Akon
Acting • Born 1973-04-16
Biography
Aliaume Damala Badara Akon Thiam (born April 16, 1973),better known as Akon, is an American singer, rapper, songwriter, businessman, record producer and actor. He rose to prominence in 2004 following the release of "Locked Up", the first single from his debut album Trouble.
Filmography
35 credits
Miracles Across 125th Street
Movie • 2021
Himself
Plies: Goon In the Trap
Movie • 2010
Mistarello Presents: Hard Body Blends Volume 4
Movie • 2009
Self (archive footage)
Ghostride the Whip: The Hyphy Movement
Movie • 2008
Self
American Heist
Movie • 2014
Sugar
A GRAMMY Salute to 50 Years of Hip-Hop
Movie • 2023
Self
Black November
Movie • 2012
Opuwei
Kiss and Tail: The Hollywood Jumpoff
Movie • 2009
Self
Black and Blue: Legends of the Hip-Hop Cop
Movie • 2006
Self
Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping
Movie • 2016
Akon
Tooken
Movie • 2015
Himself
Lady Gaga: One Sequin at a Time
Movie • 2010
Self
Travis Scott: Look Mom I Can Fly
Movie • 2019
Self
YouTube Live
Movie • 2008
Himself
The American King
Movie • 2020
Sebastian
Love, Kills xx
Movie • 2010
The man
Lady Gaga: Out Of Control
Movie • 2011
Self (archive footage)
Pepsi: Africa
Movie • 2010
Self
Star Academy
TV • 2001
Self
Music Nuggets
TV • 2010
Self
SINGER
TV • 2013
Self
Victoria's Secret Fashion Show
TV • 1995
Self
Punk'd
TV • 2003
Self
Saturday Night Live
TV • 1975
Self - Musical Guest
Raw
TV • 1993
Self
MTV Video Music Awards
TV • 1984
Self
History 101
TV • 2020
Self (archive footage)
MTV Europe Music Awards
TV • 1994
Self - Performer
Saturday Night Live
TV • 1975
Self - Cameo (uncredited)
Sherri
TV • 2022
Self - Guest
Miss USA
TV • 1963
Self - Entertainment
LIVE with Kelly and Mark
TV • 1988
Self - Guest
Free Radio
TV • 2008
Self
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
TV • 2003
Self
Smash Hits Poll Winners Party
TV • 1988