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
| Homepage | http://www.jmonae.com/ |
|---|---|
| Birth Location | Kansas City, Kansas, USA |
| Born | 1985-12-01 |
Movies
The Beach Boys
as Self
2024
Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery
as Helen / Andi Brand
2022
The Glorias
as Dorothy Pitman Hughes
2020
Antebellum
as Veronica / Eden
2020
Lady and the Tramp
as Peg (voice)
2019
Harriet
as Marie Buchanon
2019
2019
UglyDolls
as Mandy (voice)
2019
2019
Welcome to Marwen
as GI Julie
2018
Dirty Computer
as Jane 57821
2018
Hidden Figures
as Mary Jackson
2016
BET Presents Love & Happiness: An Obama Celebration
as Self - Performer
2016
Moonlight
as Teresa
2016
2014
The Past Is a Grotesque Animal
as Self
2014
The Maya Rudolph Show
as Self
2014
Rio 2
as Dr. Monae (voice)
2014
2013
Made in America
as Self
2013
2010
Movies
Fitting In
Executive Producer
2024
2019
Dirty Computer
Executive Producer
2018
Dirty Computer
Music
2018
2014
2013
Don't Look
Producer
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