furr ... Danielle James

Running Time: 87 minutes

MPAA Rating: R for language and some sexuality/nudity

Release Date: February 10, 2006
(theatrical release was in St. Paul/Minneapolis, Greensboro and Milwaukee only)

DVD Release Date: April 17, 2007

Working Titles For Film: "The Trouble With Frank" and "Pre-Approved"






Cry Wolf (2005)

Filmed at University of Richmond campus in Virginia in October 2003, Jon's character is teacher Rich Walker at a boarding school where seniors get caught in a dangerous game of telling lies.

Starring: Julian Morris ... Lindy Booth ... Jared Padalecki ... Jon Bon Jovi

Running Time: 90 min

MPAA Rating: PG-13 for violence, terror, disturbing images, language, sexuality and a brief drug reference

Official Website: http://www.crywolfmovie.com/splash.html

Release Date: September 16, 2005 (North American theatres)

DVD Release Date: December 20, 2005

Working Title For Film: Living The Lie





Las Vegas (2005)
Season 2 - Episode 24 - Centennial

In the final episode of the television series' second season, the new owner of the Montecito will be making some big changes to both the property -- and the personnel.

Starring: James Caan ... James Lesure ... Molly Sims ... Nikki Cox ... Josh Duhamel ... Vanessa Marcil ... Marsha Thomason

Guest Starring: Jon Bon Jovi ... John Elway ... Dean Cain ... Gladys Knight

Running Time: 60 minutes

Rating: TV-14

Network: NBC

Original Airdate: May 23, 2005

Websites: http://www.nbc.com/Las_Vegas/






One Wild Night (????)

In June 2003, it was announced that Jon will star in an upcoming movie called "One Wild Night". The movie is based on Jon's original script, which he pitched to Universal Pictures, and tells the story of four wealthy couples who indulge in a night of spouse-swapping and afterwards see their lives and marriages shaken.

The movie will be directed by Dylan Kidd. Jon will share writing credit with with Dario Scardapane, who was commissioned to write a script, as well as Dylan Kidd who is rewriting that draft.

No filming schedule or release date has been announced



Ally McBeal (2002)

Jon appeared in 9 episodes of the American television show Ally McBeal in early 2002. His character's name was Victor Morrison, a contractor hired to do construction on Ally's apartment.

Jon & Ally (Calista Flockhart) Jon & Elaine (Jane Krakowski) Ally McBeal promo pic of Jon
Season 5 ... Episode 9 ... Blowin' in the Wind ... January 14, 2002
A handyman (Jon Bon Jovi) examines Ally's new fixer-upper house; a wife seeks to jail her spendthrift husband; and Corretta's chiropractor is the talk of the office.

Season 5 ... Episode 10 ... One Hundred Tears ... January 21, 2002
In the show's 100th episode, Ally employs a childhood tactic in order to befriend Victor (Jon Bon Jovi), and defends a man who repeatedly breaks into his boyhood home in order to prove that he can fly; Cage, Nelle, Elaine and Coretta all join a matchmaking service.

Season 5 ... Episode 11 ... A Kick In The Head ... February 4, 2002
Victor (Jon Bon Jovi) tries to help Ally adjust to an unexpected gift; Fish defends a delusional man accused of murdering his wife.

Season 5 ... Episode 12 ... The New Day ... February 11, 2002
Ally becomes a partner at the firm when Cage decides to leave, and takes it upon herself to start cutting costs; Maddie grows annoyed when Ally turns into an overprotective mother. Jon Bon Jovi guest-stars.

Season 5 ... Episode 13 ... Woman ... February 18, 2002
Fiscal concerns dictate that new partner Ally fire a lawyer; Richard represents Claire Otoms (Dame Edna Everage), fired for sexual harassment; Maddie asks to have a sleepover; Ling joins Nelle for her singing debut at the bar. Jon Bon Jovi guest-stars

Season 5 ... Episode 14 ... Homecoming ... February 25, 2002
A woman (Shirley Knight) mistakes Victor (Jon Bon Jovi) for her long-lost love; a man sues over a high-school prank 25 years later; Ally takes a DNA test to confirm she is Maddie's mom.

Season 5 ... Episode 15 ... Heart and Soul ... March 4, 2002
Maddie is caught smoking at school; a murderer serving life wants to give his heart to his ailing daughter; Victor (Jon Bon Jovi) claims Ally is an elitist after overhearing her explain why they don't mesh.

Season 5 ... Episode 16 ... Love Is All Around ... April 15, 2002 ... 2 hour episode
An arrogant attorney (Matthew Perry) makes Ally's life difficult; a young protege (Christina Ricci) will do anything to be successful. Ally and Victor (Jon Bon Jovi) go out on their third date

Season 5 ... Episode 18 ... Another One Bites The Dust ... April 29, 2002
Victor's (Jon Bon Jovi) abstract paintings bring a lawsuit from his ex-girlfriend (Vanessa Williams) and a snit from his current, Ally; Claire helps Richard woo Liza; Wilson is hired by a former foe to battle an extortionist. Victor and Ally break up.




Vampires: Los Muertos (2002)

In the sequel to the 1998 film John Carpenter's Vampires, Jon heads up a team of vampire slayers. This movie was filmed in Mexico early 2001.

Starring: Jon Bon Jovi ... Natasha Gregson Wagner ... Arly Jover ... Diego Luna ... Christian De La Fuente ... Darius McCrady

Running Time: 94 minutes

MPAA Rating: Rated R for vampire violence, language, and brief sexuality

Link to trailer: http://us.imdb.com/Trailers?0272147





Pay It Forward (2000)

In a small role, Jon plays Ricki, the alcoholic, ex-husband to Helen Hunt's character, Arlene, and the father to Trevor McKinley, played by Haley Joel Osment.

Starring: Kevin Spacey ... Helen Hunt ... Haley Joel Osment

Running Time: 123 minutes

MPAA Rating: Rated PG-13 for mature thematic elements including substance abuse/recovery, some sexual situations, language and brief violence

Websites: Official Pay It Forward website





U-571 (2000)

In this fiction based on fact World War II movie about an American sub crew trying to capture a U-boat code encripter, Jon plays the role of submarine lieutenant Pete Emmett.

Starring: Matthew McConaughey ... Bill Paxton ... Harvey Keitel ... Jon Bon Jovi

Running Time: 115 minutes

MPAA Rating: Rated PG-13 for war violence

Websites: Official U571 website





Sex And The City (1999)
Season 2 - Episode 25 - Games People Play

In this episode of the HBO television comedy Jon guest stars as yet another wrong guy that Carrie falls for.

Starring: Sarah Jessica Parker ... Kim Cattrall ... Cynthia Nixon ... Kristin Davis

Running Time: 21 minutes

MPAA Rating: Not rated
(would probably be R for sexuality & language)

Network: HBO

Original Airdate:??????

Websites: Official Sex and the City website





Row Your Boat (1998)

In this film, Jon plays the part of Jamey Meadows, an ex-con recently released from prison. While living on the street, and trying to get his life back into order, Jamey meets Chun Hua (played by Bai Ling) and falls in love with her.

Starring: Jon Bon Jovi ... Bai Ling ... William Forsythe

Running Time: 103 minutes

MPAA Rating: not rated by MPAA, but would likely be rated R for language


Jon & Bai Ling



No Looking Back (1998)

In this Edward Burns' directed movie, Jon plays the part of Michael, the hard-working, loyal boyfriend to Claudia, played by Lauren Holly. When Claudia's old boyfriend, Charlie, played by Edward Burns, returns to town, Claudia finds herself torn between both men and what she wants to do with her life.

Starring: Lauren Holly ... Edward Burns ... Jon Bon Jovi

Running Time: 96 minutes

MPAA Rating: Rated R for language

Working Title For Film: Long Time Nothing New





Little City (1998)

Jon plays Kevin, a recovering alcoholic bartender, in this tangled web of friends and romance.

Starring: Jon Bon Jovi ... Josh Charles ... Joanna Going ... Penelope Ann Miller ... Annabella Sciorra ... JoBeth Williams

Running Time: 90 minutes

MPAA Rating: Rated R for sexuality and language





Homegrown (1998)

Jon has a very small role as a drug dealer in this movie.

Starring: Billy Bob Thornton ... Hank Azaria ... Kelly Lynch ... Jon Bon Jovi ... Ryan Phillippe ... Judge Reinhold ... Jon Tenney ... John Lithgow ... Jamie Lee Curtis

Running Time: 102 minutes

MPAA Rating: Rated R for pervasive drug content and language, and for some violence and sexuality





Destination Anywhere (1997)

This is a short feature film, based on the songs from Jon's CD of the same name. Also includes the videos for Midnight In Chelsea and Queen of New Orleans

Starring: Jon Bon Jovi ... Demi Moore ... Kevin Bacon ... Whoopi Goldberg ... Annabella Sciorra

Running Time: 67 minutes





The Leading Man (1996)

Filmed in London, England, the role of American actor, Robin Grange, was Jon's first leading role.

Starring: Jon Bon Jovi ... Anna Galiena ... Lambert Wilson ... Thandie Newton

Running Time: 96 minutes

MPAA Rating: Rated R for some language and sexuality

Trivia: Jon's wife has 2 cameo appearances in the film. The first one is at the very beginning when Robin is walking and a woman carrying a little girl (Jon & Dorothea's daughter) crosses in front of him and walks over to a wall. The second is in the bookstore, at the top of the stairs a woman is holding a baby (Jon & Dorothea's son) and reading a book to him.






Moonlight & Valentino (1995)

Filmed in Toronto, the part of The Painter, the four women were infatuated with, was Jon's first real acting role. Jon's character didn't have a name, he was listed in the credits as The Painter.

Starring: Elizabeth Perkins ... Gwyneth Paltrow ... Jon Bon Jovi ... Kathleen Turner ... Whoopi Goldberg

Running Time: 104 minutes

MPAA Rating: Rated R for brief strong language





Young Guns II (1990)

While writing the soundtrack for Young Guns II, Jon visited the set, and got to play an extra in one scene. Though it was an uncredited role, it is actually the movie started his acting career.

Starring: Emilio Estevez ... Keifer Sutherland ... Lou Diamond Phillips ... Christian Slater ... William Petersen

Running Time: 105 minutes

MPAA Rating: Rated PG-13

Trivia: Jon's "scene" takes place at about the 29 minute mark of the movie. In a non-speaking role, he plays an extra who is pulled out of the pit. He is handcuffed, however, manages to grab a gun and point it, at which point he is shot.





Free to be a Family (1988)
Marlo Thomas and Friends


Russian kids communicate with American children via satellite to find that kids share the same issues no matter where they live. Marlo Thomas assembles an all-star cast to get the message across.

Starring: Marlo Thomas ... Jon Bon Jovi ... Penn & Teller ... Carly Simon ... Lily Tomlin ... Robin Williams

Running Time: 48 minutes

MPAA Rating: Not Rated



The Return of Bruno (1988)

Jon makes an appearance as himself in this Bruce Willis "mockumentary" tracing the rise of Bruno Radolini, a ficticious unsung hero of rock 'n' roll.

Starring: Bruce Willis ... Michael J. Fox ... Phil Collins ... Ringo Starr ... Elton John ... Jon Bon Jovi ... Gene Simmons ... Paul Stanley

Running Time: 55 minutes

MPAA Rating: Not Rated
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