Personal Info
Birth date
1959-07-11 (66 Years)
Gender
Male
Known for
Acting
Place of birth
Perth Amboy, New Jersey, USA
Also known as
Bon Jovi
Richie Sambora
Biography
Richard Stephen 'Richie' Sambora (born July 11, 1959) is an American rock guitarist, producer, musician, and singer/songwriter who was the longtime lead guitarist of the popular rock band Bon Jovi. He and frontman Jon Bon Jovi formed the primary songwriting unit of the band. He is also a solo artist, having released three solo albums: Stranger in This Town in 1991, Undiscovered Soul in 1998, and Aftermath of the Lowdown released in September 2012. In 2018, he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Bon Jovi, and reunited with his former bandmates for a performance at the induction ceremony. That year, he formed the duo RSO alongside his girlfriend, Orianthi. After two EPs, the pair released their debut album Radio Free America in May. He was listed by Time magazine as one of the best guitarists of all time. He was married to actress Heather Locklear from 1994 until their divorce in 2007; they have a daughter, Ava, born in 1997. He dated Australian guitarist/singer-songwriter Orianthi from 2014 to 2018. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
Filmography
Saturday Night Live
7
Overview:
A late-night live television sketch comedy and variety show created by Lorne Michaels. The show's comedy sketches, which parody contemporary culture and politics, are performed by a large and varying cast of repertory and newer cast members. Each episode is hosted by a celebrity guest, who usually delivers an opening monologue and performs in sketches with the cast, and features performances by a musical guest.Miami Vice
7.451
Overview:
The story of the Miami Police Department's vice squad and its efforts to end drug trafficking and prostitution, centered on the unlikely partnership of Sonny Crockett and Ricardo Tubbs - who first meet when Tubbs is undercover in a drug cartel.The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson
6.7
Overview:
The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson is an American late-night talk show hosted by Scottish American comedian Craig Ferguson, who is the third regular host of the Late Late Show franchise. It follows Late Show with David Letterman in the CBS late-night lineup, airing weekdays in the US at 12:37 a.m. It is taped in front of a live studio audience from Monday to Friday at CBS Television City in Los Angeles, California, directly above the Bob Barker Studio. It is produced by David Letterman's production company Worldwide Pants Incorporated and CBS Television Studios. Since becoming host on January 3, 2005, after Craig Kilborn and Tom Snyder, Ferguson has achieved the highest ratings since the show's inception in 1995. While the majority of the episodes focus on comedy, Ferguson has also addressed difficult subject matter, such as the deaths of his parents, and undertaken serious interviews, such as one with Desmond Tutu, which earned the show a 2009 Peabody Award.MTV Video Music Awards
7.7
Overview:
An annual award ceremony presented by MTV to honor the best in the music video medium.Late Night with Conan O'Brien
7.2
Overview:
Stepping into the late-late slot vacated by David Letterman, Conan O'Brien stars in a show that far outdoes its competition in sheer strangeness. Along with the celebrity interviews and musical numbers typical of late-night talk shows, this program make frequent use of odd walk-on characters and frequent "visits" from celebrity guests.American Dreams
5.1
Overview:
In the 1960s, a family experiences life and the struggles of the era, accompanied by the well-known pop songs of the period.Still Standing
6.8
Overview:
After 18 years of marriage, high school sweethearts Bill and Judy Miller still make each other laugh and try to keep their marriage intact, even when their family pulls them in different directions. Since Bill has a far more immature approach to marriage and raising their three children than Judy does, they work at striking a balance and remembering why they love each other, quirks and all.American Music Awards
8.2
Overview:
An annual American music awards show. Unlike the Grammys, which are awarded on the basis of votes by members of the Recording Academy, the AMAs are determined by a poll of the public and music buyers.CMT Crossroads
8.3
Overview:
Country music stars collaborate with performers from other musical genres and exchange stories about their mutual love for music.Stevie Van Zandt: Disciple
6.7
Overview:
Stevie Van Zandt, known as New Jersey's most famous consigliere to Bruce Springsteen and Tony Soprano, takes center stage. Featuring a wealth of never-before-seen footage, this documentary traces Van Zandt's career as a producer, musician, songwriter, activist, actor, and more, from the clubs of Asbury Park, N.J. to arenas and stadiums, to the Bada Bing Club and the Underground Garage.Bon Jovi | The Unreleased First Night
NYR
Overview:
Setlist: 01. Intro 02. Livin' On A Prayer 03. You Give Love A Bad Name 04. Wild In The Streets 05. Keep The Faith 06. Blood On Blood 07. Always 08. I'd Die For You 09. Blaze Of Glory 10. Runaway 11. Dry County 12. Lay Your Hands On Me 13. I'll Sleep When I'm Dead ~ Jumpin' Jack Flash ~ Papa Was A Rolling Stone 14. Bad Medicine ~ Shout Encore 1: 15. Bed Of Roses 16. Hey God 17. Rockin' All Over The World (w/ Steven Van Zandt) Encore 2: 18. Richie Acoustic Guitar Solo 19. Wanted Dead Or Alive 20. Someday I'll Be Saturday Night (w/ Steven Van Zandt) 21. Jon asking audience what to play 22. Good Guys Don't Always Wear White 23. This Ain't A Love Song12-12-12 | The Concert for Sandy Relief
6.8
Overview:
“12-12-12” was a fundraising concert to aid the victims of Hurricane Sandy, it took place on December 12, 2012 at Madison Square Garden. The concert featured Bon Jovi, Eric Clapton, Dave Grohl, Billy Joel, Alicia Keys, Chris Martin (featuring Michael Stipe), The Rolling Stones, Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band, Eddie Vedder, Roger Waters, Kanye West, The Who, Paul McCartney (featuring Nirvana) as well as other artists.Bon Jovi | Access All Areas: A Rock & Roll Odyssey
NYR
Overview:
Access All Areas: A Rock & Roll Odyssey is a documentary following rock band Bon Jovi on their successful New Jersey Syndicate Tour between 1988 and 1990. It contains live, backstage, and candid footage of the band, soundtracked with their music.Bon Jovi | The Crush Tour
6.7
Overview:
After several years of being casually on and off, New Jersey rockers Bon Jovi came together for the 2000 Crush Tour. Filmed live on this tour, "The Crush Tour" video features a raucous, energetic performance of several of the band's greatest hits, plus a couple that lead singer Jon Bon Jovi released during a successful solo career.Twenty Eighteen Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
NYR
Overview:
Recorded live, this special honors fivenew performer category inductees: Bon Jovi, The Cars, Nina Simone, The Moody Blues and Dire Straits.Staying Alive
5.8
Overview:
It's five years later and Tony Manero's Saturday Night Fever is still burning. Now he's strutting toward his biggest challenger yet - making it as a dancer on the Broadway stage.America | A Tribute to Heroes
6.2
Overview:
A benefit concert and telethon organized by George Clooney and broadcast uninterrupted and commercial-free by the four major television networks just 10 days after the September 11, 2001 attacks on the World Trade Center and The Pentagon to raise money for the victims and their families,Soundstage
NYR
Overview:
WTTW’s legendary and groundbreaking music series filmed in the intimate Grainger Studio presents spectacular performances that make you feel like you’re in the front row.Moscow Music Peace Festival
8
Overview:
A recap of the Moscow Peace Festival, a heavy metal concert promoting the drug war in Russia, in the aftermath of the fall of the U.S.S.R. Featuring performances by Bon Jovi, Skid Row, Motley Crue, a reunited Black Sabbath, Scorpions, Gorky Park, Nuance, Brigada-S, and Jason Bonham.Skum Rocks!
3
Overview:
The unbelievable true story of the band that gained massive east coast popularity in the late 1980s despite having a complete lack of musical talent and ambition. A powerful PR machine built their fame, and soon their primary objective was to invent new and creative ways to get kicked off stage without actually playing. Narrated by 'Alice Cooper', Skum ROCKS!, is a genre-bending film described by some as a true-life 'This is Spinal Tap', and by others as an independent 'Rock of Ages'. 'Skum Rocks!' chronicles the rise, fall, and return of this infamous band, giving new life to the tale of 'The Emperor's New Clothes'.Bon Jovi: Lost Highway The Concert
6.3
Overview:
This rare and exclusive performance brings the critically acclaimed and #1 album LOST HIGHWAY to life. Track by track and in sequence; BON JOVI recount the tale that is the LOST HIGHWAY. Performed on a stage constructed especially for this unique and historic night; LOST HIGHWAY: THE CONCERT comes complete with band interviews, backstage footage, and chart-topping tracks; “It’s My Life,” “Wanted Dead Or Alive,” and “Who Says You Can’t Go Home.”On the Line
4.8
Overview:
Kevin has everything going for him, but his lifelong lack of confidence keeps him from recognizing love and happiness -- even if it's sitting next to him. When Kevin meets the girl of his dreams, Abbey, on Chicago's L train, they connect immediately but he lets this golden opportunity slip away by not having the courage to ask her for her name and number. Unable to find her, or forget her, Kevin and his buddies launch a massive campaign to locate Abbey.Keep the Faith: An Evening with Bon Jovi
7.7
Overview:
Keep the Faith: An Evening with Bon Jovi is a live concert that aired on MTV in late 1992 prior to the release of the band's then upcoming album Keep the Faith. The performance captures Bon Jovi in an intimate, "in the round" experience, performing acoustic and electric renditions of classic hits (Bon Jovi and non-Bon Jovi tracks), new material from Keep the Faith, and also behind the scenes footage. The show took place at the Kaufman's Studios Astoria in Queens, New York City in 1992, and released commercially in 1993. To date it is the only live home video that has not been re-issued on DVD.Bon Jovi | Live In Lisbon 2011
NYR
Overview:
Bon Jovi complete their 2011 tour in support of their Greatest Hits album live at Bela Vista Park in Lisbon, Portugal.Bon Jovi - Live from London
8.6
Overview:
Shot at Wembley Stadium on June 25th, 1995 in front of 72,000 cheering fans, this is the first 'live' concert video from Bon Jovi. A stunning performance which includes all their hits to date plus new tracks off there 'These Days' album.Bon Jovi | Inside Out
7
Overview:
Played in the theatres before going on sale in November 2012, 'Inside Out' features live tracks from Bon Jovi recorded at the O2 Arena in London, the Metlife Stadium in New Jersey, and the Madison Square Garden in New York City. These shows were part of the Lost Highway Tour (2008) and the Circle Tour (2010).A Tale of James Brown
NYR
Overview:
Comedian/filmmaker Camille Solari spends the last year interviewing the legendary musical icon James Brown before his untimely death on Christmas 2006. The documentary includes interviews with his band members and many celebrity musicians who have been influenced by James Brown, including Patti Labelle, Chuck D (Public Enemy), Doug E Fresh, Emcee Lyte, Bobby Brown, Fergie, Wil.I.Am.Acting
TBAThe Pool Cleaner as Self (archive footage)
TBABon Jovi | Live Rarities as Self
2024Stevie Van Zandt: Disciple as Self
2024Michael Strahan x Jon Bon Jovi: Halfway There as Self
2022Bon Jovi | No End in Sight as Self
2018Twenty Eighteen Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony as Self [Bon Jovi]
2017RSO | Soundstage as Self - Lead Guitar/Vocals
2016A Tale of James Brown as Self
2013Skum Rocks! as Self
2013Bon Jovi | Because We Can Tour - Live From Cleveland as Self
2013Bon Jovi | In Concert - BBC Radio 2 as Self
201212-12-12 | The Concert for Sandy Relief as Self
2012Bon Jovi | Inside Out as Self - Guitars
2012Bon Jovi | Live - iHeartRadio Music Festival as Unknown
2011Bon Jovi | Live In Lisbon 2011 as Self
2010Bon Jovi | Greatest Hits - The Ultimate Video Collection as Self - Lead Guitar, Backing Vocals
2010Bon Jovi - The Circle Tour Live From New Jersey as Self
2009Bon Jovi | When We Were Beautiful as Self
2009Bon Jovi | Live at Madison Square Garden as Self
2009B.B. King | Live as Self
2008Elvis | Viva Las Vegas as Self
2008Bon Jovi | Live at Tokyo Dome as Self
2007Bon Jovi: Lost Highway The Concert as Self
2007Bon Jovi | Unplugged On VH1 as Self - Guitars
2005Bon Jovi | Live at Nokia Theatre as Self
2005The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson (1 Episode) as Self
2004Bon Jovi - This Left Feels Right Live as Acoustic Lead Guitar / Backing Vocals
2003Bon Jovi | Bounce (The Videos) as Self
2003Soundstage (1 Episode) as Self
2002Still Standing (1 Episode) as Roach
2002American Dreams (1 Episode) as Eric Clapton
2002CMT Crossroads (1 Episode) as Self
2001On the Line as Mick Silver
2001Bon Jovi | One Last Wild Night as Self
2001America | A Tribute to Heroes as Self - Performer
2001Bon Jovi | Live at Giants Stadium, 2001 as Self
2001Bon Jovi Secret Acoustic Show as Self
2000Bon Jovi | The Crush Tour as Self
1996Bon Jovi | Live at Yokohama Stadium as Self
1995Bon Jovi | The Unreleased First Night as Unknown
1995Bon Jovi - Live from London as Self
1995The Music Biz (2 Episodes) as Self
1994Bon Jovi | Cross Road as Self
1994The Great Music Experience | Nara City, Japan 1994 as Self
1994Bon Jovi Keep The Faith (The Videos) as Himself
1993Late Night with Conan O'Brien (1 Episode) as Self - Guest
1993Bon Jovi | Italian Roses as Self
1993Keep the Faith: An Evening with Bon Jovi as Self - Guitars
1990Bon Jovi | Access All Areas: A Rock & Roll Odyssey as Self
1989Bon Jovi: New Jersey - The Videos as Self
1989Moscow Music Peace Festival as Self [Bon Jovi]
1989Bon Jovi live in Tokyo 1988 as Self
1987Bon Jovi: Slippery When Wet - The Videos as Self
1985Bon Jovi | Tokyo Road - Live in Japan '85 as Self
1985Bon Jovi: Breakout - The Videos as Self
1984MTV Video Music Awards (3 Episodes) as Self
1983Staying Alive as Music Club Band Guitarist (uncredited)
1975Saturday Night Live (1, 4 Episode) as Self - Cameo (uncredited), Self - Musical Guest
1974American Music Awards (1 Episode) as Self - Musical Guest