Known For
Acting
Born
Dec 01, 1985
Place of Birth
Kansas City, Kansas, USA
Credits
59 titles
Janelle Monáe
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
Filmography
Bass X Machina
Glory (voice)
Is God Is
Angie
2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
Self
A Grammy Salute to Earth, Wind & Fire Live: The 21st Night of September
Self
Thom Browne: The Man Who Tailors Dreams
Self
Bam Bam: The Sister Nancy Story
Self
The Beach Boys
Self
Fitting In
Executive Producer
Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery
Andi Brand
The Jennifer Hudson Show
Self - Guest
Human Resources
Claudia (voice)
JANET JACKSON.
Self
We the People
(voice)
The Glorias
Dorothy Pitman Hughes
Antebellum
Veronica / Eden
Sex, Explained
Self - Narrator
Lady and the Tramp
Peg (voice)
Harriet
Marie Buchanon
Sesame Street: 50 Years and Counting
Self (archive footage)
The Tamron Hall Show
Self - Guest
UglyDolls
Mandy (voice)
Desus & Mero
Self - Illustrious Guest
Aretha! A Grammy Celebration for the Queen of Soul
Self
Welcome to Marwen
GI Julie
Homecoming
Jackie Calico / Alex Eastern
Dirty Computer
Jane 57821
Philip K. Dick's Electric Dreams
Alexis
Hidden Figures
Mary Jackson
BET Presents Love & Happiness: An Obama Celebration
Self - Performer
Moonlight
Teresa
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
Self
Close Up with The Hollywood Reporter
Self
Variety Studio: Actors on Actors
Self
Janelle Monáe: Live at Lowlands 2014
Self
The Past Is a Grotesque Animal
Self
The Maya Rudolph Show
Self
Rio 2
Dr. Monae (voice)
Late Night with Seth Meyers
Self
Janelle Monáe: Live at iTunes Festival 2013
Self
Made in America
Self
Prince : Welcome 2 America - MSG New York
Self
RuPaul's Drag Race: Untucked
Self - Guest Judge
Stargate Universe
Self
RuPaul's Drag Race
Self - Guest Judge
Dancing with the Stars
Self - Musical Guest
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Self - Guest
Glastonbury
Self
The Daily Show
Self
Late Show with David Letterman
Self - Musical Guest
LIVE with Kelly and Mark
Self - Guest