Original name: Chastity Sun Bono (Show more) Born: March 4, 1969, Los Angeles, California, U.S. (Show more) Chaz Bono (born March 4, 1969, Los Angeles, California, U.S.) American actor and author known for his activism concerning LGBTQ+ rights. Bono is further known for his openness about his transition from female to male. Bono was born to singer and actress Cher and musician Sonny Bono and was named Chastity, for a film that starred Cher and was produced by Sonny. Given Cher and Sonny’s fame, Chastity began life in the public eye at an early age—appearing at age two on The Sonny and Cher Comedy Hour, a variety television show that aired from 1971 to 1974, when Cher ...(100 of 647 words) Access the full article Help support true facts by becoming a member. Subscribe today!