Janelle Monáe

Janelle Monáe

Born: December 1, 1985
in Kansas City, Kansas, USA
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.

Movies for Janelle Monáe...

The Beach Boys
Title: The Beach Boys
Character: Self
Released: May 21, 2024
Type: Movie
A celebration of The Beach Boys—the legendary band that revolutionized pop music—and the iconic, harmonious sound they created that personified the California dream, captivating fans for generations and generations to come.
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Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery
Title: Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery
Character: Helen / Andi Brand
Released: November 12, 2022
Type: Movie
World-famous detective Benoit Blanc heads to Greece to peel back the layers of a mystery surrounding a tech billionaire and his eclectic crew of friends.
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Title: The Jennifer Hudson Show
Released: September 12, 2022
Type: TV
Talented entertainer and newly-minted EGOT Jennifer Hudson takes on the daytime talk show landscape.
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Title: Human Resources
Character: Claudia (voice)
Released: March 18, 2022
Type: TV
Lovebugs, Hormone Monsters and a parade of other creatures juggle romance, workplace drama and their human clients' needs in this "Big Mouth" spinoff.
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Title: We the People
Character: (voice)
Released: July 4, 2021
Type: TV
Learn the basics of rights and citizenship with upbeat songs by popular artists like Janelle Monáe, H.E.R., Adam Lambert, Brandi Carlile and more.
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The Glorias
Title: The Glorias
Character: Dorothy Pitman Hughes
Released: December 18, 2020
Type: Movie
An equal rights crusader, journalist and activist: Gloria Steinem embodies these and more. From her role in the revolutionary women's rights movement to her travels throughout the U.S. and around the world, Steinem has made an everlasting mark on modern history. A nontraditional chronicle of a trailblazing life.
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Antebellum
Title: Antebellum
Character: Veronica / Eden
Released: September 2, 2020
Type: Movie
Successful author Veronica finds herself trapped in a horrifying reality and must uncover the mind-bending mystery before it's too late.
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Title: Sex, Explained
Character: Self - Narrator
Released: January 2, 2020
Type: TV
From the biology of attraction to the history of birth control, explore the ins and outs of sex in this entertaining and enlightening series.
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Lady and the Tramp
Title: Lady and the Tramp
Character: Peg (voice)
Released: November 12, 2019
Type: Movie
The love story between a pampered Cocker Spaniel named Lady and a streetwise mongrel named Tramp. Lady finds herself out on the street after her owners have a baby and is saved from a pack by Tramp, who tries to show her to live her life footloose and collar-free.
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Harriet
Title: Harriet
Character: Marie Buchanon
Released: November 1, 2019
Type: Movie
The extraordinary tale of Harriet Tubman's escape from slavery and transformation into one of America's greatest heroes. Her courage, ingenuity and tenacity freed hundreds of slaves and changed the course of history.
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Title: Tamron Hall
Character: Self - Guest
Released: September 9, 2019
Type: TV
Former news host and journalist Tamron Hall discusses all things topical and engages those she interviews in thorough meaningful and entertaining conversations.
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Title: Janelle Monae Glastonbury 2019
Character: Self
Released: June 30, 2019
Type: TV
Janelle Monae sings as the spotlight falls on their at their Glastonbury set at the West Holts stage. Aired 30 Jun 2019.
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Janelle Monáe at Glastonbury 2019
Title: Janelle Monáe at Glastonbury 2019
Character: Self
Released: June 30, 2019
Type: Movie
Janelle Monáe performs during day five of Glastonbury Festival at Worthy Farm, Pilton on June 30, 2019.
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UglyDolls
Title: UglyDolls
Character: Mandy (voice)
Released: May 1, 2019
Type: Movie
In the adorably different town of Uglyville, weirdness is celebrated, strangeness is special and beauty is embraced as more than meets the eye. After traveling to the other side of a mountain, Moxy and her UglyDoll friends discover Perfection -- a town where more conventional dolls receive training before entering the real world to find the love of a child.
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Title: Desus & Mero
Character: Self - Illustrious Guest
Released: February 21, 2019
Type: TV
The first ever weekly late-night talk show on Showtime features popular TV and podcast personalities Desus and Mero speaking off the cuff and chatting with guests at the intersection of pop culture, sports, music, politics and more.
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Aretha! A Grammy Celebration for the Queen of Soul
Title: Aretha! A Grammy Celebration for the Queen of Soul
Character: Self
Released: January 13, 2019
Type: Movie
Tyler Perry hosts a tribute to the singer's legendary career, featuring performances from Yolanda Adams, Shirley Caesar, Alessia Cara, Kelly Clarkson, Common, Celine Dion, Jennifer Hudson, Alicia Keys, John Legend, Patti LaBelle and more.
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Welcome to Marwen
Title: Welcome to Marwen
Character: GI Julie
Released: December 21, 2018
Type: Movie
When a devastating attack shatters Mark Hogancamp and wipes away all memories, no one expected recovery. Putting together pieces from his old and new life, Mark meticulously creates a wondrous town named Marwen where he can heal and be heroic. As he builds an astonishing art installation — a testament to the most powerful women he knows — through his fantasy world, he draws strength to triumph in the real one.
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Title: Homecoming
Character: Jackie Calico / Alex Eastern
Released: November 1, 2018
Type: TV
Heidi Bergman is a caseworker at Homecoming, a Geist Group facility helping soldiers transition to civilian life. Years later she has started a new life, living with her mother and working as a waitress, when a Department of Defense auditor questions why she left the Homecoming facility. Heidi quickly realizes that there's a whole other story behind the story she's been telling herself.
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Dirty Computer
Title: Dirty Computer
Character: Jane 57821
Released: April 23, 2018
Type: Movie
The story of a young woman named Jane 57821, who is living in a totalitarian near-future society where citizens are referred to as 'computers.' 'Dirty Computer' explores humanity and what truly happens to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness when mind and machines merge, and when the government chooses fear over freedom.
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Title: Philip K. Dick's Electric Dreams
Character: Alexis
Released: September 17, 2017
Type: TV
A diverse anthology of ambitious, moving tales inspired by Philip K Dick's short stories.
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Hidden Figures
Title: Hidden Figures
Character: Mary Jackson
Released: December 10, 2016
Type: Movie
The untold story of Katherine G. Johnson, Dorothy Vaughan and Mary Jackson – brilliant African-American women working at NASA and serving as the brains behind one of the greatest operations in history – the launch of astronaut John Glenn into orbit. The visionary trio crossed all gender and race lines to inspire generations to dream big.
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BET Presents Love & Happiness: An Obama Celebration
Title: BET Presents Love & Happiness: An Obama Celebration
Character: Self - Performer
Released: November 15, 2016
Type: Movie
A White House concert and celebration in honor of the 8-year Presidency of Barack Obama and the First Lady Michelle Obama.
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Moonlight
Title: Moonlight
Character: Teresa
Released: October 21, 2016
Type: Movie
The tender, heartbreaking story of a young man’s struggle to find himself, told across three defining chapters in his life as he experiences the ecstasy, pain, and beauty of falling in love, while grappling with his own sexuality.
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Title: The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
Character: Self
Released: September 8, 2015
Type: TV
Stephen Colbert brings his signature satire and comedy to The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, the #1 show in late night, where he talks with an eclectic mix of guests about what is new and relevant in the worlds of politics, entertainment, business, music, technology, and more. Featuring bandleader Jon Batiste with his band Stay Human, the Emmy Award-nominated show is broadcast from the historic Ed Sullivan Theater. Stephen Colbert, Chris Licht, Tom Purcell, and Jon Stewart are executive producers. Barry Julien and Denise Rehrig serve as co-executive producers.must watch
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Title: The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
Character: Self - Guest
Released: September 8, 2015
Type: TV
Stephen Colbert brings his signature satire and comedy to The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, the #1 show in late night, where he talks with an eclectic mix of guests about what is new and relevant in the worlds of politics, entertainment, business, music, technology, and more. Featuring bandleader Jon Batiste with his band Stay Human, the Emmy Award-nominated show is broadcast from the historic Ed Sullivan Theater. Stephen Colbert, Chris Licht, Tom Purcell, and Jon Stewart are executive producers. Barry Julien and Denise Rehrig serve as co-executive producers.must watch
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Title: Close Up with The Hollywood Reporter
Character: Self
Released: August 2, 2015
Type: TV
Some of this year's most talked about talent open up about the challenges and triumphs of creating critically acclaimed series and performances.
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Janelle Monáe: Live at Lowlands 2014
Title: Janelle Monáe: Live at Lowlands 2014
Character: Self
Released: November 21, 2014
Type: Movie
Janelle Monáe performs on stage at Lowlands Festival at Evenemententerrein Walibi World on August 15, 2014 in Biddinghuizen, Netherlands.
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The Past Is a Grotesque Animal
Title: The Past Is a Grotesque Animal
Character: Self
Released: June 15, 2014
Type: Movie
A personal, accessible look at an artist - Kevin Barnes, frontman of the endlessly versatile indie pop band of Montreal - whose pursuit to make transcendent music at all costs drives him to value art over human relationships. As he struggles with all of those around him, family and bandmates alike, he's forced to reconsider the future of the band, begging the question - is this really worth it?
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The Maya Rudolph Show
Title: The Maya Rudolph Show
Character: Self
Released: May 19, 2014
Type: Movie
Maya Rudolph's take on the variety show special with guest stars in the vein of the Carol Burnett Show.
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Rio 2
Title: Rio 2
Character: Dr. Monae (voice)
Released: March 19, 2014
Type: Movie
It's a jungle out there for Blu, Jewel and their three kids after they're hurtled from Rio de Janeiro to the wilds of the Amazon. As Blu tries to fit in, he goes beak-to-beak with the vengeful Nigel, and meets the most fearsome adversary of all: his father-in-law.
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Title: Late Night with Seth Meyers
Character: Self
Released: February 25, 2014
Type: TV
Seth Meyers, who is "Saturday Night Live’s" longest serving anchor on the show’s wildly popular "Weekend Update," takes over as host of NBC’s "Late Night" — home to A-list celebrity guests, memorable comedy and the best in musical talent. As the Emmy Award-winning head writer for "SNL," Meyers has established a reputation for sharp wit and perfectly timed comedy, and has gained fame for his spot-on jokes and satire. Meyers takes his departure from "SNL" to his new post at "Late Night," as Jimmy Fallon moves to "The Tonight Show".
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Janelle Monáe: Live at iTunes Festival 2013
Title: Janelle Monáe: Live at iTunes Festival 2013
Character: Self
Released: November 17, 2013
Type: Movie
Janelle Monáe hit the 2013 iTunes Festival stage, and, as usual, the ‘Electric Lady’ songstress delivered. Monáe was cool and effortless in their performance of ‘Q.U.E.E.N.’ Never straying too far from their black and white striped mic stand, Monáe performed not only their vocals, but stood in for partner-in-crime Erykah Badu’s raps as well.
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Made in America
Title: Made in America
Character: Self
Released: October 11, 2013
Type: Movie
Hip-hop artist Jay-Z organizes the "Budweiser Made In America" music festival.
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Prince : Welcome 2 America - MSG New York
Title: Prince : Welcome 2 America - MSG New York
Character: Self
Released: December 29, 2010
Type: Movie
Prince at his best, performing all his mega hits, to a booked out Madison Square Garden in New York, on the 29th December 2010.
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Title: RuPaul's Drag Race: Untucked
Character: Self - Guest Judge
Released: February 1, 2010
Type: TV
The access-all-areas pass to the drama that you didn't see on the runway—the backstage bitchiness, the catfights, the struggles, the tears and the secrets. See what happens behind the scenes of RuPaul's Drag Race when the queens let their tucks breathe... and let their emotions flow.
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Title: RuPaul's Drag Race
Character: Self - Judge
Released: February 2, 2009
Type: TV
Join RuPaul, the world's most famous drag queen, as the host, mentor and judge for the ultimate in drag queen competitions. The top drag queens in the U.S. will vie for drag stardom as RuPaul, in full glamazon drag, will reign supreme in all judging and eliminations while helping guide the contestants as they prepare for each challenge.
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Title: The Daily Show
Character: Self
Released: July 22, 1996
Type: TV
The World's Fakest News Team tackle the biggest stories in news, politics and pop culture.
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Title: Late Show with David Letterman
Character: Self
Released: August 30, 1993
Type: TV
Late Show with David Letterman is an American late-night talk show hosted by David Letterman on CBS. The show debuted on August 30, 1993, and is produced by Letterman's production company, Worldwide Pants Incorporated and CBS Television Studios. The show's music director and band-leader of the house band, the CBS Orchestra, is Paul Shaffer. The head writer is Matt Roberts and the announcer is Alan Kalter. Of the major U.S. late-night programs, Late Show ranks second in cumulative average viewers over time and third in number of episodes over time. The show leads other late night shows in ad revenue with $271 million in 2009. In most U.S. markets the show airs at 11:35 p.m. Eastern/Pacific time, but is recorded Monday through Wednesday at 4:30 p.m., and Thursdays at 3:30 p.m and 6:00 p.m. The second Thursday episode usually airs on Friday of that week. In 2002, Late Show with David Letterman was ranked No. 7 on TV Guide's 50 Greatest TV Shows of All Time. CBS has a contract with Worldwide Pants to continue the show through 2014; by then, Letterman will surpass Johnny Carson as the longest tenured late-night talk show host.
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Title: LIVE with Kelly and Mark
Character: Self - Guest
Released: September 5, 1988
Type: TV
A morning talk show with A-list celebrity guests, top-notch performances and one-of-a-kind segments that are unrivaled on daytime television, plus spontaneous, hilarious and unpredictable talk.
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Title: Saturday Night Live
Character: Self - Musical Guest
Released: October 11, 1975
Type: TV
A late-night live television sketch comedy and variety show created by Lorne Michaels. The show's comedy sketches, which parody contemporary culture and politics, are performed by a large and varying cast of repertory and newer cast members. Each episode is hosted by a celebrity guest, who usually delivers an opening monologue and performs in sketches with the cast, and features performances by a musical guest.
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Title: Austin City Limits
Character: Self
Released: January 1, 1975
Type: TV
Now the longest-running music series in American television history, ACL showcases popular music legends and innovators from every genre.
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Title: Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest
Character: Performer - Los Angeles
Released: December 31, 1972
Type: TV
A much cherished annual tradition since 1972, the show includes special musical performances, reports on New Year’s celebrations from around the globe and the traditional countdown to midnight along with the iconic Times Square ball drop.
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Title: The Oscars
Character: Self
Released: March 19, 1953
Type: TV
An annual American awards ceremony honoring cinematic achievements in the film industry. The various category winners are awarded a copy of a statuette, officially the Academy Award of Merit, that is better known by its nickname Oscar.
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Atlantis
Title: Atlantis
Released: December 31, 1969
Type: Movie
A musical inspired by Pharrell Williams' childhood in Virginia Beach.
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Don't Look
Title: Don't Look
Released: December 31, 1969
Type: Movie
Plot under wraps, based on an unpublished short story by Colin Bannon.