Alicia Keys
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- January 25, 1981 in Hell's Kitchen, New York City, New York, USA
- Active Years
- 1951–2026 (76 Years)
- Total Credits
- 169 credits in database
Acting Born Jan 25, 1981 Hell's Kitchen, New York City, New York, USA 169 credits
Biography
Alicia Keys is an American singer-songwriter and actress. Born on January 25, 1981, in Hell's Kitchen, New York City, New York, USA. She is known professionally as Alicia Keys. Keys began composing songs at the age of 12. She was signed by Columbia Records at 15 years old, then by Arista Records. Her debut album, Songs in A Minor, was released in 2001. Keys is known for her musical talents and creative control. She has acted in numerous projects, with 157 known credits. Alicia Keys is a female actor, born in Hell's Kitchen, New York City, New York, USA.
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Career overview
Alicia Keys is known for her acting career. She has accumulated 157 known credits in the acting field. Alicia Keys' acting career spans various roles in film and television.
Alicia Keys' acting credits are extensive, with 157 known roles.
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Career timeline
RAYE live at Montreux Jazz FestivalAlicia Keys: Girl From Hell’s Kitchen
Black Is Beautiful: The Kwame Brathwaite Story · Executive ProducerThe Disappearance of Miss Scott
Prince and His Songs at the BBC
The Color Purple · SongsThe Diary of Alicia Keys Live from New YorkLewis Capaldi: How I'm Feeling NowThey All Came Out to MontreuxAlicia Keys at the BBC
Post Malone: RunawayBehind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFLPlatinum Party at the PalaceApple Music Live: Alicia KeysKanye West: DONDA Experience Performance 2 22 22
Resort to Love · Producer2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction CeremonyA Choice of Weapons: Inspired by Gordon Parks · Executive ProducerHow It Feels to Be Free · Executive ProducerAlicia Keys - Citi Concert Series Today Show
History 101VERZUZSong ExploderOne World: Together at HomeWork It · Producer
The Kelly Clarkson ShowDesus & MeroAretha! A Grammy Celebration for the Queen of Soul
American IdolRed Table Talk
Carpool Karaoke: The SeriesClive Davis: The Soundtrack of Our LivesAlicia Keys: Rock in Rio 2017Alicia Keys - Landmarks Live in ConcertAlicia Keys: Baloise Session 2017
Hidden Figures · SongsQueen of Katwe · SongsLet Me InLet Me In · Executive ProducerLet Me In · Music
The Late Show with Stephen ColbertThe Late Show with Stephen ColbertEmpireClose Up with The Hollywood ReporterJem and the Holograms
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy FallonLate Night with Seth MeyersThe Amazing Spider-Man 2 · SongsNas: Time Is IllmaticThe Night That Changed America: A Grammy Salute to the Beatles
12 Years a Slave · SongsMademoiselle CThe Inevitable Defeat of Mister & Pete · Original Music ComposerThe Inevitable Defeat of Mister & Pete · Executive ProducerGirl Rising
12-12-12 | The Concert for Sandy ReliefSesame Street: Singing with the StarsSesame Street: Singing with the Stars · Original Music ComposerAlicia Keys: iTunes FestivalThe Re-Up
The VoiceITV ExposureFive · Director
BBC Radio 1's Live LoungeSex and the City 2 · SongsRadio 1's Big WeekendSesame Street: 40 Years of Sunny Days
RuPaul's Drag RaceMTV World StageDJ Juice: The King is Back Mixtape Blend DVD Vol. 70Q: The ManAlicia Keys - Live in New York
NPR Tiny Desk ConcertsQuantum of Solace · Theme Song PerformanceThe Secret Life of BeesAlicia Keys - As I Am
The Graham Norton ShowCaneThe Nanny DiariesSchmidt & PocherElmo's Christmas Countdown
Smokin' Aces
The Tyra Banks ShowIconoclastsLive 8Alicia Keys: Unplugged
The BackyardigansThe Backyardigans · SongsOn Air with Ryan SeacrestLa chanson de l'annéeMiley's New Year's Eve Party
Jimmy Kimmel Live!America's Next Top ModelThe Ellen DeGeneres ShowPepsi SmashThe Blackout - Fat Joe Vs Jay-Z At The Rucker
American DreamsCMT CrossroadsLast Call with Carson DalyThe Best of MaxChristina Aguilera: Stripped
The Proud FamilyStar AcademyThe Saturday ShowDr. Dolittle 2 · SongsAmerica | A Tribute to Heroes
106 & Park
CharmedVivement dimancheParkinsonTRLMillionär gesucht! - Die SKL Show
The ViewMen in Black · Songs
The Daily Show
Full Filmography
169 titles- RAYE live at Montreux Jazz Festival (2026) as Self
- Alicia Keys: Girl From Hell’s Kitchen (2026) as Self
- Black Is Beautiful: The Kwame Brathwaite Story (2025) Executive Producer
- The Disappearance of Miss Scott (2025) as Self
- Prince and His Songs at the BBC (2024) as Self (archive footage)
- The Color Purple (2023) Songs
- The Diary of Alicia Keys Live from New York (2023)
- Lewis Capaldi: How I'm Feeling Now (2023) as Self (archive footage)
- They All Came Out to Montreux (2023) as Self (archive footage)
- Alicia Keys at the BBC (2023) as Singer
- Alicia Keys - Live at Capital's Jingle Bell Ball 2023 (2023) as Self
- Uncharted (2023) as Self
- Uncharted (2023) Executive Producer
- Post Malone: Runaway (2022) as Self
- Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL (2022) as Self (archive footage)
- Platinum Party at the Palace (2022) as Self
- Apple Music Live: Alicia Keys (2022) as Cantora
- Kanye West: DONDA Experience Performance 2 22 22 (2022) as Self
- Resort to Love (2021) Producer
- 2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony (2021) as Self
- A Choice of Weapons: Inspired by Gordon Parks (2021) Executive Producer
- How It Feels to Be Free (2021) Executive Producer
- Alicia Keys - Citi Concert Series Today Show (2021) as Self
- History 101 (2020) as Self (archive footage)
- VERZUZ (2020) as Self
- Song Exploder (2020) as Self
- One World: Together at Home (2020) as Self
- Work It (2020) Producer
- Dear Class of 2020 (2020) as Self
- Regular Heroes (2020) as Self
- Graduate Together: America Honors the High School Class of 2020 (2020) as Self - Musical Guest
- Let's Go Crazy: The Grammy Salute to Prince (2020) as Self
- FOX Presents the iHeart Living Room Concert for America (2020) as Self
- Saving OurSelves: BET COVID-19 Relief Effort (2020) as Self - Performer
- A Celebration of Life for Kobe and Gianna Bryant (2020) as Self
- Alicia Keys Rocks New Year's Eve (2020) as Self
- Alicia Keys Live in Los Angeles (2020) as Self
- Every Vote Counts: A Celebration of Democracy (2020) as Self - Host
- The Kelly Clarkson Show (2019) as Self
- Desus & Mero (2019) as Self - Illustrious Guest
- Aretha! A Grammy Celebration for the Queen of Soul (2019) as Self
- American Idol (2018) as Self - Mentor/Performer
- Red Table Talk (2018) as Self
- Carpool Karaoke: The Series (2017) as Self
- Clive Davis: The Soundtrack of Our Lives (2017) as Self
- Alicia Keys: Rock in Rio 2017 (2017) as Self
- Alicia Keys - Landmarks Live in Concert (2017) as Self
- Alicia Keys: Baloise Session 2017 (2017) as Self - Performing Artist
- Hidden Figures (2016) Songs
- Queen of Katwe (2016) Songs
- Let Me In (2016) as Zara
- Let Me In (2016) Executive Producer
- Let Me In (2016) Music
- Alicia Keys - Here in Times Square (2016) as Self - Singer
- The Gospel (2016) as Self
- The Gospel (2016) Executive Producer
- The Gospel (2016) Original Music Composer
- The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (2015) as Self - Musical Guest
- The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (2015) as Self
- Empire (2015) as Skye Summers
- Close Up with The Hollywood Reporter (2015) as Self
- Jem and the Holograms (2015) as Alicia Keys
- Taraji's White Hot Holidays (2015) as Self
- Sinatra 100: An All-Star Grammy Concert (2015) as Self
- A MusiCares Tribute to Carole King (2015) as Self
- The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (2014) as Self
- Late Night with Seth Meyers (2014) as Self - Guest
- The Amazing Spider-Man 2 (2014) Songs
- Nas: Time Is Illmatic (2014) as Self
- The Night That Changed America: A Grammy Salute to the Beatles (2014) as Self
- John Mayer: Someday I'll Fly (2014) as Self
- 12 Years a Slave (2013) Songs
- Mademoiselle C (2013) as Self
- The Inevitable Defeat of Mister & Pete (2013) Original Music Composer
- The Inevitable Defeat of Mister & Pete (2013) Executive Producer
- Girl Rising (2013) as Narrator - Cambodia (voice)
- Alicia Keys: Rock In Rio (2013) as Self - Singer
- Alicia Keys - VH1 Storytellers (2013) as Self
- 12-12-12 | The Concert for Sandy Relief (2012) as Self
- Sesame Street: Singing with the Stars (2012) as Self
- Sesame Street: Singing with the Stars (2012) Original Music Composer
- Alicia Keys: iTunes Festival (2012) as Self
- The Re-Up (2012) as Self
- Alicia Keys - MTV Crashes Manchester (2012) as Self
- A MusiCares Tribute To Paul McCartney (2012) as Self
- Alicia Keys Taratata 2012 (2012) as Self
- The Voice (2011) as Self - Coach
- ITV Exposure (2011)
- Five (2011) Director
- BBC Radio 1's Live Lounge (2010)
- Sex and the City 2 (2010) Songs
- Radio 1's Big Weekend (2010) as Self
- Sesame Street: 40 Years of Sunny Days (2010) as Self (uncredited) (archive footage)
- RuPaul's Drag Race (2009) as Self - Guest Judge
- MTV World Stage (2009) as Self
- DJ Juice: The King is Back Mixtape Blend DVD Vol. 70 (2009) as Self (archive footage)
- Q: The Man (2009) as Self
- Alicia Keys - Live in New York (2009) as Self
- Alicia Keys – The Element Of Freedom: Deluxe Edition (2009) as Self
- NPR Tiny Desk Concerts (2008) as Self
- Quantum of Solace (2008) Theme Song Performance
- The Secret Life of Bees (2008) as June Boatwright
- Alicia Keys - As I Am (2008) as Self
- The Graham Norton Show (2007) as Self
- Cane (2007) as Self
- The Nanny Diaries (2007) as Lynette
- Schmidt & Pocher (2007) as Self
- Elmo's Christmas Countdown (2007) as Self
- Boris Becker meets (2007) as Self
- Smokin' Aces (2006) as Georgia Sykes
- The Tyra Banks Show (2005) as Self
- Iconoclasts (2005) as Self
- Live 8 (2005) as Self
- Alicia Keys: Unplugged (2005) as Self
- The Backyardigans (2004) as Mommy Martian (voice)
- The Backyardigans (2004) Songs
- On Air with Ryan Seacrest (2004) as Self
- La chanson de l'année (2004) as Self
- Miley's New Year's Eve Party (2004) as Self - Musical Guest
- America Beyond the Color Line (2004) as Self
- Genius. A Night for Ray Charles (2004) as Self
- Alicia Keys live North Sea Jazz (2004) as Self
- Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003) as Self - Guest
- America's Next Top Model (2003) as Self - Guest
- The Ellen DeGeneres Show (2003) as Self
- Pepsi Smash (2003) as Self
- The Blackout - Fat Joe Vs Jay-Z At The Rucker (2003) as Self
- Alicia Keys: From Start to Stardom (2003) as Self
- American Dreams (2002) as Fontella Bass
- CMT Crossroads (2002) as Self
- Last Call with Carson Daly (2002) as Self - Guest
- The Best of Max (2002) as Self
- Christina Aguilera: Stripped (2002) as Self
- The Proud Family (2001) as Alicia Keys
- Star Academy (2001) as Self
- The Saturday Show (2001) as Self
- Dr. Dolittle 2 (2001) Songs
- America | A Tribute to Heroes (2001) as Self - Performer
- 106 & Park (2000) as Self
- Charmed (1998) as P3 Patron
- Vivement dimanche (1998) as Self
- Parkinson (1998) as Self
- TRL (1998) as Self
- Millionär gesucht! - Die SKL Show (1998) as Self
- The View (1997) as Self
- Men in Black (1997) Songs
- The Daily Show (1996) as Self
- MTV Europe Music Awards (1994) as Self
- MTV Europe Music Awards (1994) as Self - Performer
- Late Show with David Letterman (1993) as Self
- Late Show with David Letterman (1993) as Self - Guest/Musical Guest
- Late Show with David Letterman (1993) as Self - Musical Guest
- The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (1992) as Self
- ECHO-Verleihung (1992) as Self
- MTV Unplugged (1989) as Self
- LIVE with Kelly and Mark (1988) as Self
- American Masters (1986) Executive Producer
- Victoires de la musique (1985) as Self
- The Cosby Show (1984) as Maria
- MTV Video Music Awards (1984) as Self
- Wetten, dass..? (1981) as Self
- Entertainment Tonight (1981) as Self
- Saturday Night Live (1975) as Self - Musical Guest
- People's Choice Awards (1975) as Self - Performer
- Sesame Street (1969) as Self
- The Grammys (1959) as Self
- The Grammys (1959) as Self - Host
- Sanremo Music Festival (1951) as Self - Special Guest
- Untitled Alvin Ailey Project Producer
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Alicia Keys best known for?
Alicia Keys is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including RAYE Live at Montreux Jazz Festival (2026), Alicia Keys: Girl From Hell’s Kitchen (2026), The Color Purple (2023), Uncharted (2023).
When and where was Alicia Keys born?
Alicia Keys was born on January 25, 1981 in Hell's Kitchen, New York City, New York, USA.
How many credits does Alicia Keys have?
Alicia Keys has accumulated over 169 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1951 to 2026.
What is Alicia Keys's background in cinema and television?
Alicia Keys is an American singer-songwriter and actress. Born on January 25, 1981, in Hell's Kitchen, New York City, New York, USA. She is known professionally as Alicia Keys. Keys began composing songs at the age of 12. She was signed by Columbia Records at 15 years old, then by Arista Records. Her debut album, Songs...
Alicia Keys by the numbers
169credits
95films
74TV series
1951–2026active years
Age in their best-rated roles
- MTV Europe Music Awards (1994) as Self — aged about 13
- MTV Europe Music Awards (1994) as Self - Performer — aged about 13
- On Air with Ryan Seacrest (2004) as Self — aged about 23
- People's Choice Awards (1975) as Self - Performer — aged about 5
- The Grammys (1959) as Self — aged about 21
- The Grammys (1959) as Self - Host — aged about 21
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