Janelle Monáe

Born: 1985-12-01

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.


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as Helen / Andi Brand
Released: 2022-11-12

World-famous detective Benoit Blanc heads to Greece to peel back the layers of a mystery...

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Rio 2

as Dr. Monae (voice)
Released: 2014-03-19

It's a jungle out there for Blu, Jewel and their three kids after they're hurtled from Rio de...

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Hidden Figures

as Mary Jackson
Released: 2016-12-10

The untold story of Katherine G. Johnson, Dorothy Vaughan and Mary Jackson – brilliant...

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UglyDolls

as Mandy (voice)
Released: 2019-05-01

In the adorably different town of Uglyville, weirdness is celebrated, strangeness is special and...

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Antebellum

as Veronica / Eden
Released: 2020-09-02

Successful author Veronica finds herself trapped in a horrifying reality and must uncover the...

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as Teresa
Released: 2016-10-21

The tender, heartbreaking story of a young man’s struggle to find himself, told across three...

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Lady and the Tramp

as Peg (voice)
Released: 2019-11-12

The love story between a pampered Cocker Spaniel named Lady and a streetwise mongrel named...

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Harriet

as Marie Buchanon
Released: 2019-11-01

The extraordinary tale of Harriet Tubman's escape from slavery and transformation into one of...

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Welcome to Marwen

as GI Julie
Released: 2018-12-21

When a devastating attack shatters Mark Hogancamp and wipes away all memories, no one expected...

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Dirty Computer

as Jane 57821
Released: 2018-04-23

The story of a young woman named Jane 57821, who is living in a totalitarian near-future society...

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The Glorias

as Dorothy Pitman Hughes
Released: 2020-12-18

An equal rights crusader, journalist and activist: Gloria Steinem embodies these and more. From...

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The Beach Boys

as Self
Released: 2024-05-21

A celebration of The Beach Boys—the legendary band that revolutionized pop music—and the iconic,...

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The Maya Rudolph Show

as Self
Released: 2014-05-19

Maya Rudolph's take on the variety show special with guest stars in the vein of the Carol...

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BET Presents Love & Happiness: An Obama Celebration

as Self - Performer
Released: 2016-11-15

A White House concert and celebration in honor of the 8-year Presidency of Barack Obama and the...

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Made in America

as Self
Released: 2013-10-11

Hip-hop artist Jay-Z organizes the "Budweiser Made In America" music festival.

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Aretha! A Grammy Celebration for the Queen of Soul

as Self
Released: 2019-01-13

Tyler Perry hosts a tribute to the singer's legendary career, featuring performances from...

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Prince : Welcome 2 America - MSG New York

as Self
Released: 2010-12-29

Prince at his best, performing all his mega hits, to a booked out Madison Square Garden in New...

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The Past Is a Grotesque Animal

as Self
Released: 2014-06-15

A personal, accessible look at an artist - Kevin Barnes, frontman of the endlessly versatile...

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Janelle Monáe at Glastonbury 2019

as Self
Released: 2019-06-30

Janelle Monáe performs during day five of Glastonbury Festival at Worthy Farm, Pilton on June...

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Late Night with Seth Meyers

as Self
First aired: 2014-02-25

Seth Meyers, who is "Saturday Night Live’s" longest serving anchor on the show’s wildly popular...

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The Jennifer Hudson Show

as uncredited
First aired: 2022-09-12

Talented entertainer and newly-minted EGOT Jennifer Hudson takes on the daytime talk show landscape.

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The Daily Show

as Self
First aired: 1996-07-22

The World's Fakest News Team tackle the biggest stories in news, politics and pop culture.

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The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

as Self
First aired: 2015-09-08

Stephen Colbert brings his signature satire and comedy to The Late Show with Stephen Colbert,...

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The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

as Self - Guest
First aired: 2015-09-08

Stephen Colbert brings his signature satire and comedy to The Late Show with Stephen Colbert,...

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Late Show with David Letterman

as Self
First aired: 1993-08-30

Late Show with David Letterman is an American late-night talk show hosted by David Letterman on...

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Saturday Night Live

as Self - Musical Guest
First aired: 1975-10-11

A late-night live television sketch comedy and variety show created by Lorne Michaels. The...

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RuPaul's Drag Race

as Self - Judge
First aired: 2009-02-02

Join RuPaul, the world's most famous drag queen, as the host, mentor and judge for the ultimate...

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LIVE with Kelly and Mark

as Self - Guest
First aired: 1988-09-05

A morning talk show with A-list celebrity guests, top-notch performances and one-of-a-kind...

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Desus & Mero

as Self - Illustrious Guest
First aired: 2019-02-21

The first ever weekly late-night talk show on Showtime features popular TV and podcast...

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Austin City Limits

as Self
First aired: 1975-01-01

Now the longest-running music series in American television history, ACL showcases popular music...

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Close Up with The Hollywood Reporter

as Self
First aired: 2015-08-02

Some of this year's most talked about talent open up about the challenges and triumphs of...

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RuPaul's Drag Race: Untucked

as Self - Guest Judge
First aired: 2010-02-01

The access-all-areas pass to the drama that you didn't see on the runway—the backstage...

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The Oscars

as Self
First aired: 1953-03-19

An annual American awards ceremony honoring cinematic achievements in the film industry. The...

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Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest

as Performer - Los Angeles
First aired: 1972-12-31

A much cherished annual tradition since 1972, the show includes special musical performances,...

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Philip K. Dick's Electric Dreams

as Alexis
First aired: 2017-09-17

A diverse anthology of ambitious, moving tales inspired by Philip K Dick's short stories.

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Tamron Hall

as Self - Guest
First aired: 2019-09-09

Former news host and journalist Tamron Hall discusses all things topical and engages those she...

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Human Resources

as Claudia (voice)
First aired: 2022-03-18

Lovebugs, Hormone Monsters and a parade of other creatures juggle romance, workplace drama and...

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Homecoming

as Jackie Calico / Alex Eastern
First aired: 2018-11-01

Heidi Bergman is a caseworker at Homecoming, a Geist Group facility helping soldiers transition...

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We the People

as (voice)
First aired: 2021-07-04

Learn the basics of rights and citizenship with upbeat songs by popular artists like Janelle...

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Sex, Explained

as Self - Narrator
First aired: 2020-01-02

From the biology of attraction to the history of birth control, explore the ins and outs of sex...

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Janelle Monae Glastonbury 2019

as Self
First aired: 2019-06-30

Janelle Monae sings as the spotlight falls on their at their Glastonbury set at the West Holts...

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