Quick Facts
Born:
1985-12-01
Birthplace:
Kansas City, Kansas, USA
Credits:
56 Total Roles
Janelle Monáe
Acting
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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.
Known For
Hidden Figures
Mary Jackson
Moonlight
Teresa
Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery
Andi Brand
Rio 2
Dr. Monae (voice)
Sex, Explained
Self - Narrator
Lady and the Tramp
Peg (voice)
Welcome to Marwen
GI Julie
Antebellum
Veronica / Eden
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Bass X Machina TV | Glory (voice) |
| 2026 | Is God Is MOVIE | The New Wife |
| 2025 | 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony MOVIE | Self |
| 2025 | A Grammy Salute to Earth, Wind & Fire Live: The 21st Night of September MOVIE | Self |
| 2024 | Thom Browne: The Man Who Tailors Dreams MOVIE | self |
| 2024 | The Beach Boys MOVIE | Self |
| 2022 | Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery MOVIE | Andi Brand |
| 2022 | The Jennifer Hudson Show TV | Self - Guest |
| 2022 | Human Resources TV | Claudia (voice) |
| 2022 | JANET JACKSON. TV | Self |