Janelle Monáe
Acting
Born: 1985-12-01 in 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.
Known For
Late Show with David Letterman
Self - Musical Guest
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
Self
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
Self - Guest
The Daily Show
Self
Late Night with Seth Meyers
Self
RuPaul's Drag Race
Self - Guest Judge
Saturday Night Live
Self - Musical Guest
Desus & Mero
Self - Illustrious Guest
The Jennifer Hudson Show
Self - Guest
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Self - Guest
LIVE with Kelly and Mark
Self - Guest
Dancing with the Stars
Self - Musical Guest
Tamron Hall
Self - Guest
Stargate Universe
Self
Austin City Limits
Self
RuPaul's Drag Race: Untucked
Self - Guest Judge
Variety Studio: Actors on Actors
Self
Close Up with The Hollywood Reporter
Self
Hidden Figures
Mary Jackson
Moonlight
Teresa
Human Resources
Claudia (voice)
Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery
Andi Brand
The Oscars
Self
Rio 2
Dr. Monae (voice)
Is God Is
Angie
Homecoming
Jackie Calico / Alex Eastern
Philip K. Dick's Electric Dreams
Alexis
Bass X Machina
Glory (voice)
Lady and the Tramp
Peg (voice)
JANET JACKSON.
Self
UglyDolls
Mandy (voice)
Antebellum
Veronica / Eden
Harriet
Marie Buchanon
Sex, Explained
Self - Narrator
Welcome to Marwen
GI Julie
The Glorias
Dorothy Pitman Hughes
The Beach Boys
Self
2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
Self
Sesame Street: 50 Years and Counting
Self (archive footage)