Beyoncé

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Known Credits

152

Gender

Female

Birthday

1981-09-04 (44 years old)

Place of Birth

Houston, Texas, USA

Beyoncé

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.

Known For

  • Saturday Night Live

    Saturday Night Live

  • Top of the Pops

    Top of the Pops

  • Mufasa: The Lion King

    Mufasa: The Lion King

  • The View

    The View

  • Jimmy Kimmel Live!

    Jimmy Kimmel Live!

  • Keeping Up with the Kardashians

    Keeping Up with the Kardashians

  • The Tyra Banks Show

    The Tyra Banks Show

  • The Ellen DeGeneres Show

    The Ellen DeGeneres Show

  • MTV Video Music Awards

    MTV Video Music Awards

  • MTV Video Music Awards

    MTV Video Music Awards

  • The Tonight Show with Jay Leno

    The Tonight Show with Jay Leno

  • Intimate Portrait

    Intimate Portrait

  • The Lion King

    The Lion King

  • Wetten, dass..?

    Wetten, dass..?

  • Lip Sync Battle

    Lip Sync Battle

  • Pacific Blue

    Pacific Blue

  • Punk'd

    Punk'd

  • Wow! Wow! Wubbzy!

    Wow! Wow! Wubbzy!

  • GMTV

    GMTV

  • The Oscars

    The Oscars

  • The X Factor

    The X Factor

  • We Are One: The Obama Inaugural Celebration at the Lincoln Memorial

    We Are One: The Obama Inaugural Celebration at the Lincoln Memorial

  • VH1 Top 20 Video Countdown

    VH1 Top 20 Video Countdown

  • Epic

    Epic

  • Kids' Choice Awards

    Kids' Choice Awards

  • All of Us

    All of Us

  • Obsessed

    Obsessed

  • Star Academy

    Star Academy

  • Dreamgirls

    Dreamgirls

  • Entertainment Tonight

    Entertainment Tonight

  • Austin Powers in Goldmember

    Austin Powers in Goldmember

  • Global Citizen Festival 2015

    Global Citizen Festival 2015

  • Africa Rising

    Africa Rising

  • Lemonade

    Lemonade

  • Stevie Wonder: Songs in the Key of Life - An All-Star Grammy Salute

    Stevie Wonder: Songs in the Key of Life - An All-Star Grammy Salute

  • Cadillac Records

    Cadillac Records

  • Rove

    Rove

  • Nations United: Urgent Solutions for Urgent Times

    Nations United: Urgent Solutions for Urgent Times

  • The Pink Panther

    The Pink Panther

  • Beyoncé Bowl

    Beyoncé Bowl

  • BEYONCÉ

    BEYONCÉ

  • Beyonce & Jay-Z - Global Citizen Festival: Mandela 100

    Beyonce & Jay-Z - Global Citizen Festival: Mandela 100

  • Victoires de la musique

    Victoires de la musique

  • Beyoncé: Live At Roseland - Elements of 4

    Beyoncé: Live At Roseland - Elements of 4

  • History 101

    History 101

  • Beverly Hood

    Beverly Hood

  • Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé

    Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé

  • Hand In Hand: A Benefit For Hurricane Relief

    Hand In Hand: A Benefit For Hurricane Relief

  • HOMECOMING: A film by Beyoncé

    HOMECOMING: A film by Beyoncé

  • Today

    Today

  • Family Feud

    Family Feud

  • The Disney Family Singalong

    The Disney Family Singalong

  • Live 8

    Live 8

  • Bo' Selecta!

    Bo' Selecta!

  • The American Film Institute Salute to ...

    The American Film Institute Salute to ...

  • Sesame Street: 40 Years of Sunny Days

    Sesame Street: 40 Years of Sunny Days

  • Back to Business (The Making of Revel)

    Back to Business (The Making of Revel)

  • jeen-yuhs: A Kanye Trilogy

    jeen-yuhs: A Kanye Trilogy

  • Bang Bang

    Bang Bang

  • Black Is King

    Black Is King

  • The Sharon Osbourne Show

    The Sharon Osbourne Show

  • JAY-Z: Fade to Black

    JAY-Z: Fade to Black

  • Michael Jackson: 30th Anniversary Celebration

    Michael Jackson: 30th Anniversary Celebration

  • The Fighting Temptations

    The Fighting Temptations

  • Beyoncé: Year of 4

    Beyoncé: Year of 4

  • I Am... Sasha Fierce (Platinum Edition)

    I Am... Sasha Fierce (Platinum Edition)

  • The Early Show

    The Early Show

  • Beyoncé: X10 - The Mrs. Carter Show World Tour

    Beyoncé: X10 - The Mrs. Carter Show World Tour

  • On The Run II Tour: Beyoncé & JAY-Z

    On The Run II Tour: Beyoncé & JAY-Z

  • Ladies & Gentlemen... 50 Years of SNL Music

    Ladies & Gentlemen... 50 Years of SNL Music

  • Beyoncé: Self-Titled

    Beyoncé: Self-Titled

  • Beyoncé Presents: Making The Gift

    Beyoncé Presents: Making The Gift

  • Carmen: A Hip Hopera

    Carmen: A Hip Hopera

  • Beyoncé: Live at Budweiser Made in America Festival

    Beyoncé: Live at Budweiser Made in America Festival

  • Coldplay: A Head Full of Dreams

    Coldplay: A Head Full of Dreams

  • On the Run Tour: Beyoncé and Jay-Z

    On the Run Tour: Beyoncé and Jay-Z

  • The Concert for New York City

    The Concert for New York City

  • Me @ the Zoo

    Me @ the Zoo

  • Beyoncé: The Experience Live

    Beyoncé: The Experience Live

  • Destiny's Child :TMF Mini Concert - Live In New York

    Destiny's Child :TMF Mini Concert - Live In New York

  • Michael Jackson: Number Ones

    Michael Jackson: Number Ones

  • Watch the Throne

    Watch the Throne

  • Moonwalking: The True Story of Michael Jackson - Uncensored

    Moonwalking: The True Story of Michael Jackson - Uncensored

  • Destiny's Child Video Anthology

    Destiny's Child Video Anthology

  • Beyoncé: Life Is But a Dream

    Beyoncé: Life Is But a Dream

  • VH1 Divas 2000: A Tribute to Diana Ross

    VH1 Divas 2000: A Tribute to Diana Ross

  • Beyoncé: I Am... World Tour

    Beyoncé: I Am... World Tour

  • Beyoncé: Live in Atlantic City

    Beyoncé: Live in Atlantic City

  • Jay Z: Live at the Royal Albert Hall

    Jay Z: Live at the Royal Albert Hall

  • P!NK: Staying True

    P!NK: Staying True

  • Michael Jackson: The One

    Michael Jackson: The One

  • DJ Juice: The King is Back Mixtape Blend DVD Vol. 70

    DJ Juice: The King is Back Mixtape Blend DVD Vol. 70

  • Music Videos That Defined the 00’s

    Music Videos That Defined the 00’s

  • B'Day Anthology Video Album

    B'Day Anthology Video Album

  • This Morning

    This Morning

  • Prince and His Songs at the BBC

    Prince and His Songs at the BBC

  • You're Watching Video Music Box

    You're Watching Video Music Box

  • Quincy

    Quincy

  • Oprah's Next Chapter

    Oprah's Next Chapter

  • Destiny's Child: The Platinum's on the Wall

    Destiny's Child: The Platinum's on the Wall

  • Beyoncé: I Am...Yours - An Intimate Performance at Wynn Las Vegas

    Beyoncé: I Am...Yours - An Intimate Performance at Wynn Las Vegas

  • MTV Icon: Janet Jackson

    MTV Icon: Janet Jackson

  • Mistarello Presents: Hard Body Blends Volume 4

    Mistarello Presents: Hard Body Blends Volume 4

  • Walt Disney World Summer Jam Concert 2000

    Walt Disney World Summer Jam Concert 2000

  • 2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

    2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

  • Beyonce & Jay-Z: Power Love

    Beyonce & Jay-Z: Power Love

  • Dear Class of 2020

    Dear Class of 2020

  • Ford Presents Beyoncé Knowles, Friends & Family, Live From Ford's 100th Anniversary Celebration

    Ford Presents Beyoncé Knowles, Friends & Family, Live From Ford's 100th Anniversary Celebration

  • Maxim: Hot Clips 2

    Maxim: Hot Clips 2

  • Wow! Wow! Wubbzy!: Wubb Idol

    Wow! Wow! Wubbzy!: Wubb Idol

  • Beyoncé: Live At Global Citizen Festival 2015

    Beyoncé: Live At Global Citizen Festival 2015

  • RENAISSANCE

    RENAISSANCE

  • Lady Gaga: On the Edge

    Lady Gaga: On the Edge

  • Girls on Top 2

    Girls on Top 2

  • The Grammys

    The Grammys

  • The Grammys

    The Grammys

  • Sports Illustrated: Swimsuit 2007 TV Special

    Sports Illustrated: Swimsuit 2007 TV Special

  • Destiny's Child: Live in Atlanta

    Destiny's Child: Live in Atlanta

  • A New Day Has Come

    A New Day Has Come

  • This Is David Gest

    This Is David Gest

  • 4:44

    4:44

  • Elvis | Viva Las Vegas

    Elvis | Viva Las Vegas

  • Beyoncé: Self-Titled

    Beyoncé: Self-Titled

  • Ezinma

    Ezinma

  • Maxim: Hot Clips

    Maxim: Hot Clips

  • Beyoncé & Solange Knowles

    Beyoncé & Solange Knowles

  • Beyoncé: Baby and Beyond

    Beyoncé: Baby and Beyond

  • Destiny's Child: Survivor

    Destiny's Child: Survivor

  • Destiny's Child World Tour

    Destiny's Child World Tour

  • Beyoncé: Live at Wembley

    Beyoncé: Live at Wembley

  • Beyonce: Beyond the Glam

    Beyonce: Beyond the Glam

  • Queens of Soul at the BBC

    Queens of Soul at the BBC

  • Beyoncé: X10 - The Mrs. Carter Show World Tour

    Beyoncé: X10 - The Mrs. Carter Show World Tour

  • Jay-Z Live In Brooklyn

    Jay-Z Live In Brooklyn

  • Beyonce: The Sound of Change Live

    Beyonce: The Sound of Change Live

  • A Night with Beyonce

    A Night with Beyonce

  • The Women Concert for Change

    The Women Concert for Change

  • Beyonce: Limited Edition

    Beyonce: Limited Edition

  • Beyonce: Fierce and Fabulous

    Beyonce: Fierce and Fabulous

  • Beyoncé: The Ultimate Performer

    Beyoncé: The Ultimate Performer

  • BET Official Presents Beyoncé

    BET Official Presents Beyoncé

  • COWBOY CARTER

    COWBOY CARTER

  • Yours And Mine

    Yours And Mine

  • Beyoncé: The Formation World Tour

    Beyoncé: The Formation World Tour

  • A Celebration of Life for Kobe and Gianna Bryant

    A Celebration of Life for Kobe and Gianna Bryant

  • Beyonce: Queen B

    Beyonce: Queen B

  • Diana Ross: Supreme Sensation

    Diana Ross: Supreme Sensation

  • Soul Divas

    Soul Divas

  • Beyonce: On Top

    Beyonce: On Top

  • Beyonce: Live at the BBC

    Beyonce: Live at the BBC

  • Beyoncé: Unauthorized

    Beyoncé: Unauthorized

  • Beyoncé: Live at Coachella

    Beyoncé: Live at Coachella