Michelle Obama
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- January 17, 1964 in Chicago, Illinois, USA
- Active Years
- 1968–2026 (59 Years)
- Total Credits
- 127 credits in database
Biography
Michelle LaVaughn Robinson Obama is an American lawyer and writer born on January 17, 1964, in Chicago, Illinois. She is the wife of the 44th President of the United States, Barack Obama, and served as the first African-American First Lady of the United States. Raised on the South Side of Chicago, she graduated from Princeton University and Harvard Law School. Her professional background includes work at the law firm Sidley Austin, the staff of Chicago mayor Richard M. Daley, and the University of Chicago Medical Center. During 2007 and 2008, she campaigned for her husband’s presidential bid and delivered a keynote address at the 2008 convention. In the context of her acting career, she is credited with 129 known credits.
Career overview
Michelle LaVaughn Robinson Obama was born on January 17, 1964, in Chicago, Illinois. An American lawyer and writer, she is the wife of the 44th President of the United States, Barack Obama, and served as the first African-American First Lady of the United States. Raised on the South Side of Chicago, she attended Princeton University and Harvard Law School. Her professional background includes working at the law firm Sidley Austin, serving on the staff of Chicago mayor Richard M. Daley, and working for the University of Chicago Medical Center. During 2007 and 2008, she participated in the campaign for her husband's presidential bid and delivered a keynote address at the 2008 Democratic National Convention.
In the context of film and television, Michelle Obama is credited with 129 known credits on The Movie Database. She is also recognized by the names First Lady Michelle Obama, as well as the Korean transliterations 미셸 오바마 and 미쉘 오바마. Her public profile has intersected with the entertainment industry in various ways, including a mention in the biography of singer and actress Audra McDonald, who has been profiled by the former First Lady. While she is primarily known for her legal and political career, her presence in media is documented through her extensive list of credits.
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Full Filmography
127 titles- Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness: An almost History of America (2026) Executive Producer
- Earth, Wind & Fire (To Be Celestial vs. That's the Weight of the World) (2026) as Self
- From Hope to Home: The Obama Presidential Center (2026)
- Court of Gold (2025) Executive Producer
- Good Hang with Amy Poehler (2025)
- Michelle Obama: The Style, The Power, The Look – A Conversation with Robin Roberts (2025) as Self
- The Eyes of Ghana (2025) Executive Producer
- Bodkin (2024) Executive Producer
- Starting 5 (2024) Executive Producer
- The Later Daters (2024) Executive Producer
- Our Oceans (2024) Executive Producer
- The Turnaround (2024) Executive Producer
- Leave the World Behind (2023) Executive Producer
- Rustin (2023) Executive Producer
- American Symphony (2023) Executive Producer
- Working: What We Do All Day (2023) Executive Producer
- Carol Burnett: 90 Years of Laughter + Love (2023) as Self - Guest
- The Light We Carry: Michelle Obama and Oprah Winfrey (2023) as Self
- The Jennifer Hudson Show (2022) as Self - Guest
- Sherri (2022) as Self - Guest
- Waffles + Mochi's Restaurant (2022)
- Picturing the Obamas (2022) as Self
- Michelle Obama: The Light We Carry, A Conversation with Robin Roberts (2022) as Self
- Ada Twist, Scientist (2021) Executive Producer
- We the People (2021) Executive Producer
- Waffles + Mochi (2021) as Michelle Obama
- Waffles + Mochi (2021) Executive Producer
- Turning Point: 9/11 and the War on Terror (2021) as Self (archive footage)
- Roll Up Your Sleeves (2021) as Self
- Waffles + Mochi's Holiday Feast (2021)
- The New Air Force One: Flying Fortress (2021) as Self (archive footage)
- Black Renaissance: The Art and Soul of Our Stories (2021) as Self
- History 101 (2020) as Self (archive footage)
- First Ladies (2020) as Self (archive footage)
- One World: Together at Home (2020) as Self
- VOMO: Vote or Miss Out (2020) as Self
- America's Great Divide: From Obama to Trump (2020) as Self - Former First Lady (archive footage)
- Becoming (2020) as Self
- Becoming (2020) Producer
- Dear Class of 2020 (2020) as Self
- Obama (2020) as Self
- Crip Camp: A Disability Revolution (2020) Executive Producer
- The Accidental President (2020) as Self
- The Way I See It (2020) as Self (archive footage)
- American Deep State (2020) as Self
- A West Wing Special to Benefit When We All Vote (2020) as Self
- Michelle Obama: Life After the White House (2020) as Self (archive footage)
- The Kelly Clarkson Show (2019) as Self - Guest
- Tamron Hall (2019) as Self - Guest
- BookTube (2019) as Self
- Ellen's Greatest Night of Giveaways (2019) as Self
- American Factory: A Conversation with the Obamas (2019) as Self
- The Six Triple Eight (2019) as Self (archival footage)
- A Student's Guide To Your First Year Of College (2019) as Self - Host
- Explained (2018) as Self - First Black First Lady (archive footage)
- Quincy (2018) as Self
- Fahrenheit 11/9 (2018) as Self
- The Final Year (2018) as Self (archive footage)
- Panic: The Untold Story of the 2008 Financial Crisis (2018) as Self (archive footage)
- Oprah Winfrey Presents: Becoming Michelle Obama (2018) as Self
- We Will Rise: Michelle Obama's Mission to Educate Girls Around the World (2018) as Self
- François Hollande, le mal-aimé (2017) as Self (archive footage)
- Meet the Trumps: From Immigrant to President (2017) as Self (archive footage)
- The End: Inside The Last Days of the Obama White House (2017) as Self
- Balls Deep (2016) as Self
- The Red Pill (2016) as Self (archive footage)
- VH1 Hip Hop Honors: All Hail the Queens (2016)
- Hamilton's America (2016) as Self (archive footage)
- Jackie Robinson (2016) as Self
- All Governments Lie: Truth, Deception, and the Spirit of I.F. Stone (2016) as Self (archive footage)
- Jazz at the White House (2016) as Self
- How to Win the US Presidency (2016) as Self (archive footage)
- BET Presents Love & Happiness: An Obama Celebration (2016) as Self - Guest of Honor
- National Museum of African American History and Culture Grand Opening Ceremony (2016) as Self
- An Oprah Winfrey Special: First Lady Michelle Obama Says Farewell To The White House (2016) as Self
- Free, una mujer contra el estado (2016)
- The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (2015) as Self
- The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (2015) as Self - Guest
- Pitch Perfect 2 (2015) as Herself (archive footage) (uncredited)
- It's Your 50th Christmas Charlie Brown (2015) as Self
- The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (2014) as Self - Guest
- black-ish (2014) as Michelle Obama
- The Night Shift (2014) as Self
- Face of Unity (2014) as Self
- Snackpocalypse (2014) as Self
- The Wanted Life (2013) as Self
- The Presidents' Gatekeepers (2013) as Self (archive footage)
- Steve Harvey (2012) as Self
- Dreams from My Real Father (2012) as Self
- The Perfect Human Diet (2012) as Self / First Lady
- Jessie (2011) as Self
- Conan (2010) as Self - Guest
- I Want Your Money (2010) as Self (archive footage)
- A Day in the Life (2010) as Self (archive footage)
- The President's Book of Secrets (2010) as Self (archive footage)
- Parks and Recreation (2009) as Michelle Obama
- Convention (2009) as Self (archive footage)
- We Are One: The Obama Inaugural Celebration at the Lincoln Memorial (2009) as Self
- Becoming Barack (2009) as Self (archive footage)
- By the People: The Election of Barack Obama (2009) as Self
- White House Revealed (2009) as Self (archive footage)
- Barack Obama: The Power of Hope (2009) as Self
- Yes We Can! - The Barack Obama Story (2009) as self
- Obama: All Access: The Road to the White House (2009) as Self
- A Moment in History - The Inauguration of Barack Obama (2009) as Self
- Barack Obama (2008) as Self
- Hype: The Obama Effect (2008) as Self (archive footage)
- Examined Life (2008) as Self (floating on a boat in central park)
- iCarly (2007) as Michelle Obama
- Rachael Ray (2006) as Self - Guest
- The Colbert Report (2005) as Self - Guest
- The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer (2005)
- NCIS (2003) as Self
- Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003) as Self - Guest
- The Ellen DeGeneres Show (2003) as Self
- The Ellen DeGeneres Show (2003) as Self - Guest
- White House Christmas (1998) as Self
- The Daily Show (1996) as Self - Guest
- A Journey in Black and White (1993) as Self
- The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (1992) as Self (archive footage)
- To The Contrary (1992) as Self
- Frontline (1983) as Self (archive footage)
- 60 Minutes (1968) as Self
- The Tiger Slam Producer
- Closer to the Dream as Self
- Exit West Producer
- Journey Executive Producer
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Michelle Obama best known for?
Michelle Obama is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness (2026), Earth, Wind & Fire (To Be Celestial vs. That's the Weight of the World) (2026), Court of Gold (2025), Regression (2015).
When and where was Michelle Obama born?
Michelle Obama was born on January 17, 1964 in Chicago, Illinois, USA.
How many credits does Michelle Obama have?
Michelle Obama has accumulated over 127 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1968 to 2026.
What is Michelle Obama's background in cinema and television?
Michelle LaVaughn Robinson Obama is an American lawyer and writer born on January 17, 1964, in Chicago, Illinois. She is the wife of the 44th President of the United States, Barack Obama, and served as the first African-American First Lady of the United States. Raised on the South Side of Chicago, she graduated from Pr...
Michelle Obama by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Jessie (2011) as Self — aged about 47
- Parks and Recreation (2009) as Michelle Obama — aged about 45
- iCarly (2007) as Michelle Obama — aged about 43
- NCIS (2003) as Self — aged about 39
- Explained (2018) as Self - First Black First Lady (archive footage) — aged about 54
- The Night Shift (2014) as Self — aged about 50
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