--- name: "Cher Bono" canonical: "https://film.one/person/cher" fi1m_id: "cher" imdb_id: "nm0000333" tmdb_id: 38225 wikidata_id: "Q12003" roles: ["Actor"] born: "20 May 1946" reviewed_on_fi1m: 6 average_fi1m_score: 80 average_as: "actor" average_over: 5 updated: "2026-10-05T14:44:47.913624+00:00" licence: "© Fi1m Ltd. Written by AI under a human editor; checked against sources before publication. Quote with attribution and a link to the canonical URL." --- # Cher Bono ## Identity Cher Bono - **Canonical:** https://film.one/person/cher - **Type:** Person - **Fi1m ID:** cher - **IMDb ID:** nm0000333 - **TMDB ID:** 38225 - **Wikidata ID:** Q12003 - **Same entity:** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cher, https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12003, https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000333/, https://www.themoviedb.org/person/38225 Actor. Born 20 May 1946 in El Centro, California, USA. ## Details - **Work:** Actor - **Born:** 20 May 1946, El Centro, California, USA - **Active:** 1966–2018 - **Also known as:** Cher Bono, Cherilyn Sarkisian, Bonnie Jo Mason, Cheryl LaPiere, Goddess of Pop, Cheryl Sarkisian, Chér, Cher Allman - **Titles on Fi1m:** 6: 5 acting, 1 crew - **Academy Awards:** 1 Oscar (1 won · 1 nominated) - **Average Fi1m score:** 80, as actor, over 5 titles - **Fi1m score by decade:** 1960s 79 (1), 1980s 79 (3), 1990s 85 (1), 2010s 77 (1) - **Fi1m against the critics:** 82 to 77 across 3 titles - **Score spread:** 3 at 80+, 2 at 60–79, 0 under 60 - **Lead roles:** 3 of 4 acting credits billed first or second - **Genres:** Comedy 4, Drama 3, Romance 2, Crime 1, Fantasy 1, Horror 1 - **Screen time:** 10 hours of reviewed films - **Box office:** $651m across 5 films with figures - **Elsewhere:** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cher, https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12003, https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000333/, https://www.themoviedb.org/person/38225 ## Streaming the US now - **Apple TV:** [*Moonstruck*](https://film.one/film/moonstruck.md) (84) - **Tubi:** [*The Witches of Eastwick*](https://film.one/film/the-witches-of-eastwick.md) (73) For United States; add `?region=XX` for another country. ## Fi1m on Cher Bono > Cher is persuasive when she makes strength look like a daily necessity. Her brisk delivery can be funny without making a woman’s troubles seem small; *Moonstruck* gives us the clearest reason to value her acting. In the marriage proposal scene in *Moonstruck* (1987), Cher makes Loretta Castorini look as though she has been handed another responsibility. We laughed because accepting a husband seems to require the same practical attention as keeping somebody’s accounts. Loretta is a widowed book-keeper, and Cher’s brisk delivery suggests a woman accustomed to finishing what other people leave undone. She is the steady presence this warm, funny romance needs, with enough doubt in her face to make a change of heart believable. Her early film breakthrough came in supporting parts in *Come Back to the Five and Dime, Jimmy Dean, Jimmy Dean* (1982) and *Silkwood* (1983). *Silkwood* draws on her capacity for loyalty and vulnerability, qualities that matter as much as her more familiar toughness. In *Mask* (1985), that toughness becomes fierce maternal protectiveness. *Moonstruck* makes particularly good use of her ability to resist another actor without draining the scene of feeling. Nicolas Cage’s Ronny Cammareri sometimes pushes his anguish harder than we believe, but Cher gives him someone credible to play against. Their differences are funny before a joke has been supplied. Norman Jewison allows Cage more insistence than the film needs; Cher makes Loretta’s resistance understandable even when the attraction is unwise. David Watkin’s cinematography gives Cher room to hold our attention without a speech. Philip Rosenberg’s lived-in family surroundings help: Loretta appears to have habits that existed before the story began. Cher leaves room for uncertainty rather than presenting competence as the whole character. This is where we rate her most highly, letting a sensible woman want something she cannot sensibly justify. The later film work is selective, with *Mermaids* (1990) returning to maternal and romantic complications. *Burlesque* (2010) casts her as a club owner mentoring a younger performer. These familiar protective roles can ask too little of her, and we would welcome more parts that test the vulnerability evident in *Silkwood*. Start with *Moonstruck*, and give Cher’s face as much attention as the declarations around her. ## Biography Cher is an American actor. She was born Cheryl Sarkisian on 20 May 1946 in El Centro, California. She made her feature film debut in *Good Times* (1967) and later appeared in *Chastity* (1969). Her acting career gained prominence in the 1980s with roles in *Silkwood* (1983), *Mask* (1985), *The Witches of Eastwick* (1987) and *Moonstruck* (1987). For her performance as Loretta Castorini in *Moonstruck*, she won the Academy Award for Best Actress. Subsequent film roles include *Mermaids* (1990), *Burlesque* (2010) and *Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again* (2018). She has also made cameo appearances in films such as *The Player* (1992) and *Stuck on You* (2003). *Sources: en.wikipedia.org, imdb.com.* ## On Fi1m (6) ### Performed in (5) — the average rests on these - *Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again* (2018), Fi1m 77, as Ruby Sheridan — [page](https://film.one/film/mamma-mia-here-we-go-again.md) - *The Player* (1992), Fi1m 85, as Cher — [page](https://film.one/film/the-player.md) - *Moonstruck* (1987), Fi1m 84, as Loretta Castorini — [page](https://film.one/film/moonstruck.md) - *The Witches of Eastwick* (1987), Fi1m 73, as Alexandra Medford — [page](https://film.one/film/the-witches-of-eastwick.md) - *Mask* (1985), Fi1m 81, as Rusty Dennis — [page](https://film.one/film/mask.md) ### Crew (1) - *Alfie* (1966), Fi1m 79, Theme Song Performance — [page](https://film.one/film/alfie.md) ## Complete filmography (52) Every credit, newest first. Titles without a page can be requested for review on the HTML page. - *Big Baby* (2025), Executive Producer - *Little Bites* (2024), Executive Producer - *iHeartRadio Jingle Ball 2023* (2023), Musician - *Cher & the Loneliest Elephant* (2021), Executive Producer - *Bobbleheads: The Movie* (2020), as Bobblehead Cher (voice) - *Scooby-Doo and Guess Who?* (2019), series, as Cher (voice) - *Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again* (2018), as Ruby Sheridan — Fi1m 77, [page](https://film.one/film/mamma-mia-here-we-go-again.md) - *Edith+Eddie* (2017), Executive Producer - *Dear Mom, Love Cher* (2013), Executive Producer - *Final Cut: Ladies and Gentlemen* (2012), as (archive footage) - *Zookeeper* (2011), as Janet the Lioness (voice) - *Burlesque* (2010), as Tess - *Cher: The Very Best Of Cher - The Video Hits Collection* (2004), Director - *Bettie Page: The Girl in the Leopard Print Bikini* (2004), Actor - *Stuck on You* (2003), as Cher - *Tea with Mussolini* (1999), as Elsa Strauss-Almerson - *Will & Grace* (1998), series, as Cher - *Sonny & Me: Cher Remembers* (1998), Executive Producer - *If These Walls Could Talk* (1996), as Dr. Beth Thompson · Director - *E! True Hollywood Story* (1996), series, Actor - *Faithful* (1996), as Margaret - *TFI Friday* (1996), series, Actor - *Trailer Camp* (1995), as (Archival) - *Tina Turner: The Girl from Nutbush* (1993), Actor - *The Player* (1992), as Cher — Fi1m 85, [page](https://film.one/film/the-player.md) - *Mermaids* (1990), as Rachel Flax - *Chances Are* (1989), as Songs - *Moonstruck* (1987), as Loretta Castorini — Fi1m 84, [page](https://film.one/film/moonstruck.md) - *Suspect* (1987), as Kathleen Riley - *The Witches of Eastwick* (1987), as Alexandra Medford — Fi1m 73, [page](https://film.one/film/the-witches-of-eastwick.md) - *Rabbit Ears: The Ugly Duckling* (1985), as Narrator (voice) - *Mask* (1985), as Rusty Dennis — Fi1m 81, [page](https://film.one/film/mask.md) - *Silkwood* (1983), as Dolly Pelliker - *Come Back to the 5 & Dime, Jimmy Dean, Jimmy Dean* (1982), as Sissy - *Paul McCartney & Wings: Wings Over the World* (1979), as Audience member - *Cher... and Other Fantasies* (1979), Writer - *Cher... Special* (1978), Writer - *The New Scooby-Doo Movies* (1972), series, as Cher (voice) - *The Sonny & Cher Comedy Hour* (1971), series, Actor - *The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour : Christmas Special 1969* (1969), Actor - *Love, American Style* (1969), series, Actor - *Chastity* (1969), as Chastity - *Mondo Hollywood* (1967), Actor - *Good Times* (1967), as Cher - *Alfie* (1966), as Theme Song Performance — Fi1m 79, [page](https://film.one/film/alfie.md) - *The Man from U.N.C.L.E.* (1964), series, as Ramona - *Standing Room Only: Cher in Concert*, Producer - *Gardel*, Actor - *Cher... at the Mirage*, series, Creator - *Diamond Sleek*, as Cher - *Untitled Cher Biopic*, Producer - *Fly Squad – First Strike!*, as (voice) ## Gallery - ![Cher](https://film.one/media/person/118903/gallery-71ed1320a72c.jpg) Cher — Raph_PH, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/bb/Cher_in_2019_cropped.jpg/1280px-Cher_in_2019_cropped.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail) - ![CherO2201019-10 (2019)](https://film.one/media/person/118903/gallery-c6bdbef1ccb4.jpg) CherO2201019-10 (2019) — Raph_PH, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/f1/CherO2201019-10_%2848932517158%29.jpg/1280px-CherO2201019-10_%2848932517158%29.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail) - ![CherO2201019-11 (2019)](https://film.one/media/person/118903/gallery-277a3dd1dd39.jpg) CherO2201019-11 (2019) — Raph_PH, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/5e/CherO2201019-11_%2848933245527%29.jpg/1280px-CherO2201019-11_%2848933245527%29.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail) - ![CherO2201019-11 (2019)](https://film.one/media/person/118903/gallery-8e3701e781b4.jpg) CherO2201019-11 (2019) — Raph_PH, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/53/CherO2201019-11_%2848933245527%29_%28cropped%29.jpg/1280px-CherO2201019-11_%2848933245527%29_%28cropped%29.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail) - ![Cher](https://film.one/media/person/118903/gallery-c5fb9d3b5bce.jpg) Cher — Image via TMDB - ![Cher](https://film.one/media/person/118903/gallery-701918bc3987.jpg) Cher — Image via TMDB - ![Cher](https://film.one/media/person/118903/gallery-0ec6104194fc.jpg) Cher — Image via TMDB - ![CherO2201019-12 (2019)](https://film.one/media/person/118903/gallery-28e1670d4a0d.jpg) CherO2201019-12 (2019) — Raph_PH, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/8/8d/CherO2201019-12_%2848933244862%29.jpg/1280px-CherO2201019-12_%2848933244862%29.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail) - ![CherO2201019-13 (2019)](https://film.one/media/person/118903/gallery-728b3786878a.jpg) CherO2201019-13 (2019) — Raph_PH, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/8/81/CherO2201019-13_%2848932515453%29.jpg/1280px-CherO2201019-13_%2848932515453%29.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail) - ![Cher](https://film.one/media/person/118903/gallery-74a476dbb44f.jpg) Cher — Image via TMDB - ![Cher](https://film.one/media/person/118903/gallery-5264960cb4b2.jpg) Cher — Image via TMDB - ![Cher](https://film.one/media/person/118903/gallery-647908aa27b1.jpg) Cher — Image via TMDB ## Awards ### Academy Awards — 1 won, 1 nominated - 1988: Best Actress (won), for *Moonstruck* - 1984: Best Supporting Actress (nominated), for *Silkwood* ### Golden Globes — 3 won - 1988: Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy (won), for *Moonstruck* - 1984: Best Supporting Actress – Motion Picture (won), for *Silkwood* - 1974: Best Actress – Television Series Musical or Comedy (won), for *The Sonny & Cher Comedy Hour* ### Primetime Emmy Awards — 1 won - 2003: Outstanding Variety, Music, or Comedy Special (won), for *The Farewell Tour* ### Cannes Film Festival — 1 won - 1985: Palme d'Or (won), for *Mask* ### Other awards — 7 won, 1 nominated - Bambi Award 2025: Bambi Award (won) - Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 2024: Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (won) - European Film Award – People's Choice Award for Best European Film 2019: European Film Award – People's Choice Award for Best European Film (nominated), for *Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again* - Kennedy Center Honors 2018: Kennedy Center Honors (won) - Grammy Awards 2000: Grammy Awards (won), for *Believe* - GLAAD Vanguard Award 1998: GLAAD Vanguard Award (won) - Echo Pop Award for the Best International Rock/Pop Female Artist 1992: Echo Pop Award for the Best International Rock/Pop Female Artist (won) - Hasty Pudding Woman of the Year 1985: Hasty Pudding Woman of the Year (won) *From Wikidata, which records wins more completely than nominations.* --- © Fi1m Ltd. Written by AI under a human editor; checked against sources before publication. Quote with attribution and a link to the canonical URL. Canonical: https://film.one/person/cher