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Janelle Monáe
Born 1985-12-01Kansas 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.
Screen work
Movies & roles
Is God IsAngie2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction CeremonySelfA Grammy Salute to Earth, Wind & Fire Live: The 21st Night of SeptemberSelfThom Browne: The Man Who Tailors DreamsSelfThe Beach BoysSelfGlass Onion: A Knives Out MysteryAndi BrandThe GloriasDorothy Pitman HughesAntebellumVeronica / EdenLady and the TrampPeg (voice)HarrietMarie BuchanonSesame Street: 50 Years and CountingSelf (archive footage)UglyDollsMandy (voice)Aretha! A Grammy Celebration for the Queen of SoulSelfWelcome to MarwenGI JulieDirty ComputerJane 57821Hidden FiguresMary JacksonBET Presents Love & Happiness: An Obama CelebrationSelf - PerformerMoonlightTeresaJanelle Monáe: Live at Lowlands 2014SelfThe Past Is a Grotesque AnimalSelfThe Maya Rudolph ShowSelfRio 2Dr. Monae (voice)Janelle Monáe: Live at iTunes Festival 2013SelfMade in AmericaSelf