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Janelle Monáe
AKA: Janelle Monáe Robinson
Acting
Born: 1985
Kansas City, Kansas, USA
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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.
Known For
Bass X Machina
Glory (voice)
2026 · US
The Jennifer Hudson Show
Self - Guest
2022 · US
Human Resources
Claudia (voice)
2022 · US
JANET JACKSON.
Self
2022 · US
We the People
(voice)
2021 · US
Sex, Explained
Self - Narrator
2020 · US
Tamron Hall
Self - Guest
2019 · US
Homecoming
Jackie Calico / Alex Eastern
2018 · US
Full Credits
| Show / Title | Year | Credit / Role |
|---|---|---|
| Bass X Machina | 2026 | Glory (voice) |
| The Jennifer Hudson Show | 2022 | Self - Guest |
| Human Resources | 2022 | Claudia (voice) |
| JANET JACKSON. | 2022 | Self |
| We the People | 2021 | (voice) |
| Sex, Explained | 2020 | Self - Narrator |
| Tamron Hall | 2019 | Self - Guest |
| Homecoming | 2018 | Jackie Calico / Alex Eastern |
| Philip K. Dick's Electric Dreams | 2017 | Alexis |
| The Late Show with Stephen Colbert | 2015 | Self |
| Late Night with Seth Meyers | 2014 | Self |
| RuPaul's Drag Race: Untucked | 2010 | Self - Guest Judge |
| Stargate Universe | 2009 | Self |
| Jimmy Kimmel Live! | 2003 | Self - Guest |
| The Daily Show | 1996 | Self |
| Late Show with David Letterman | 1993 | Self - Musical Guest |
| LIVE with Kelly and Mark | 1988 | Self - Guest |
| Saturday Night Live | 1975 | Self - Musical Guest |
| Austin City Limits | 1975 | Self |
| Titel, Thesen, Temperamente | 1967 | Self |
| The Oscars | 1953 | Self |