
Acting
Richie Sambora
Born
1959-07-11 (67)
Place of birth
Perth Amboy, New Jersey, USA
Known for
Acting
Credits
67 titles
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 tw…
Known for
6.9A 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.
Saturday Night Live
1975
6.9The 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.
The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson
2005
7.3Stepping 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.
Late Night with Conan O'Brien
1993
7.8An annual award ceremony presented by MTV to honor the best in the music video medium.
MTV Video Music Awards
1984
5.2Set to the soundtrack of the 1960s, a Philadelphia family moves toward the cultural upheaval in the years ahead. The Pryors' teen daughter Meg tries to shed her 'good girl' image by hanging with her worldly friend Roxanne and pursuing a dream of being an American Bandstand dancer. Meg's emerging personality, and the changes her mother's going through, don't sit well with Father.
American Dreams
2002
6.9After 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.
Still Standing
2002
Film credits
2020s · 3 titles
6.8Stevie 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.
Stevie Van Zandt: Disciple
2024
4.0In a candid discussion, Bon Jovi reflects on his journey to fronting one of the most successful bands of all time and the challenges he and the band faced along the way.
Michael Strahan x Jon Bon Jovi: Halfway There
2024
7.0Since the dawn of hair mousse, the New Jersey-based band formed over 40 years ago and quickly took the world by storm. With more than 100 million records sold worldwide, Bon Jovi continues to rock on.
Bon Jovi | No End in Sight
2022
2010s · 12 titles
6.9“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.
12-12-12 | The Concert for Sandy Relief
2012
3.0The 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'.
Skum Rocks!
2013
NRBon Jovi live at iHeartRadio Music Festival at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on Friday (2012, September 21) in Las Vegas. Setlist: Livin' on a Prayer You Give Love a Bad Name It's My Life Wanted Dead or Alive Who Says You Can't Go Home Bad Medicine / Shout
Bon Jovi | Live - iHeartRadio Music Festival
2012
NRComedian/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.
A Tale of James Brown
2016
9.0Because We Can Tour, Cleveland, March 9th 2013 SETLIST: You Give Love a Bad Name Raise Your Hands Lost Highway Because We Can That's What the Water Made Me It's My Life Someday I'll Be Saturday Night What About Now Work for the Working Man We Got It Goin' On Keep the Faith Amen Bed of Roses I'll Be There for You Runaway We Weren't Born to Follow I'll Sleep When I'm Dead Wanted Dead or Alive Who Says You Can't Go Home Bad Medicine ENCORE: (You Want to) Make a Memory In These Arms Born to Be My Baby Have a Nice Day Livin' on a Prayer I Love This Town Always.
Bon Jovi | Because We Can Tour - Live From Cleveland
2013
7.0Played 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).
Bon Jovi | Inside Out
2012
8.2Greatest Hits - The Ultimate Video Collection is a DVD by rock band Bon Jovi, coinciding with the bands Greatest Hits compilation. It contains 17 of the bands most popular music videos and 17 corresponding live versions of those songs taken from various concerts. The majority of the live performances have previously been released on DVD. The DVD is presented in 16x9 "Pillarbox" format and contain stereo and Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround sound audio.
Bon Jovi | Greatest Hits - The Ultimate Video Collection
2010
6.5Jo Whiley presents Bon Jovi live In Concert from the intimate BBC Radio Theatre inside Broadcasting House They'll be playing some of their stadium-filling biggest hits alongside an early taster of their new material. On Thursday 24 January, Radio 2 welcomed Bon Jovi to the BBC Radio Theatre for a very special Radio 2 In Concert performance. The band spoke to Jo Whiley and answered listeners' questions before playing hits and selections from their new album, What About Now.
Bon Jovi | In Concert - BBC Radio 2
2013
NRBon Jovi complete their 2011 tour in support of their Greatest Hits album live at Bela Vista Park in Lisbon, Portugal.
Bon Jovi | Live In Lisbon 2011
2011
8.3Grammy Award-winning band Bon Jovi shot a historic performance during their four night sold-out show at the New Meadowlands Stadium - the new home of the NY Giants and NY Jets. In HD.
Bon Jovi - The Circle Tour Live From New Jersey
2010
NRRecorded live, this special honors fivenew performer category inductees: Bon Jovi, The Cars, Nina Simone, The Moody Blues and Dire Straits.
Twenty Eighteen Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
2018
NRNo synopsis available yet.
RSO | Soundstage
2017
2000s · 18 titles
4.9Kevin 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.
On the Line
2001
6.5A 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,
America: A Tribute to Heroes
2001
8.1In the fall of 2003, Bon Jovi released "This Left Feels Right", a collection of the band's greatest hits, stripping down each of the songs to its acoustic core before entirely recreating them in fresh, eclectic and innovative re-interpretations. The program was performed live at two intimate shows on November 14th & 15th, 2003 at Borgata Hotel Casino in Atlantic City, N.J.
Bon Jovi - This Left Feels Right Live
2004
7.3No synopsis available yet.
Elvis | Viva Las Vegas
2008
8.0Bon Jovi perform an acoustic set, including songs from their 2007 album, “Lost Highway.”
Bon Jovi | Unplugged On VH1
2007
7.2Recorded in High-Definition for the PBS concert series Soundstage, this unforgettable performance features staggering renditions of "Thrill is Gone" and "Let the Good Times Roll" as well as special guest appearances by Terrence Howard, Solange and guitarist Richie Sambora - each of who takes turns sitting in with the blues legend
B.B. King | Live
2009
NRA documentary on the glam metal scene in Los Angeles in the 1980s. It features interviews with Vince Neil, Sebastian Bach, Dee Snider and more. Topics covered include: Hanging flyers on the Sunset Strip, Vince Neil’s crash and the rise of grunge.
When Metal Ruled The World
2003
8.1“Live at Madison Square Garden” is a concert video by the American band Bon Jovi from the last North American part of their “Lost Highway” tour. It was recorded on July 14 and July 15, 2008, at Madison Square Garden.
Bon Jovi | Live at Madison Square Garden
2009
6.3This 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.”
Bon Jovi: Lost Highway The Concert
2007
6.01. Lost Highway 2. You Give Love A Bad Name 3. Raise Your Hands 4. Runaway 5. The Radio Saved My Life 6. Story Of My Life 7. In These Arms 8. I'd Die For You 9. (You Want To) Make A Memory 10. Whole Lotta Leavin' 11. Born To Be My Baby 12. Any Other Day 13. We Got It Going On 14. It's My Life 15. Bad Medicine 16. Shout 17. These Days 18. Someday I'll Be Saturday Night 19. Keep The Faith 20. I'll Sleep When I'm Dead 21. Jumpin' Jack Flash 22. Dancing In The Streets 23. Who Says You Can't Go Home 24. Livin' On A Prayer 25. Have A Nice Day 26. Wanted Dead Or Alive 27. I Love This Town 28. Captain Crash & The Beauty Queens From Mars
Bon Jovi | Live at Tokyo Dome
2008
NRNo synopsis available yet.
Bon Jovi | Bounce (The Videos)
2003
6.9After 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.
Bon Jovi | The Crush Tour
2000
NRThis documentary showcases the New Jersey rock band’s best moments through performance footage, candid interviews with journalists, and more.
Bon Jovi: In Performance
2006
6.7A documentary filmed behind the scenes of the Bon Jovi's Lost Highway tour in 2008.
Bon Jovi | When We Were Beautiful
2009
8.0In the course of the flourishing US hard rock scenery of the mid 80s Bon Jovi became one of the biggest rock groups of the western world. Due to their mass and radio compatible stadium rock the band succeeded to remain successful in the new century and did that to the highest level. In May 2001 the album "One Wild Night: Live 1985 - 2001" was released. The "One Wild Night" - tour existed of 54 shows in 15 countries in front of more than 1.9 Million fans. For the final they played two home concerts in the "Giants Stadium", New Jersey. One Wild Night -- Raise Your Hands -- You Give Love A Bad Name -- Born To Be My Baby -- Livin' On A Prayer -- Bed Of Roses -- Blaze Of Glory -- Wild In The Streets -- It's My Life -- Keep The Faith -- Wanted Dead Or Alive -- Lay Your Hands On Me -- Bad Medicine -- Shout
Bon Jovi | One Last Wild Night
2001
Filmed in Hamburg on June 25, 2001, this intimate performance captures Bon Jovi in a rare acoustic setting. Recorded during the band’s European promo tour for Crush.
Bon Jovi Secret Acoustic Show
2001
NRNo synopsis available yet.
Bon Jovi | Live at Nokia Theatre
2005
NRNo synopsis available yet.
Bon Jovi | Live at Giants Stadium, 2001
2001
1990s · 10 titles
7.5Keep 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.
Keep the Faith: An Evening with Bon Jovi
1993
NRRecorded live at the Tokyo Dome, December 31st 1990, as part of the Final Countdown tour. Includes performances by Billy Joel, Skid Row, Cinderalla and The Quireboys. Bon Jovi: "Tokyo Road." Quireboys: "7 O Clock." Skid Row: "Youth Gone Wild." Cinderella: "Shelter Me." Bon Jovi: "You Give Love A Bad Name, Born To Be My Baby, I'll Be There For You, Blood On Blood, Livin' On A Prayer."
Bon Jovi: Final Countdown
1990
NRCross Road is the first official greatest hits album by American rock band Bon Jovi, released on October 11, 1994, by Mercury Records. The album contains hits from all previously released albums from their debut, Bon Jovi (1984) to Keep the Faith (1992). The album also features two new tracks: the hit singles "Always" and "Someday I'll Be Saturday Night", as well as a new, updated rendition of "Livin' on a Prayer" entitled "Prayer '94" available only on the North American versions.
Bon Jovi | Cross Road
1994
NRNo synopsis available yet.
Bon Jovi | Live at Yokohama Stadium
1996
8.5Shot 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 - Live from London
1995
NRLive Video for Live in Milan, Italy 1993 performed by Bon Jovi, from the tour 'Keep The Faith'.
Bon Jovi | Italian Roses
1993
8.0Access 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 | Access All Areas: A Rock & Roll Odyssey
1990
NRKeep the Faith: The Videos is a video release by rock band Bon Jovi featuring all the videos (except for Dry County) from their hugely successful Keep the Faith album, together with interviews, behind the scenes footage and an exclusive video for "If I Was Your Mother". Setlist: "Keep the Faith", "Bed of Roses", "In These Arms", "If I Was Your Mother", "I'll Sleep When I'm Dead", "I Believe", "I Wish Everyday Could Be Like Christmas", "Cama de Rosas" (Spanish version of “Bed of Roses”), "Ballad of Youth", "Dyin' Ain't Much of a Livin'", "I'll Sleep When I'm Dead" (Acoustic). The video for "Dry County" is absent from this package, as the single and video were released in 1994, after Keep The Faith: The Videos was released. It was later included on the 1994 VHS release Cross Road.
Bon Jovi Keep The Faith (The Videos)
1994
No synopsis available yet.
The Great Music Experience | Nara City, Japan 1994
1994
NRSetlist: 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 Song
Bon Jovi | The Unreleased First Night
1995
1980s · 7 titles
5.8Five years later, Tony Manero's Saturday Night Fever still burns. Now he's struts toward his biggest challenger yet - making it as a dancer on the Broadway stage.
Staying Alive
1983
10.0Slippery When Wet: The Videos features all the videos from Bon Jovi's breakthrough third album, Slippery When Wet, together with interviews and backstage footage.
Bon Jovi: Slippery When Wet - The Videos
1987
NRNo synopsis available yet.
Bon Jovi: New Jersey - The Videos
1989
7.8A 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.
Moscow Music Peace Festival
1989
10.0Compilation of video clips from the first two Bon Jovi albums. Includes: 'In and Out of Love', 'Only Lonely', 'Silent Night', 'She Don't Know Me', 'Hardest Part Is The Night' and 'Runaway'
Bon Jovi: Breakout - The Videos
1985
9.0A historic record of the Slippery When Wet tour, the 1988 Tokyo show features Bon Jovi at their peak, with hits like Livin’ on a Prayer, You Give Love a Bad Name and Wanted Dead or Alive.
Bon Jovi live in Tokyo 1988
1989
6.5Bon Jovi recorded live at the Shinuya Public Hall in Tokyo on April 28, 1985.
Bon Jovi | Tokyo Road - Live in Japan '85
1985
Series credits
6.9A 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.
Saturday Night Live
1975
6.9A 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.
Saturday Night Live
1975
6.9The 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.
The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson
2005
7.3Stepping 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.
Late Night with Conan O'Brien
1993
7.8An annual award ceremony presented by MTV to honor the best in the music video medium.
MTV Video Music Awards
1984
5.2Set to the soundtrack of the 1960s, a Philadelphia family moves toward the cultural upheaval in the years ahead. The Pryors' teen daughter Meg tries to shed her 'good girl' image by hanging with her worldly friend Roxanne and pursuing a dream of being an American Bandstand dancer. Meg's emerging personality, and the changes her mother's going through, don't sit well with Father.
American Dreams
2002
6.9After 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.
Still Standing
2002
7.2The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien is an American television talk show broadcast by NBC. The show is the fifth installment of The Tonight Show, hosted by Conan O'Brien. It aired from June 1, 2009, to January 22, 2010, succeeding The Tonight Show with Jay Leno and ended when Leno returned to the role of Tonight Show host.
The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien
2009
8.2An 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.
American Music Awards
1974
8.0Country music stars collaborate with performers from other musical genres and exchange stories about their mutual love for music.
CMT Crossroads
2002
8.0Country music stars collaborate with performers from other musical genres and exchange stories about their mutual love for music.
CMT Crossroads
2002
10.0The biggest night in the British music calendar, the BRIT Awards celebrate the biggest successes in music & promote new talent.
The BRIT Awards
1977
8.0WTTW’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.
Soundstage
2003
NRDissects the complex relationships between artists, managers and labels, with help from Bruce Springsteen, Jon Bon Jovi, Billy Joel, Michael Hutchence and a host of hopefuls. Musicians, managers and people in the industry talk about the deals which can make, and break, musicians.
The Music Biz
1995
A retrospective on the decade of decadence that features interviews with Vince Neil, George Lynch and others. Subjects include: bands hanging flyers on the Sunset Strip, Vince Neil’s car crash and Grunge taking over MTV and the airwaves.
When Metal Ruled The World
2004

