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.
Acting (19 movies)
Made in America
2013
The Beach Boys
2024
Hidden Figures
2016
Moonlight
2016
Rio 2
2014
The Past Is a Grotesque Animal
2014
Prince : Welcome 2 America - MSG New York
2010
Welcome to Marwen
2018
Dirty Computer
2018
BET Presents Love & Happiness: An Obama Celebration
2016
UglyDolls
2019
Harriet
2019
Lady and the Tramp
2019
The Glorias
2020
Aretha! A Grammy Celebration for the Queen of Soul
2019
Antebellum
2020
The Maya Rudolph Show
2014
Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery
2022
A Grammy Salute to Earth, Wind & Fire Live: The 21st Night of September
2025
| Title | Year | Job |
|---|---|---|
| Dirty Computer | 2018 | Executive Producer |
| Fitting In | 2024 | Executive Producer |