Janelle Monáe
Actor
Biography
Janelle Monáe Robinson (born December 1, 1985) is an American singer, songwriter, rapper, record producer, actor, and model from Kansas City, Kansas. She began her musical career in 2003, and released her debut album 'The ArchAndroid' in 2010 which was met with critical acclaim and gained her international recognition. Monáe made her live action acting film debut in the Academy Award winning 2016 film 'Moonlight'. The same year she starred in the biographical drama film 'Hidden Figures' alongside Taraji P. Henson and Octavia Spencer. For her musical work, Monáe has earned eight Grammy Award nominations.
Filmography
Moonlight
as Teresa 2016
Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery
as Andi Brand 2022
Rio 2
as Dr. Monae (voice) 2014
Lady and the Tramp
as Peg (voice) 2019
Welcome to Marwen
as GI Julie 2018
Antebellum
as Veronica / Eden 2020
Harriet
as Marie Buchanon 2019
UglyDolls
as Mandy (voice) 2019
The Glorias
as Dorothy Pitman Hughes 2020
Dirty Computer
as Jane 57821 2018
The Beach Boys
as Self 2024
The Past Is a Grotesque Animal
as Self 2014
Made in America
as Self 2013
BET Presents Love & Happiness: An Obama Celebration
as Self - Performer 2016
The Maya Rudolph Show
as Self 2014
2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
as Self 2025