Beyoncé
Acting • Born 1981-09-04
Biography
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
159 credits
Dreamgirls
Movie • 2006
Deena Jones
Austin Powers in Goldmember
Movie • 2002
Foxxy Cleopatra
BET Official Presents: Beyoncé
Movie • 2006
Self
The Fighting Temptations
Movie • 2003
Lilly
Destiny's Child :TMF Mini Concert - Live In New York
Movie • 2001
Self
The Pink Panther
Movie • 2006
Xania
Destiny's Child: Live in Atlanta
Movie • 2006
Vocals
Stevie Wonder: Songs in the Key of Life - An All-Star Grammy Salute
Movie • 2015
Self
Watch the Throne
Movie • 2011
Self
2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
Movie • 2021
Self
4:44
Movie • 2017
Self (archive footage)
Carmen: A Hip Hopera
Movie • 2001
Carmen Brown
Obsessed
Movie • 2009
Sharon Charles
Beyoncé: The Experience Live
Movie • 2007
Self
Beyoncé: I Am... World Tour
Movie • 2010
Self
You're Watching Video Music Box
Movie • 2021
Self (archive footage)
JAY-Z: Fade to Black
Movie • 2004
Self
Beyoncé: Live at Roseland - Elements of 4
Movie • 2011
Self
DJ Juice: The King is Back Mixtape Blend DVD Vol. 70
Movie • 2009
Self (archive footage)
Mistarello Presents: Hard Body Blends Volume 4
Movie • 2009
Self (archive footage)
A Night with Beyonce
Movie • 2011
Self
Beyoncé & Solange Knowles
Movie • 2023
Self (archive footage)
Beyoncé: The Ultimate Performer
Movie • 2006
Self
Beyoncé: I Am...Yours - An Intimate Performance at Wynn Las Vegas
Movie • 2009
Self
Sesame Street: 40 Years of Sunny Days
Movie • 2010
Self - Destiny's Child (uncredited) (archive footage)
Epic
Movie • 2013
Queen Tara (voice)
Soul Divas
Movie • 2007
Self
Lady Gaga: On the Edge
Movie • 2012
Self
Jay-Z Live In Brooklyn
Movie • 2012
Self
Global Citizen Festival 2015
Movie • 2015
Self
Sports Illustrated: Swimsuit 2007 TV Special
Movie • 2007
Self
Beyoncé: Life Is But a Dream
Movie • 2013
Self
Beyoncé: Baby and Beyond
Movie • 2013
Self
Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé
Movie • 2023
Self
On The Run II Tour: Beyoncé & JAY-Z
Movie • 2018
Self
Beyoncé: The Formation World Tour
Movie • 2017
Self
Beyoncé: Live in Atlantic City
Movie • 2013
Self
Beyoncé: Self-Titled
Movie • 2013
Self
A New Day Has Come
Movie • 2002
Self
Michael Jackson: Number Ones
Movie • 2003
Self (archive footage)
Beyonce: Limited Edition
Movie • 2023
Self
On the Run Tour: Beyoncé and Jay-Z
Movie • 2014
Self - Performer
Wow! Wow! Wubbzy!: Wubb Idol
Movie • 2009
Shine (voice)
Beyoncé: X10 - The Mrs. Carter Show World Tour
Movie • 2014
Self
Beyonce: The Sound of Change Live
Movie • 2013
Self
Beyonce & Jay-Z: Power Love
Movie • 2021
Self
Queens of Soul at the BBC
Movie • 2015
Self (archive footage)
Yours And Mine
Movie • 2014
Self
BEYONCÉ
Movie • 2014
Self
Girls on Top 2
Movie • 2005
Self
Maxim: Hot Clips
Movie • 2003
Self (archive footage)
Maxim: Hot Clips 2
Movie • 2004
Self (archive footage)
Cadillac Records
Movie • 2008
Etta James
Jay Z: Live at the Royal Albert Hall
Movie • 2006
Self
Mufasa: The Lion King
Movie • 2024
Nala (voice)
Ford Presents Beyoncé Knowles, Friends & Family, Live From Ford's 100th Anniversary Celebration
Movie • 2003
Self
Lemonade
Movie • 2016
Self
Destiny's Child World Tour
Movie • 2003
Vocals
The Women Concert for Change
Movie • 2013
Self
Prince and His Songs at the BBC
Movie • 2024
Self (archive footage)
VH1 Divas 2000: A Tribute to Diana Ross
Movie • 2000
Self
B'Day Anthology Video Album
Movie • 2007
Self
Hand In Hand: A Benefit For Hurricane Relief
Movie • 2017
Self
Live 8
Movie • 2005
Self
The Lion King
Movie • 2019
Nala (voice)
Me @ the Zoo
Movie • 2012
Self (archive footage)
Beyoncé: Live at Wembley
Movie • 2004
Self
Beyoncé: Live At Global Citizen Festival 2015
Movie • 2015
Self
The Concert for New York City
Movie • 2001
Self
Coldplay: A Head Full of Dreams
Movie • 2018
Self
Beyoncé: Year of 4
Movie • 2011
Self
Beverly Hood
Movie • 1999
Girl #1
Elvis | Viva Las Vegas
Movie • 2008
Self
HOMECOMING: A film by Beyoncé
Movie • 2019
Self
Beyoncé: Live at Budweiser Made in America Festival
Movie • 2015
Self
Quincy
Movie • 2018
Self
Beyoncé: Unauthorized
Movie • 2003
Self
Africa Rising
Movie • 2019
Self - Musician (archive footage)
Beyoncé Presents: Making The Gift
Movie • 2019
Self
P!NK: Staying True
Movie • 2013
Self
A Celebration of Life for Kobe and Gianna Bryant
Movie • 2020
Music Videos That Defined the 00’s
Movie • 2019
Self (archive footage)
The Disney Family Singalong
Movie • 2020
Self - Performer
Michael Jackson: 30th Anniversary Celebration
Movie • 2001
Self
MTV Icon: Janet Jackson
Movie • 2001
Self
We Are One: The Obama Inaugural Celebration at the Lincoln Memorial
Movie • 2009
Self
Dear Class of 2020
Movie • 2020
Self
Beyonce & Jay-Z - Global Citizen Festival: Mandela 100
Movie • 2018
Self
Black Is King
Movie • 2020
Nations United: Urgent Solutions for Urgent Times
Movie • 2020
Self
Beyonce: Beyond the Glam
Movie • 2013
Self
Beyonce: On Top
Movie • 2018
Self
Beyonce: Queen B
Movie • 2016
Self (archive footage)
Beyonce: Fierce and Fabulous
Movie • 2014
Self
Michael Jackson: The One
Movie • 2004
Self
Ezinma
Movie • 2021
Self
Moonwalking: The True Story of Michael Jackson - Uncensored
Movie • 2009
Self
Beyonce: Live at the BBC
Movie • 2006
Self
Bang Bang
Movie • 2014
Beyoncé
Destiny's Child Video Anthology
Movie • 2013
Self
Family Feud
Movie • 2018
Self
Beyoncé Bowl
Movie • 2024
Self
I Am... Sasha Fierce (Platinum Edition)
Movie • 2009
Self
Beyoncé: Live at Coachella
Movie • 2018
Herself
Back to Business (The Making of Revel)
Movie • 2012
Herself
Ladies & Gentlemen... 50 Years of SNL Music
Movie • 2025
Self (archive footage)
Walt Disney World Summer Jam Concert 2000
Movie • 2000
Diana Ross: Supreme Sensation
Movie • 2023
Self
RENAISSANCE
Movie
Beyoncé: Cowboy Carter Tour
Movie
Cowboy Carter
Destiny's Child: Survivor
Movie • 2001
Self
Destiny's Child: The Platinum's on the Wall
Movie • 2001
Self
Sesame Street: Singing with the Stars
Movie • 2012
Self
Beyoncé: 2014 MTV's Video Music Awards Performance
Movie
Self
Walt Disney World Christmas Day Parade
Movie • 2006
Self
Diane Warren: Relentless
Movie • 2025
Self (archival footage)
Beyoncé: Live at the Glastonbury Festival
Movie • 2011
Beyoncé
The 67th Annual Grammy Awards
Movie • 2025
Self
This Morning
TV • 1988
Self
The Ellen DeGeneres Show
TV • 2003
Self
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
TV • 2003
Self
All of Us
TV • 2003
Self
Top of the Pops
TV • 1964
Self
Today
TV • 1952
Self
The Tyra Banks Show
TV • 2005
Self - Guest
Punk'd
TV • 2003
Self
The View
TV • 1997
Self
The Sharon Osbourne Show
TV • 2003
Self - Guest
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
TV • 1992
Self - Guest
The Early Show
TV • 1999
Self
Rove
TV • 1999
Self
The X Factor
TV • 2004
Self
jeen-yuhs: A Kanye Trilogy
TV • 2022
Self (archive footage)
This Is David Gest
TV • 2007
Self
The Grammys
TV • 1959
Self
The Oscars
TV • 1953
Self
GMTV
TV • 1993
Self
Oprah's Next Chapter
TV • 2012
Self
Victoires de la musique
TV • 1985
Self
MTV Video Music Awards
TV • 1984
Self - Nominee & Winner
Wetten, dass..?
TV • 1981
Self
Kids' Choice Awards
TV • 1987
Self
Intimate Portrait
TV • 1993
Self
Lip Sync Battle
TV • 2015
Self
MTV Video Music Awards
TV • 1984
Self
Wow! Wow! Wubbzy!
TV • 2006
Shine (voice)
Beyoncé: Self-Titled
TV • 2013
Self
Saturday Night Live
TV • 1975
Self - Musical Guest
History 101
TV • 2020
Self (archive footage)
Keeping Up with the Kardashians
TV • 2007
Self
Entertainment Tonight
TV • 1981
Self
Star Academy
TV • 2001
Self
Pacific Blue
TV • 1996
Beyoncé
Bo' Selecta!
TV • 2002
Self
The American Film Institute Salute to ...
TV • 1973
Self
VH1 Top 20 Video Countdown
TV • 2003
Self
Beyoncé: X10 - The Mrs. Carter Show World Tour
TV • 2014
Self
The Grammys
TV • 1959
Self - Performer
Elle Style Awards
TV • 1997
Self - Winner