Youssou N'Dour
Biography
Youssou N'Dour works in acting. Born October 1, 1959 in Dakar, Senegal. Archytele tracks 35 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
35 titles- Le meilleur des Francofolies (2026) as Self
- Taratata fête les 40 ans de Bercy (2024) as Self
- Praise Song (2021) as Self
- Africa Rising (2019) as Self - Musician (archive footage)
- Omar Sy, c'est ta chance (2018) as Self
- Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame: In Concert 2014-2017 (2018) as Self
- Wanderlust (2016) as Himself
- Peter Gabriel: Live in Athens 1987 (2013) as Self
- The Children's Republic (2012) Original Music Composer
- 8 (2008) as Himself
- Youssou Ndour: I Bring What I Love (2008) as Self
- Return to Gorée (2007) as Self
- Amazing Grace (2006) as Olaudah Equiano
- Live 8 (2005) as Self
- Cirque du Soleil: Midnight Sun (2004) as Self
- Live for Love United (2002) as Self
- Star Academy (2001) as Self
- Vivement dimanche (1998) as Self
- Kirikou and the Sorceress (1998) Original Music Composer
- The Paris Concert for Amnesty International (1998) as Self
- Late Show with David Letterman (1993) as Self - Musical Guest
- Taratata (1993) as Self
- Picc Mi (1992)
- Boxumaleen!! (1991) Music
- Peter Gabriel - POV (1991) as Self
- Lest We Forget (1991) as Self (segment "Pour Augustine Eke, Nigeria")
- Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Tribute (1988) as Self
- Human Rights Now 25th Anniversary (1988) as Self - Musician
- Bruce Springsteen - Human Rights Final - Buenos Aires (1988) as Self
- The Secret Policeman’s Third Ball (1987) as Self
- Victoires de la musique (1985) as Self
- Champs-Elysées (1982) as Self
- Mosaïque (1976) as Self
- Xala (1975) as Star Band de Dakar
- Dreadtown: The Steel Pulse Story as Self
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Youssou N'Dour best known for?
Youssou N'Dour is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Le meilleur des Francofolies (2026), Amazing Grace (2006), The Amazing Race (2001), Star Academy (2001).
When and where was Youssou N'Dour born?
Youssou N'Dour was born on October 1, 1959 in Dakar, Senegal.
How many credits does Youssou N'Dour have?
Youssou N'Dour has accumulated over 35 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1975 to 2026.
What is Youssou N'Dour's background in cinema and television?
Youssou N'Dour (also known as Youssou Madjiguène Ndour; born 1 October 1959) is a Senegalese singer, songwriter, musician, composer, occasional actor, businessman, and politician. In 2004, Rolling Stone described him as, "perhaps the most famous singer alive" in Senegal and much of Africa and in 2023, the same publicat...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Taratata (1993) as Self — aged about 33
- Amazing Grace (2006) as Olaudah Equiano — aged about 46
- Xala (1975) as Star Band de Dakar — aged about 15
- Champs-Elysées (1982) as Self — aged about 22
- Late Show with David Letterman (1993) as Self - Musical Guest — aged about 33
- Star Academy (2001) as Self — aged about 41
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