Janelle Monáe
Acting
- Born
- December 1, 1985
- Place of Birth
- Kansas City, Kansas, USA
- Known For
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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
Dancing with the Stars
as Self - Musical Guest
2005
RuPaul's Drag Race
as Self - Guest Judge
2009
RuPaul's Drag Race: Untucked
as Self - Guest Judge
2010
The Oscars
as Self
1953
Stargate Universe
as Self
2009
Philip K. Dick's Electric Dreams
as Alexis
2017
Human Resources
as Claudia (voice)
2022
Homecoming
as Jackie Calico / Alex Eastern
2018
Bass X Machina
as Glory (voice)
2026
Sex, Explained
as Self - Narrator
2020