Janelle Monáe
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.
Known For
Self
Made in America
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Janelle Monáe: Live at Lowlands 2014
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Janelle Monáe: Live at iTunes Festival 2013
Don't Look
Self
The Beach Boys
Mary Jackson
Hidden Figures
Teresa
Moonlight
Dr. Monae (voice)
Rio 2
Self
The Past Is a Grotesque Animal
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Prince : Welcome 2 America - MSG New York
GI Julie
Welcome to Marwen
Jane 57821
Dirty Computer
Self - Performer
BET Presents Love & Happiness: An Obama Celebration
Mandy (voice)
UglyDolls
Marie Buchanon
Harriet
Peg (voice)
Lady and the Tramp
Dorothy Pitman Hughes
The Glorias
Self
Aretha! A Grammy Celebration for the Queen of Soul
Veronica / Eden
Antebellum
Self
The Maya Rudolph Show
Andi Brand
Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery
Is God Is
Tanya Smith
Never Saw Me Coming
Golden
Self
A Grammy Salute to Earth, Wind & Fire Live: The 21st Night of September
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2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Known Credits
26
Gender
Male
Birthday
1985-12-01
Place of Birth
Kansas City, Kansas, USA
Also Known As
자넬 모네