Actor / Actress
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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.
Janelle Monáe is known for work in acting across film and television. New Release currently presents 12 verified screen credits connected to this profile.
Selected work includes Bass X Machina (2026), Is God Is (2026), Thom Browne: The Man Who Tailors Dreams (2024), The Beach Boys (2024), Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery (2022), Antebellum (2020), Lady and the Tramp (2019), Harriet (2019). The recorded credits span 2016 to 2026, including 11 movies and 1 TV show.
The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.
Songs by Janelle Monáe
- 01 Come Alive (War of the Roses)From The ArchAndroid 3:22
- 02 BaBopByeYaFrom The ArchAndroid 8:47
- 03 Say You'll GoFrom The ArchAndroid 6:00
- 04 57821 (feat. Deep Cotton)From The ArchAndroid 3:16
- 05 WondalandFrom The ArchAndroid 3:36
- 06 Make the Bus (feat. Of Montreal)From The ArchAndroid 3:19
- 07 Neon Valley StreetFrom The ArchAndroid 4:11
- 08 Suite III OvertureFrom The ArchAndroid 1:41
- 09 Mushrooms & RosesFrom The ArchAndroid 5:42
- 10 Suite II OvertureFrom The ArchAndroid 2:31
Profile details
Known forActing
Movies11
TV shows1
Active years represented2016–2026
Place of birthKansas City, Kansas, USA
Also known as
Janelle Monáe Robinson
