Beyoncé
Known for: Acting
Beyoncé Giselle Knowles-Carter (born September 4, 1981), often known simply as Beyoncé, is an American R&B and pop recording artist and actress. Born and raised in Houston, Texas, she enrolled in various performing arts schools and was first exposed to singing and dancing competitions as a child. Knowles rose to fame in the late 1990s as the lead singer of the R&B girl group Destiny's Child, one of the world's best-selling girl groups of all time. During the hiatus of Destiny's Child, Knowles released her debut solo album Dangerously in Love (2003), which spawned the number one hits "Crazy in Love" and "Baby Boy" and became one of the most successful albums of that year, earning her a then record-tying five Grammy Awards. Following the group's disbandment in 2005, Knowles released B'Day in 2006. It debuted at number one on the Billboard charts and included the hits "Déjà Vu", "Irreplaceable" and "Beautiful Liar". Her third solo album I Am... Sasha Fierce, released in November 2008, included the anthemic "Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)". The album and its singles earned her six Grammy Awards, breaking the record for most Grammy Awards won by a female artist in one night. Knowles is one of the most honored artists by the Grammys with 16 awards—13 as a solo artist and three as a member of Destiny's Child. Knowles began her acting career in 2001, appearing in the musical film Carmen: A Hip Hopera. In 2006, she starred in the lead role in the film adaptation of the 1981 Broadway musical Dreamgirls, for which she earned two Golden Globe nominations. Knowles launched her family's fashion line, House of Deréon, in 2004, and has endorsed such brands as Pepsi, Tommy Hilfiger, Armani and L'Oréal. In 2010, Forbes ranked Knowles at number two on its list of the 100 Most Powerful and Influential Celebrities in the world; she was also listed as the most powerful and influential musician in the world. Time also included Knowles on its list of the "100 Most Influential People in the World". Knowles has attained five Hot 100 number one singles as a solo performer and four with Destiny's Child, and as a solo artist, has sold over 35 million albums and singles in the U.S.; according to Sony, her total record sales, when combined with the group, have surpassed 100 million. On December 11, 2009, Billboard listed Knowles as the most successful female artist of the 2000s decade and the top Radio Artist of the decade. In February 2010, the RIAA listed her as the top certified artist of the decade.
Filmography
Series
Late Show with David Letterman
Self - Guest
1993
Series
Saturday Night Live
Self - Musical Guest
1975
Series
Top of the Pops
Self
1964
Series
The View
Self
1997
Series
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Self
2003
Series
Wetten, dass..?
Self
1981
Series
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
Self - Guest
1992
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Keeping Up with the Kardashians
Self
2007
Series
The Ellen DeGeneres Show
Self
2003
Series
The Tyra Banks Show
Self - Guest
2005
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MTV Video Music Awards
Self - Nominee & Winner
1984
Series
MTV Video Music Awards
Self
1984
Film
Mufasa: The Lion King
Nala (voice)
2024
Series
The X Factor
Self
2004
Film
The Lion King
Nala (voice)
2019
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Punk'd
Self
2003
Series
The Oscars
Self
1953
Series
Wow! Wow! Wubbzy!
Shine (voice)
2006
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Intimate Portrait
Self
1993
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Pacific Blue
Beyoncé
1996
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GMTV
Self
1993
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Lip Sync Battle
Self
2015
Series
Victoires de la musique
Self
1985
Series
All of Us
Self
2003
Series
Rove
Self
1999
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Epic
Queen Tara (voice)
2013
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Kids' Choice Awards
Self
1987
Series
Today
Self
1952
Film
Austin Powers in Goldmember
Foxxy Cleopatra
2002
Series
Star Academy
Self
2001
Series
VH1 Top 20 Video Countdown
Self
2003
Series
Bo' Selecta!
Self
2002
Series
History 101
Self (archive footage)
2020
Series
Elle Style Awards
Self - Winner
1997
Film
The Pink Panther
Xania
2006
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Entertainment Tonight
Self
1981
Film
Dreamgirls
Deena Jones
2006
Film
Obsessed
Sharon Charles
2009
Series
Hollywood Black
Self (archive footage)
2024
Series
The Sharon Osbourne Show
Self - Guest
2003
Series
The American Film Institute Salute to ...
Self
1973
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The True Story of...
Self (archive footage)
2017
Series
jeen-yuhs: A Kanye Trilogy
Self (archive footage)
2022
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Cadillac Records
Etta James
2008
Series
The Early Show
Self
1999
Oprah's Next Chapter
Self
2012
Film
MTV Icon: Janet Jackson
Self
2001
Pepsi Smash
Self
2003
Film
Family Feud
Self
2018
Film
The Fighting Temptations
Lilly
2003
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HOMECOMING: A film by Beyoncé
Self
2019
Film
Ladies & Gentlemen... 50 Years of SNL Music
Self (archive footage)
2025
Film
Live 8
Self
2005
Film
The Concert for New York City
Self
2001
Film
The Disney Family Singalong
Self - Performer
2020
Series
This Morning
Self
1988
Film
Carmen: A Hip Hopera
Carmen Brown
2001
Film
Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé
Self
2023
Film
Beverly Hood
Girl #1
1999
Film
Michael Jackson: Number Ones
Self (archive footage)
2003
Film
Quincy
Self
2018
Film
Michael Jackson: 30th Anniversary Celebration
Self
2001
Film
Coldplay: A Head Full of Dreams
Self
2018
Film
You're Watching Video Music Box
Self (archive footage)
2021
Film
Music Videos That Defined the 00’s
Self (archive footage)
2019
Film
Sesame Street: 40 Years of Sunny Days
Self - Destiny's Child (uncredited) (archive footage)
2010
Film
Dear Class of 2020
Self
2020
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P!NK: Staying True
Self
2013
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A New Day Has Come
Self
2002
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Black Is King
2020
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2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
Self
2021
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Beyoncé Presents: Making The Gift
Self
2019
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JAY-Z: Fade to Black
Self
2004
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Lemonade
Self
2016
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Maxim: Hot Clips 2
Self (archive footage)
2004
Film
Diane Warren: Relentless
Self (archive footage)
2025
Film
Wow! Wow! Wubbzy!: Wubb Idol
Shine (voice)
2009
Film
Stevie Wonder: Songs in the Key of Life - An All-Star Grammy Salute
Self
2015
Film
Sesame Street: Singing with the Stars
Self
2012
Film
Michael Jackson: The One
Self
2004
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Destiny's Child: Live in Atlanta
Vocals
2006
Film
Soul Divas
Self
2007
Film
We Are One: The Obama Inaugural Celebration at the Lincoln Memorial
Self
2009
Film
Beyoncé: The Experience Live
Self
2007
Film
Beyoncé Bowl
Self
2024
Film
Beyoncé: Live at Wembley
Self
2004
Film
RENAISSANCE
Film
Lady Gaga: On the Edge
Self
2012
Film
Watch the Throne
Self
2011
Film
Beyoncé: I Am... World Tour
Self
2010
Film
BEYONCÉ
Self
2014
Film
Walt Disney World Christmas Day Parade
Self
2006
Film
Maxim: Hot Clips
Self (archive footage)
2003
Ezinma
Self
2021
This Is David Gest
Self
2007
Film
Elvis | Viva Las Vegas
Self
2008
Film
On the Run Tour: Beyoncé and Jay-Z
Self - Performer
2014
Film
Beyoncé: Unauthorized
Self
2003
Film
Diana Ross: Supreme Sensation
Self
2023
Film
Beyoncé: Life Is But a Dream
Self
2013
Film
The Women Concert for Change
Self
2013
Series
The Grammys
Self
1959
Series
The Grammys
Self - Performer
1959
Film
4:44
Self (archive footage)
2017
Film
Beyoncé: Live at Roseland - Elements of 4
Self
2011
Film
Me @ the Zoo
Self (archive footage)
2012
Film
VH1 Divas 2000: A Tribute to Diana Ross
Self
2000
Film
Nations United: Urgent Solutions for Urgent Times
Self
2020
DJ Juice: The King is Back Mixtape Blend DVD Vol. 70
Self (archive footage)
2009
Film
Beyoncé: I Am... Sasha Fierce (Platinum Edition)
Self
2009
Film
Sports Illustrated: Swimsuit 2007 TV Special
Self
2007
Film
Beyoncé: I Am...Yours - An Intimate Performance at Wynn Las Vegas
Self
2009
Film
A Night with Beyonce
Self
2011
Film
Beyoncé & Solange Knowles
Self (archive footage)
2023
Film
Beyoncé: Live in Atlantic City
Self
2013
Film
Beyoncé: Baby and Beyond
Self
2013
Mistarello Presents: Hard Body Blends Volume 4
Self (archive footage)
2009
Film
Girls on Top 2
Self
2005
Film
Global Citizen Festival 2015
Self
2015
Series
Beyoncé: Self-Titled
Self
2013
Series
Beyoncé: X10 - The Mrs. Carter Show World Tour
Self
2014
Film
Walt Disney World Summer Jam Concert 2000
2000
Film
B'Day Anthology Video Album
Self
2007
Film
Beyonce: Live at the BBC
Self
2006
Film
Beyoncé: Self-Titled
Self
2013
Film
Destiny's Child: Survivor
Self
2001
Film
Destiny's Child Video Anthology
Self
2013
Film
A Celebration of Life for Kobe and Gianna Bryant
Self
2020
Film
Prince and His Songs at the BBC
Self (archive footage)
2024
Film
Back to Business (The Making of Revel)
Herself
2012
Film
Beyonce: Shine
Self
2010
Film
Africa Rising
Self - Musician (archive footage)
2019
Film
Destiny's Child World Tour
Vocals
2003
Film
Beyonce & Jay-Z: Power Love
Self
2021
Jay Z: Live at the Royal Albert Hall
Self
2006
Film
Hand In Hand: A Benefit For Hurricane Relief
Self
2017
Film
Beyoncé: The Ultimate Performer
Self
2006
Film
BET Official Presents: Beyoncé
Self
2006
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Beyonce: On Top
Self
2018
Film
On The Run II Tour: Beyoncé & JAY-Z
Self
2018
Film
Queens of Soul at the BBC
Self (archive footage)
2015
Film
Moonwalking: The True Story of Michael Jackson - Uncensored
Self
2009
Film
Beyonce: Beyond the Glam
Self
2013
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Beyoncé: The Formation World Tour
Self
2017
Film
Beyonce & Jay-Z - Global Citizen Festival: Mandela 100
Self
2018
Film
Ford Presents Beyoncé Knowles, Friends & Family, Live From Ford's 100th Anniversary Celebration
Self
2003
Film
Destiny's Child: The Platinum's on the Wall
Self
2001
Film
Bang Bang
Beyoncé
2014
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Beyonce: Limited Edition
Self
2023
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Beyoncé: Year of 4
Self
2011
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Beyonce: Fierce and Fabulous
Self
2014
Jay-Z Live In Brooklyn
Self
2012
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Beyoncé: Live at Budweiser Made in America Festival
Self
2015
Film
Beyonce B'Day Anthology Video Album
2007
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Yours And Mine
Self
2014
Film
Beyonce: Queen B
Self (archive footage)
2016
Film
Beyoncé: X10 - The Mrs. Carter Show World Tour
Self
2014
Film
Destiny's Child: TMF Mini Concert - Live In New York
Self
2001
Film
Beyoncé: 2014 MTV's Video Music Awards Performance
Self
Film
Beyonce: The Sound of Change Live
Self
2013
Film
Beyoncé: Live At Global Citizen Festival 2015
Self
2015