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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.
Acted in 19
2020s
- 2026
- 2022
- 2021
- 2020
2010s
- 2019
- 2018
Dirty Computer
Jane 57821
- 2017
- 2016
- 2014
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Never Saw Me Coming
Tanya Smith
Produced 3
2020s
- 2024
2010s
- 2018
Dirty Computer
Executive Producer
No release date
Never Saw Me Coming
Producer
Sound 3
2020s
- 2026
2010s
- 2018
Dirty Computer
Music
- 2016
Appearances35
2020s
- 2025
A Grammy Salute to Earth, Wind & Fire Live: The 21st Night of September
Self
- 2024
Thom Browne: The Man Who Tailors Dreams
Self
Bam Bam: The Sister Nancy Story
Self
- 2022
- 2020
2010s
- 2019
Sesame Street: 50 Years and Counting
Self (archive footage)
Aretha! A Grammy Celebration for the Queen of Soul
Self
- 2016
BET Presents Love & Happiness: An Obama Celebration
Self - Performer
- 2015
- 2014
The Maya Rudolph Show
Self
- 2013
Made in America
Self
- 2010
Prince : Welcome 2 America - MSG New York
Self
2000s
- 2009
- 2003
1990s
- 1997
- 1996
- 1993
1950s
- 1959
The Grammys
Self · 4 episodes
- 1953
