Acting
Janelle Monáe
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
- 2026Bass X MachinaGlory (voice)6 ep.
- 2022The Jennifer Hudson ShowSelf - Guest3 ep.
- 2022Human ResourcesClaudia (voice)1 ep.
- 2022JANET JACKSON.Self2 ep.
- 2021We the People(voice)10 ep.
- 2020Sex, ExplainedSelf - Narrator5 ep.
- 2019Desus & MeroSelf - Illustrious Guest1 ep.
- 2018HomecomingJackie Calico / Alex Eastern7 ep.
- 2017Philip K. Dick's Electric DreamsAlexis1 ep.
- 2015The Late Show with Stephen ColbertSelf - Guest3 ep.
- 2014Variety Studio: Actors on ActorsSelf1 ep.
- 2009Stargate UniverseSelf1 ep.
- 1997GlastonburySelf1 ep.
- 1992Later... with Jools Holland3 ep.
- 1975Austin City LimitsSelf1 ep.
- 1967Titel, Thesen, TemperamenteSelf1 ep.
- 1959The GrammysSelf4 ep.
Behind the camera
- 2026Bass X MachinaTheme Song Performance6 ep.
Guest appearances
- 2023The Jennifer Hudson ShowSelf - Guest3 ep.
- 2020The OscarsSelf2 ep.
- 2023RuPaul's Drag Race: UntuckedSelf - Guest Judge1 ep.
- 2023RuPaul's Drag RaceSelf - Guest Judge1 ep.
- 2023Variety Studio: Actors on ActorsSelf1 ep.
- 2018The Late Show with Stephen ColbertSelf, Self - Guest3 ep.
- 2020Late Night with Seth MeyersSelf2 ep.
- 2022LIVE with Kelly and MarkSelf - Guest2 ep.
- 2022The Daily ShowSelf1 ep.
- 2022Human ResourcesClaudia (voice)1 ep.
- 2022JANET JACKSON.Self2 ep.
- 2020Desus & MeroSelf - Illustrious Guest1 ep.
- 2020Close Up with The Hollywood ReporterSelf1 ep.
- 2020The Tamron Hall ShowSelf - Guest1 ep.
- 2020Jimmy Kimmel Live!Self - Guest1 ep.
- 2019GlastonburySelf1 ep.
- 2018The GrammysSelf2 ep.
- 2018Austin City LimitsSelf1 ep.
- 2018Titel, Thesen, TemperamenteSelf1 ep.
- 2018Philip K. Dick's Electric DreamsAlexis1 ep.
- 2014Late Show with David LettermanSelf - Musical Guest1 ep.
- 2013Saturday Night LiveSelf - Musical Guest1 ep.
- 2010Later... with Jools Holland3 ep.
- 2010Dancing with the StarsSelf - Musical Guest1 ep.
- 2009Stargate UniverseSelf1 ep.
Also known as: Janelle Monáe Robinson