JANELLE MONÁE
Janelle Monáe
Gender:
Known for: Acting
Birthday: December 1, 1985
Place of Birth: Kansas City, Kansas, USA
Biography
Janelle Monáe Robinson (born December 1, 1985) is an American singer, songwriter, rapper, record producer, actor, and model from Kansas City, Kansas. She began her musical career in 2003, and released her debut album 'The ArchAndroid' in 2010 which was met with critical acclaim and gained her international recognition. Monáe made her live action acting film debut in the Academy Award winning 2016 film 'Moonlight'. The same year she starred in the biographical drama film 'Hidden Figures' alongside Taraji P. Henson and Octavia Spencer. For her musical work, Monáe has earned eight Grammy Award nominations.
Filmography
Starring
TBA·
GoldenTanya Smith
2026·
Is God Is2024·
The Beach BoysSelf
Self
2022·
JANET JACKSON.Self
2022·
Human ResourcesClaudia (voice)
Andi Brand
2021·
We the People(voice)
2020·
Sex, ExplainedSelf - Narrator
2020·
AntebellumVeronica / Eden
2020·
The GloriasDorothy Pitman Hughes
2019·
Desus & MeroSelf - Illustrious Guest
2019·
Tamron HallSelf - Guest
2019·
Lady and the TrampPeg (voice)
2019·
HarrietMarie Buchanon
2019·
UglyDollsMandy (voice)
2018·
Lie DetectorSelf
2018·
HomecomingJackie Calico / Alex Eastern
2018·
Dirty ComputerJane 57821
2018·
Welcome to MarwenGI Julie
Alexis
Self - Performer
2016·
MoonlightTeresa
2016·
Hidden FiguresMary Jackson
Self
Self - Guest, Self
Self
Self
Self
Self
2014·
Rio 2Dr. Monae (voice)
2009·
RuPaul's Drag RaceSelf - Guest Judge
2009·
Stargate UniverseSelf
1975·
Austin City LimitsSelf
Self - Performer (Los Angeles)
Self
TBA·
Don't LookSelf
2013·
Made in AmericaSelf
Self - Guest Judge
1996·
The Daily ShowSelf
Self
Self - Guest
1975·
Saturday Night LiveSelf - Musical Guest
1959·
The GrammysSelf
1953·
The OscarsSelf
Production
Producer
2024·
Fitting InExecutive Producer
2018·
Dirty ComputerMusic, Executive Producer
TBA·
Don't LookProducer
Music