Chaz Bono facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Chaz Bono
Bono in 2017
Born	Chastity Sun Bono (1969-03-04) March 4, 1969 (age 56) Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Other names	Chaz Salvatore Bono
Occupation	Writer musician actor
Years active	1972–present
Parents	Sonny Bono (father) Cher (mother)
Relatives	Elijah Blue Allman (half-brother) Georgia Holt (grandmother)

Chaz Salvatore Bono (born March 4, 1969) is an American writer, musician, and actor. His parents are the famous entertainers Sonny Bono and Cher. Chaz became well-known when he appeared as a child on their TV show, The Sonny & Cher Comedy Hour.

Chaz Bono is a man who was born a girl and later realized he was meant to be a man. He has shared his journey of self-discovery and has become a strong voice for fairness and understanding for all people.

Early Life and Family

Chaz Bono with Sonny Bono in 1974

Chaz Bono was born in Los Angeles, California. He is the only child of the pop duo Sonny & Cher. They were famous for their music and their TV variety show. Chaz often appeared on their show when he was young.

He was named after a movie called Chastity. His father, Sonny, produced this film, and his mother, Cher, had her first main role in it.

Chaz went to the Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts in New York City. This school is famous for its focus on music and art.

Music Career with Ceremony

In 1988, Chaz Bono started a short music career with a band called Ceremony. They released one album in 1993, named Hang Out Your Poetry. Chaz was the singer, played acoustic guitar, and percussion for the band.

The band tried to make music that sounded like the 1960s but with a fresh 1990s feel. They did not use synthesizers or digital effects. Critics thought the album was pleasant but not very exciting. Two songs from the album, "Could've Been Love" and "Ready for Love," were released as singles. His parents, Sonny and Cher, even sang backup on one of the songs called "Livin' It Up."

Working for Equality

Bono at the 2012 GLAAD Awards

Chaz Bono has been a strong supporter of equal rights for all people. He has worked as a writer for The Advocate magazine. As an activist, he has spoken for the Human Rights Campaign. This group works to protect the rights of people around the world.

He also helped promote National Coming Out Day. This is a day to support people being open about who they are. Chaz campaigned for President Bill Clinton and spoke out against laws that treated some families differently. He also worked as the Entertainment Media Director for Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD). This group works to make sure LGBTQ+ people are shown fairly in the media.

Chaz and his father, Sonny, had different political views. This caused some distance between them. They had not spoken for over a year when Sonny passed away in a skiing accident in 1998.

Recent Activities

In September 2011, Chaz Bono joined the 13th season of the TV show Dancing with the Stars. He danced with professional dancer Lacey Schwimmer. They were eliminated from the competition in October 2011.

Film and TV Roles

Chaz Bono has appeared in many films and television shows.

Film Roles

Television Roles

See also

In Spanish: Chaz Bono para niños