Mo'Nique
Biography
Mo'Nique is an American comedienne and actress. She rose to fame in the UPN series The Parkers while making a name as a stand-up comedian hosting various venues, including Showtime at the Apollo. Mo'Nique transitioned to film with roles in films such as Phat Girlz and Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins. She received critical praise for her role in the film Precious: Based on the Novel "Push" by Sapphire. Mo'Nique has a known credit count of 67. She was born on December 11, 1967, in Woodlawn, Maryland, USA. Mo'Nique is also known by her birth name Monica Imes and other aliases including Monique Angela Hicks Conte.
Career overview
Mo'Nique is an American comedienne and actress. She rose to fame in the UPN series The Parkers while making a name as a stand-up comedian. She transitioned to film with roles in such films as Phat Girlz and Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins.
Mo'Nique's breakthrough performance came in 2009, where she received critical praise for her role in the film Precious: Based on the Novel "Push" by Sapphire. This performance marked a significant milestone in her acting career.
Mo'Nique has appeared in numerous films and television shows throughout her career. She has gained recognition for her acting skills and has been associated with various notable projects.
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- The Deliverance (2024) as Cynthia Henry
- Hollywood Black (2024) as Self (archive footage)
- The Reading (2023) as Emma Leeden
- My Name Is Mo'Nique (2023) as Self
- My Name Is Mo'Nique (2023) Writer
- Sleuth (2021) as Captain Edwards
- Mo'Nique & Friends: Live from Atlanta (2020) as Self
- Mo'Nique & Friends: Live from Atlanta (2020) Executive Producer
- Steve (2017) as Self
- Almost Christmas (2016) as Aunt May
- The 4%: Film's Gender Problem (2016) as Self
- Do I Look Like a Lady? (Comedians and Singers) (2016) as Self (archive footage)
- Interwoven (2016) as Barbara
- Bessie (2015) as Ma Rainey
- Blackbird (2014) as Claire Rousseau
- All Star Comedy Jam: Live from Dallas (2010) as Herself
- Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen (2009) as Self - Guest
- Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire (2009) as Mary
- Steppin: The Movie (2009) as Aunt Carla
- Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy (2009) as Self
- Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins (2008) as Betty
- Celebrity Family Feud (2008) as Herself
- Thank God You're Here (2007) as Self
- Flavor of Love Girls: Charm School (2007) as Self - Host
- Mo'Nique's F.A.T. Chance: Road to Paris (2007)
- Mo'nique: I Coulda Been Your Cellmate (2007) as Herself
- Ugly Betty (2006) as L'Amanda
- Campus Ladies (2006)
- Beerfest (2006) as Cherry
- Farce of the Penguins (2006) as Vicky (voice)
- Phat Girlz (2006) as Jazmin Biltmore
- Phat Girlz (2006) Executive Producer
- Irish Jam (2006) as Pyscho
- Rugrats: Tales from the Crib: Three Jacks & A Beanstalk (2006) as Aunt Moo (voice)
- The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson (2005) as Self
- The Tyra Banks Show (2005)
- The Boondocks (2005)
- Domino (2005) as Lateesha Rodriguez
- Shadowboxer (2005) as Precious
- The Big Black Comedy Show: Vol. 2 (2005)
- The Tony Danza Show (2004) as Self
- Soul Plane (2004) as Jamiqua
- Hair Show (2004) as Peaches
- The Big Black Comedy Show: Vol. 1 (2004)
- Mo'Nique: One Night Stand (2004) as Herself
- Nip/Tuck (2003) as Evetta Washington
- The Ellen DeGeneres Show (2003) as Self
- Good Fences (2003) as Ruth Crisp
- Shaq's All Star Comedy Roast 2: Emmitt Smith (2003) as Self
- Half Past Dead (2002) as Twitch's Girl
- Platinum Comedy Series: Roasting Shaquille O'Neal (2002) as Self
- The Bernie Mac Show (2001) as Lynette
- The Proud Family (2001) as Boonnetta (voice)
- Baby Boy (2001) as Patrice
- Two Can Play That Game (2001) as Diedre
- The Queens of Comedy (2001) as Herself
- The Queens of Comedy (2001) Writer
- Girlfriends (2000) as Self
- 3 Strikes (2000) as Dahlia
- The Parkers (1999) as Nikki Parker
- Hollywood Squares (1998) as Self - Panelist
- The Hughleys (1998) as Nikki Parker
- The View (1997) as Self - Guest Co-Host
- Moesha (1996) as Nikki Parker
- Late Night with Conan O'Brien (1993) as Self - Guest
- Intimate Portrait (1993) as Self
- Showtime at the Apollo (1987) as Host
- The Oscars (1953) as Self
- Mo'Nique's Fat Chance Creator
- The Mo'Nique Show Creator