Is God Is
2026 · Movie
as Angie
Janelle Monáe
1985-12-01
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Kansas City, Kansas, USA
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
Bass X Machina
2026 · TV Show
as Glory (voice)
A Grammy Salute to Earth, Wind & Fire Live: The 21st Night of September
2025 · Movie
as Self
2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
2025 · Movie
as Self
The Beach Boys
2024 · Movie
as Self
Thom Browne: The Man Who Tailors Dreams
2024 · Movie
as self
Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery
2022 · Movie
as Andi Brand
Human Resources
2022 · TV Show
as Claudia (voice)
JANET JACKSON.
2022 · TV Show
as Self
The Jennifer Hudson Show
2022 · TV Show
as Self - Guest
We the People
2021 · TV Show
as (voice)
The Glorias
2020 · Movie
as Dorothy Pitman Hughes
Antebellum
2020 · Movie
as Veronica / Eden
Sex, Explained
2020 · TV Show
as Self - Narrator
UglyDolls
2019 · Movie
as Mandy (voice)
Harriet
2019 · Movie
as Marie Buchanon
Lady and the Tramp
2019 · Movie
as Peg (voice)
Aretha! A Grammy Celebration for the Queen of Soul
2019 · Movie
as Self
Sesame Street: 50 Years and Counting
2019 · Movie
as Self (archive footage)
Tamron Hall
2019 · TV Show
as Self - Guest
Desus & Mero
2019 · TV Show
as Self - Illustrious Guest
Welcome to Marwen
2018 · Movie
as GI Julie
Dirty Computer
2018 · Movie
as Jane 57821
Homecoming
2018 · TV Show
as Jackie Calico / Alex Eastern
Philip K. Dick's Electric Dreams
2017 · TV Show
as Alexis
Hidden Figures
2016 · Movie
as Mary Jackson
Moonlight
2016 · Movie
as Teresa
BET Presents Love & Happiness: An Obama Celebration
2016 · Movie
as Self - Performer
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
2015 · TV Show
as Self, Self - Guest
Close Up with The Hollywood Reporter
2015 · TV Show
as Self
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Janelle Monáe: Live at Lowlands 2014
2014 · Movie
as Self
Rio 2
2014 · Movie
as Dr. Monae (voice)
The Past Is a Grotesque Animal
2014 · Movie
as Self
The Maya Rudolph Show
2014 · Movie
as Self
Late Night with Seth Meyers
2014 · TV Show
as Self
Variety Studio: Actors on Actors
2014 · TV Show
as Self
Made in America
2013 · Movie
as Self
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Janelle Monáe: Live at iTunes Festival 2013
2013 · Movie
as Self
Prince : Welcome 2 America - MSG New York
2010 · Movie
as Self
RuPaul's Drag Race: Untucked
2010 · TV Show
as Self - Guest Judge
Stargate Universe
2009 · TV Show
as Self
RuPaul's Drag Race
2009 · TV Show
as Self - Guest Judge
Dancing with the Stars
2005 · TV Show
as Self - Musical Guest
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
2003 · TV Show
as Self - Guest
The Daily Show
1996 · TV Show
as Self
Late Show with David Letterman
1993 · TV Show
as Self - Musical Guest
LIVE with Kelly and Mark
1988 · TV Show
as Self - Guest
Saturday Night Live
1975 · TV Show
as Self - Musical Guest
Austin City Limits
1975 · TV Show
as Self
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Titel, Thesen, Temperamente
1967 · TV Show
as Self
The Grammys
1959 · TV Show
as Self
The Oscars
1953 · TV Show
as Self
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Don't Look
· Movie
Never Saw Me Coming
· Movie
as Tanya Smith
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Golden
· Movie
Crew Credits
Fitting In
2024 · Movie
Executive Producer
Dirty Computer
2018 · Movie
Executive Producer, Music
Hidden Figures
2016 · Movie
Songs
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Janelle Monáe: Live at Lowlands 2014
2014 · Movie
Music
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Janelle Monáe: Live at iTunes Festival 2013
2013 · Movie
Music
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Don't Look
· Movie
Producer
Never Saw Me Coming
· Movie
Producer
