Acting
Janelle Monáe
Born December 1, 1985 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
5.8
Is God Is
2026·Drama
4.8
2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
2025·Music
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A Grammy Salute to Earth, Wind & Fire Live: The 21st Night of September
2025·Music
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Thom Browne: The Man Who Tailors Dreams
2024·Documentary
6.7
The Beach Boys
2024·Documentary
7.0
Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery
2022·Comedy
6.4
The Glorias
2020·Drama
6.3
Antebellum
2020·Horror
7.2
Lady and the Tramp
2019·Family
7.3
Harriet
2019·Drama
6.6
UglyDolls
2019·Animation
4.0
Aretha! A Grammy Celebration for the Queen of Soul
2019·Music
6.5
Welcome to Marwen
2018·Drama
7.0
Dirty Computer
2018·Drama
8.0
Hidden Figures
2016·Drama
9.0
BET Presents Love & Happiness: An Obama Celebration
2016·Music
7.4
Moonlight
2016·Drama
5.5
The Past Is a Grotesque Animal
2014·Documentary
5.0
The Maya Rudolph Show
2014·Comedy
6.5
Rio 2
2014·Animation
4.2
Made in America
2013·Documentary
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Prince : Welcome 2 America - MSG New York
2010·Music
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Never Saw Me Coming
·Crime