Janelle Monáe
Biography
Janelle Monáe is an American actor. Born on December 1, 1985, in Kansas City, Kansas, Monáe began her acting career in the 2010s. Monáe made her live-action acting film debut in the 2016 film 'Moonlight', which won an Academy Award. The same year, she starred in the biographical drama film 'Hidden Figures' alongside Taraji P. Henson and Octavia Spencer. Monáe has appeared in numerous other films and has earned a reputation as a talented and versatile actor. As of the available information, Monáe has acted in at least 55 known credits.
Career overview
Janelle Monáe began her acting career with a role in the 2016 film 'Moonlight', which won the Academy Award. The same year, she appeared in the biographical drama film 'Hidden Figures', starring alongside Taraji P. Henson and Octavia Spencer. This marked a significant milestone in her acting career, showcasing her versatility as a performer.
Monáe's acting credits include numerous films and television shows, with a total of 55 known credits. Her acting work has been recognized for its impact, although specific details about her roles and performances are not provided in the available information.
As an actor, Monáe has demonstrated her ability to take on a wide range of roles, from dramatic performances in films like 'Moonlight' and 'Hidden Figures' to various other projects. Her acting career has been marked by a steady stream of credits, with a notable presence in the film industry.
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- Is God Is (2026) as Angie
- Bass X Machina (2026) as Glory (voice)
- 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony (2025) as Self
- A Grammy Salute to Earth, Wind & Fire Live: The 21st Night of September (2025) as Self
- The Beach Boys (2024) as Self
- Thom Browne: The Man Who Tailors Dreams (2024) as self
- Fitting In (2024) Executive Producer
- The Jennifer Hudson Show (2022) as Self - Guest
- Human Resources (2022) as Claudia (voice)
- Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery (2022) as Andi Brand
- JANET JACKSON. (2022) as Self
- We the People (2021) as (voice)
- Sex, Explained (2020) as Self - Narrator
- Antebellum (2020) as Veronica / Eden
- The Glorias (2020) as Dorothy Pitman Hughes
- Tamron Hall (2019) as Self - Guest
- Desus & Mero (2019) as Self - Illustrious Guest
- UglyDolls (2019) as Mandy (voice)
- Lady and the Tramp (2019) as Peg (voice)
- Harriet (2019) as Marie Buchanon
- Aretha! A Grammy Celebration for the Queen of Soul (2019) as Self
- Homecoming (2018) as Jackie Calico / Alex Eastern
- Welcome to Marwen (2018) as GI Julie
- Dirty Computer (2018) as Jane 57821
- Dirty Computer (2018) Executive Producer
- Dirty Computer (2018) Music
- Philip K. Dick's Electric Dreams (2017) as Alexis
- Hidden Figures (2016) as Mary Jackson
- Hidden Figures (2016) Songs
- Moonlight (2016) as Teresa
- BET Presents Love & Happiness: An Obama Celebration (2016) as Self - Performer
- The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (2015) as Self
- The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (2015) as Self - Guest
- Close Up with The Hollywood Reporter (2015) as Self
- Late Night with Seth Meyers (2014) as Self
- Variety Studio: Actors on Actors (2014) as Self
- Rio 2 (2014) as Dr. Monae (voice)
- Janelle Monáe: Live at Lowlands 2014 (2014) as Self
- Janelle Monáe: Live at Lowlands 2014 (2014) Music
- The Maya Rudolph Show (2014) as Self
- The Past Is a Grotesque Animal (2014) as Self
- Janelle Monáe: Live at iTunes Festival 2013 (2013) as Self
- Janelle Monáe: Live at iTunes Festival 2013 (2013) Music
- Made in America (2013) as Self
- RuPaul's Drag Race: Untucked (2010) as Self - Guest Judge
- Prince : Welcome 2 America - MSG New York (2010) as Self
- RuPaul's Drag Race (2009) as Self - Guest Judge
- Stargate Universe (2009) as Self
- Dancing with the Stars (2005) as Self - Musical Guest
- Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003) as Self - Guest
- The Daily Show (1996) as Self
- Late Show with David Letterman (1993) as Self - Musical Guest
- LIVE with Kelly and Mark (1988) as Self - Guest
- Saturday Night Live (1975) as Self - Musical Guest
- Austin City Limits (1975) as Self
- Titel, Thesen, Temperamente (1967) as Self
- The Grammys (1959) as Self
- The Oscars (1953) as Self
- Golden
- Don't Look
- Don't Look Producer
- Never Saw Me Coming as Tanya Smith
- Never Saw Me Coming Producer