Janelle Monáe
Acting
Born: December 1, 1985 (age 40) · Kansas City, Kansas, USA
Highest Rated
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
2016
Moonlight
2016
Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery
2022
Rio 2
2014
Sex, Explained
2020
Lady and the Tramp
2019
Welcome to Marwen
2018
Antebellum
2020
Harriet
2019
Stargate Universe
2009
UglyDolls
2019
Philip K. Dick's Electric Dreams
2017
Photos (8)
Movies (12)
Hidden Figures
Mary Jackson
Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery
Andi Brand
Moonlight
Teresa
Is God Is
Angie
Rio 2
Dr. Monae (voice)
Lady and the Tramp
Peg (voice)
UglyDolls
Mandy (voice)
Antebellum
Veronica / Eden
Harriet
Marie Buchanon
Welcome to Marwen
GI Julie
The Glorias
Dorothy Pitman Hughes
Dirty Computer
Jane 57821
TV Shows (4)
Self / Appearances (33)
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
Self · 1 eps
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
Self - Guest · 2 eps
The Daily Show
Self · 1 eps
Late Night with Seth Meyers
Self · 2 eps
Late Show with David Letterman
Self - Musical Guest · 1 eps
Saturday Night Live
Self - Musical Guest · 1 eps
The Jennifer Hudson Show
Self - Guest · 3 eps
RuPaul's Drag Race
Self - Guest Judge · 1 eps
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Self - Guest · 1 eps
Dancing with the Stars
Self - Musical Guest · 1 eps
LIVE with Kelly and Mark
Self - Guest · 2 eps
Desus & Mero
Self - Illustrious Guest · 1 eps
Close Up with The Hollywood Reporter
Self · 1 eps
Variety Studio: Actors on Actors
Self · 1 eps
Austin City Limits
Self · 1 eps
Tamron Hall
Self - Guest · 1 eps
The Oscars
Self · 2 eps
Stargate Universe
Self · 1 eps
RuPaul's Drag Race: Untucked
Self - Guest Judge · 1 eps
JANET JACKSON.
Self · 2 eps
Sex, Explained
Self - Narrator · 5 eps
The Beach Boys
Self
Thom Browne: The Man Who Tailors Dreams
Self
2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
Self
BET Presents Love & Happiness: An Obama Celebration
Self - Performer
Sesame Street: 50 Years and Counting
Self (archive footage)
Made in America
Self
The Maya Rudolph Show
Self
Aretha! A Grammy Celebration for the Queen of Soul
Self
The Past Is a Grotesque Animal
Self
A Grammy Salute to Earth, Wind & Fire Live: The 21st Night of September
Self
Prince : Welcome 2 America - MSG New York
Self
The Grammys
Self · 4 eps
