Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Gender

Female

Birthday

November 30, 1985 (39 years old)

Place of Birth

Kansas City, Kansas, USA

Janelle Monáe

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.

Known For

Janelle Monáe: Live at iTunes Festival 2013

Prince : Welcome 2 America - MSG New York

BET Presents Love & Happiness: An Obama Celebration

Aretha! A Grammy Celebration for the Queen of Soul

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

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