Actor
Janelle Monáe
40 years · Kansas City, Kansas, USA · 25 films
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.
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Is God Is
2026 · Angie
On Philo
2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
2025 · Self
On fuboTV
A Grammy Salute to Earth, Wind & Fire Live: The 21st Night of September
2025 · Self
Thom Browne: The Man Who Tailors Dreams
2024 · Self
Bam Bam: The Sister Nancy Story
2024 · Self
The Beach Boys
2024 · Self
Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery
2022 · Andi Brand
On Netflix
The Glorias
2020 · Dorothy Pitman Hughes
On Kanopy
Antebellum
2020 · Veronica / Eden
Lady and the Tramp
2019 · Peg (voice)
On Disney Plus
Harriet
2019 · Marie Buchanon
On Netflix
Sesame Street: 50 Years and Counting
2019 · Self (archive footage)
On Hoopla
UglyDolls
2019 · Mandy (voice)
Aretha! A Grammy Celebration for the Queen of Soul
2019 · Self
Welcome to Marwen
2018 · GI Julie
On Netflix
Dirty Computer
2018 · Jane 57821, Music
On Kanopy
Hidden Figures
2016 · Mary Jackson
On HBO Max
BET Presents Love & Happiness: An Obama Celebration
2016 · Self - Performer
Moonlight
2016 · Teresa
On Netflix
The Past Is a Grotesque Animal
2014 · Self
The Maya Rudolph Show
2014 · Self
Rio 2
2014 · Dr. Monae (voice)
On Disney Plus
Made in America
2013 · Self
Prince : Welcome 2 America - MSG New York
2010 · Self