
Janelle Monáe
Known For
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.
Most Known For

The Daily Show
as Self

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
as Self

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
as Self - Guest

Late Night with Seth Meyers
as Self

Saturday Night Live
as Self - Musical Guest

Dancing with the Stars
as Self - Musical Guest

Late Show with David Letterman
as Self

RuPaul's Drag Race
as Self - Guest Judge

The Jennifer Hudson Show
as Self - Guest

Jimmy Kimmel Live!
as Self - Guest

LIVE with Kelly and Mark
as Self - Guest

Tamron Hall
as Self - Guest

RuPaul's Drag Race: Untucked
as Self - Guest Judge

Variety Studio: Actors on Actors
as Self

The Oscars
as Self

Stargate Universe
as Self

Philip K. Dick's Electric Dreams
as Alexis

Austin City Limits
as Self

Close Up with The Hollywood Reporter
as Self

Hidden Figures
as Mary Jackson