Beyoncé

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Known Credits

149

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

  • Top of the Pops

    Top of the Pops

  • Saturday Night Live

    Saturday Night Live

  • Jimmy Kimmel Live!

    Jimmy Kimmel Live!

  • Wetten, dass..?

    Wetten, dass..?

  • The View

    The View

  • Mufasa: The Lion King

    Mufasa: The Lion King

  • The Tyra Banks Show

    The Tyra Banks Show

  • The Ellen DeGeneres Show

    The Ellen DeGeneres Show

  • The Tonight Show with Jay Leno

    The Tonight Show with Jay Leno

  • MTV Video Music Awards

    MTV Video Music Awards

  • MTV Video Music Awards

    MTV Video Music Awards

  • Keeping Up with the Kardashians

    Keeping Up with the Kardashians

  • GMTV

    GMTV

  • Intimate Portrait

    Intimate Portrait

  • Pacific Blue

    Pacific Blue

  • Punk'd

    Punk'd

  • Lip Sync Battle

    Lip Sync Battle

  • The Lion King

    The Lion King

  • Wow! Wow! Wubbzy!

    Wow! Wow! Wubbzy!

  • The Oscars

    The Oscars

  • HOMECOMING: A film by Beyoncé

    HOMECOMING: A film by Beyoncé

  • Epic

    Epic

  • The X Factor

    The X Factor

  • All of Us

    All of Us

  • VH1 Top 20 Video Countdown

    VH1 Top 20 Video Countdown

  • The Pink Panther

    The Pink Panther

  • Star Academy

    Star Academy

  • Today

    Today

  • History 101

    History 101

  • Entertainment Tonight

    Entertainment Tonight

  • Kids' Choice Awards

    Kids' Choice Awards

  • Austin Powers in Goldmember

    Austin Powers in Goldmember

  • Dreamgirls

    Dreamgirls

  • Obsessed

    Obsessed

  • Beyoncé: Life Is But a Dream

    Beyoncé: Life Is But a Dream

  • Rove

    Rove

  • Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé

    Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé

  • Victoires de la musique

    Victoires de la musique

  • Beyoncé: Self-Titled

    Beyoncé: Self-Titled

  • Bo' Selecta!

    Bo' Selecta!

  • jeen-yuhs: A Kanye Trilogy

    jeen-yuhs: A Kanye Trilogy

  • The American Film Institute Salute to ...

    The American Film Institute Salute to ...

  • Africa Rising

    Africa Rising

  • BEYONCÉ

    BEYONCÉ

  • Lemonade

    Lemonade

  • Sesame Street: 40 Years of Sunny Days

    Sesame Street: 40 Years of Sunny Days

  • Black Is King

    Black Is King

  • Beyoncé Presents: Making The Gift

    Beyoncé Presents: Making The Gift

  • 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

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

    Beyoncé: X10 - The Mrs. Carter Show World Tour

  • The Early Show

    The Early Show

  • Cadillac Records

    Cadillac Records

  • The Concert for New York City

    The Concert for New York City

  • The Women Concert for Change

    The Women Concert for Change

  • B'Day Anthology Video Album

    B'Day Anthology Video Album

  • Beyoncé: Year of 4

    Beyoncé: Year of 4

  • The Disney Family Singalong

    The Disney Family Singalong

  • Coldplay: A Head Full of Dreams

    Coldplay: A Head Full of Dreams

  • Beyonce & Jay-Z: Power Love

    Beyonce & Jay-Z: Power Love

  • Beyoncé: Live At Roseland - Elements of 4

    Beyoncé: Live At Roseland - Elements of 4

  • Me @ the Zoo

    Me @ the Zoo

  • Jay Z: Live at the Royal Albert Hall

    Jay Z: Live at the Royal Albert Hall

  • Michael Jackson: The One

    Michael Jackson: The One

  • The Sharon Osbourne Show

    The Sharon Osbourne Show

  • This Morning

    This Morning

  • JAY-Z: Fade to Black

    JAY-Z: Fade to Black

  • Prince and His Songs at the BBC

    Prince and His Songs at the BBC

  • Watch the Throne

    Watch the Throne

  • Michael Jackson: 30th Anniversary Celebration

    Michael Jackson: 30th Anniversary Celebration

  • Live 8

    Live 8

  • VH1 Divas 2000: A Tribute to Diana Ross

    VH1 Divas 2000: A Tribute to Diana Ross

  • Family Feud

    Family Feud

  • Back to Business (The Making of Revel)

    Back to Business (The Making of Revel)

  • Beyoncé Bowl

    Beyoncé Bowl

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

    Ladies & Gentlemen... 50 Years of SNL Music

  • Beyoncé: I Am... World Tour

    Beyoncé: I Am... World Tour

  • A Celebration of Life for Kobe and Gianna Bryant

    A Celebration of Life for Kobe and Gianna Bryant

  • MTV Icon: Janet Jackson

    MTV Icon: Janet Jackson

  • Beyoncé: Live in Atlantic City

    Beyoncé: Live in Atlantic City

  • Oprah's Next Chapter

    Oprah's Next Chapter

  • The Fighting Temptations

    The Fighting Temptations

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

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

  • Beverly Hood

    Beverly Hood

  • Quincy

    Quincy

  • Carmen: A Hip Hopera

    Carmen: A Hip Hopera

  • Global Citizen Festival 2015

    Global Citizen Festival 2015

  • Hand In Hand: A Benefit For Hurricane Relief

    Hand In Hand: A Benefit For Hurricane Relief

  • Bang Bang

    Bang Bang

  • Destiny's Child Video Anthology

    Destiny's Child Video Anthology

  • Elvis | Viva Las Vegas

    Elvis | Viva Las Vegas

  • Michael Jackson: Number Ones

    Michael Jackson: Number Ones

  • On the Run Tour: Beyoncé and Jay-Z

    On the Run Tour: Beyoncé and Jay-Z

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

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

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

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

  • The Grammys

    The Grammys

  • The Beyoncé Experience Live

    The Beyoncé Experience Live

  • 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

  • Beyoncé: Self-Titled

    Beyoncé: Self-Titled

  • Destiny's Child: Live in Atlanta

    Destiny's Child: Live in Atlanta

  • I Am...Sasha Fierce

    I Am...Sasha Fierce

  • P!NK: Staying True

    P!NK: Staying True

  • A New Day Has Come

    A New Day Has Come

  • Diana Ross: Supreme Sensation

    Diana Ross: Supreme Sensation

  • Queens of Soul at the BBC

    Queens of Soul at the BBC

  • Yours And Mine

    Yours And Mine

  • Music Videos That Defined the 00’s

    Music Videos That Defined the 00’s

  • This Is David Gest

    This Is David Gest

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

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

  • You're Watching Video Music Box

    You're Watching Video Music Box

  • 2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

    2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

  • Soul Divas

    Soul Divas

  • Beyonce: Limited Edition

    Beyonce: Limited Edition

  • Beyoncé & Solange Knowles

    Beyoncé & Solange Knowles

  • Beyonce: Fierce and Fabulous

    Beyonce: Fierce and Fabulous

  • 4:44

    4:44

  • Nations United: Urgent Solutions for Urgent Times

    Nations United: Urgent Solutions for Urgent Times

  • Girls on Top 2

    Girls on Top 2

  • Moonwalking: The True Story of Michael Jackson - Uncensored

    Moonwalking: The True Story of Michael Jackson - Uncensored

  • Beyonce: The Sound of Change Live

    Beyonce: The Sound of Change Live

  • Beyoncé: Rock In Rio 2013

    Beyoncé: Rock In Rio 2013

  • Dear Class of 2020

    Dear Class of 2020

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

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

  • Beyoncé: Live At Global Citizen Festival 2015

    Beyoncé: Live At Global Citizen Festival 2015

  • Sports Illustrated: Swimsuit 2007 TV Special

    Sports Illustrated: Swimsuit 2007 TV Special

  • Beyoncé: Baby and Beyond

    Beyoncé: Baby and Beyond

  • Beyoncé: Unauthorized

    Beyoncé: Unauthorized

  • Beyonce: Beyond the Glam

    Beyonce: Beyond the Glam

  • Beyoncé: Live at Wembley

    Beyoncé: Live at Wembley

  • Beyoncé: The Formation World Tour

    Beyoncé: The Formation World Tour

  • Lady Gaga: On the Edge

    Lady Gaga: On the Edge

  • Beyoncé: Live at Coachella

    Beyoncé: Live at Coachella

  • Beyoncé: The Ultimate Performer

    Beyoncé: The Ultimate Performer

  • Beyonce: Queen B

    Beyonce: Queen B

  • Wow! Wow! Wubbzy!: Wubb Idol

    Wow! Wow! Wubbzy!: Wubb Idol

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

    On The Run II Tour: Beyoncé & JAY-Z

  • Beyoncé: Live at Budweiser Made in America Festival

    Beyoncé: Live at Budweiser Made in America Festival

  • BET Official Presents Beyoncé

    BET Official Presents Beyoncé

  • Beyonce: On Top

    Beyonce: On Top

  • A Night with Beyonce

    A Night with Beyonce

  • Maxim: Hot Clips 2

    Maxim: Hot Clips 2

  • Beyonce: Live at the BBC

    Beyonce: Live at the BBC

  • Ezinma

    Ezinma

  • Destiny's Child World Tour

    Destiny's Child World Tour

  • RENAISSANCE

    RENAISSANCE

  • Maxim: Hot Clips

    Maxim: Hot Clips

  • 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

  • Jay-Z Live In Brooklyn

    Jay-Z Live In Brooklyn

  • COWBOY CARTER

    COWBOY CARTER