Beyoncé

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Known Credits

158

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

  • Jimmy Kimmel Live!

    Jimmy Kimmel Live!

  • The View

    The View

  • Top of the Pops

    Top of the Pops

  • The Tonight Show with Jay Leno

    The Tonight Show with Jay Leno

  • Wetten, dass..?

    Wetten, dass..?

  • Keeping Up with the Kardashians

    Keeping Up with the Kardashians

  • MTV Video Music Awards

    MTV Video Music Awards

  • MTV Video Music Awards

    MTV Video Music Awards

  • Intimate Portrait

    Intimate Portrait

  • Mufasa: The Lion King

    Mufasa: The Lion King

  • Lip Sync Battle

    Lip Sync Battle

  • The Ellen DeGeneres Show

    The Ellen DeGeneres Show

  • The Oscars

    The Oscars

  • Pacific Blue

    Pacific Blue

  • The Tyra Banks Show

    The Tyra Banks Show

  • GMTV

    GMTV

  • Punk'd

    Punk'd

  • The Lion King

    The Lion King

  • Kids' Choice Awards

    Kids' Choice Awards

  • Lemonade

    Lemonade

  • The X Factor

    The X Factor

  • Wow! Wow! Wubbzy!

    Wow! Wow! Wubbzy!

  • Bang Bang

    Bang Bang

  • Dreamgirls

    Dreamgirls

  • jeen-yuhs: A Kanye Trilogy

    jeen-yuhs: A Kanye Trilogy

  • Victoires de la musique

    Victoires de la musique

  • History 101

    History 101

  • Family Feud

    Family Feud

  • Live 8

    Live 8

  • Cadillac Records

    Cadillac Records

  • All of Us

    All of Us

  • Star Academy

    Star Academy

  • Carmen: A Hip Hopera

    Carmen: A Hip Hopera

  • Austin Powers in Goldmember

    Austin Powers in Goldmember

  • Rove

    Rove

  • Epic

    Epic

  • Beverly Hood

    Beverly Hood

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

    I Am... Sasha Fierce (Platinum Edition)

  • Entertainment Tonight

    Entertainment Tonight

  • B'Day Anthology Video Album

    B'Day Anthology Video Album

  • VH1 Top 20 Video Countdown

    VH1 Top 20 Video Countdown

  • The Pink Panther

    The Pink Panther

  • Today

    Today

  • The American Film Institute Salute to ...

    The American Film Institute Salute to ...

  • Watch the Throne

    Watch the Throne

  • MTV Icon: Janet Jackson

    MTV Icon: Janet Jackson

  • The Disney Family Singalong

    The Disney Family Singalong

  • Me @ the Zoo

    Me @ the Zoo

  • The Sharon Osbourne Show

    The Sharon Osbourne Show

  • Bo' Selecta!

    Bo' Selecta!

  • The Early Show

    The Early Show

  • Soul Divas

    Soul Divas

  • Michael Jackson: The One

    Michael Jackson: The One

  • Michael Jackson: Number Ones

    Michael Jackson: Number Ones

  • Obsessed

    Obsessed

  • The Fighting Temptations

    The Fighting Temptations

  • Oprah's Next Chapter

    Oprah's Next Chapter

  • 4:44

    4:44

  • Ezinma

    Ezinma

  • HOMECOMING: A film by Beyoncé

    HOMECOMING: A film by Beyoncé

  • Quincy

    Quincy

  • Music Videos That Defined the 00’s

    Music Videos That Defined the 00’s

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

    Ladies & Gentlemen... 50 Years of SNL Music

  • Elle Style Awards

    Elle Style Awards

  • Maxim: Hot Clips 2

    Maxim: Hot Clips 2

  • This Morning

    This Morning

  • Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé

    Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé

  • The Grammys

    The Grammys

  • The Grammys

    The Grammys

  • P!NK: Staying True

    P!NK: Staying True

  • Beyoncé: Unauthorized

    Beyoncé: Unauthorized

  • The Concert for New York City

    The Concert for New York City

  • Beyoncé: The Experience Live

    Beyoncé: The Experience Live

  • Black Is King

    Black Is King

  • Diane Warren: Relentless

    Diane Warren: Relentless

  • Dear Class of 2020

    Dear Class of 2020

  • Michael Jackson: 30th Anniversary Celebration

    Michael Jackson: 30th Anniversary Celebration

  • Elvis | Viva Las Vegas

    Elvis | Viva Las Vegas

  • Wow! Wow! Wubbzy!: Wubb Idol

    Wow! Wow! Wubbzy!: Wubb Idol

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

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

  • Yours And Mine

    Yours And Mine

  • Sesame Street: 40 Years of Sunny Days

    Sesame Street: 40 Years of Sunny Days

  • Coldplay: A Head Full of Dreams

    Coldplay: A Head Full of Dreams

  • Beyonce: Queen B

    Beyonce: Queen B

  • 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

  • Beyoncé: I Am... World Tour

    Beyoncé: I Am... World Tour

  • BEYONCÉ

    BEYONCÉ

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

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

  • Maxim: Hot Clips

    Maxim: Hot Clips

  • JAY-Z: Fade to Black

    JAY-Z: Fade to Black

  • Mistarello Presents: Hard Body Blends Volume 4

    Mistarello Presents: Hard Body Blends Volume 4

  • Beyoncé & Solange Knowles

    Beyoncé & Solange Knowles

  • Girls on Top 2

    Girls on Top 2

  • RENAISSANCE

    RENAISSANCE

  • Beyoncé: Life Is But a Dream

    Beyoncé: Life Is But a Dream

  • 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 Bowl

    Beyoncé Bowl

  • Beyoncé: Live in Atlantic City

    Beyoncé: Live in Atlantic City

  • Beyonce: On Top

    Beyonce: On Top

  • Beyoncé: Self-Titled

    Beyoncé: Self-Titled

  • Moonwalking: The True Story of Michael Jackson - Uncensored

    Moonwalking: The True Story of Michael Jackson - Uncensored

  • Africa Rising

    Africa Rising

  • Beyoncé Presents: Making The Gift

    Beyoncé Presents: Making The Gift

  • Destiny's Child: Live in Atlanta

    Destiny's Child: Live in Atlanta

  • Beyoncé: Baby and Beyond

    Beyoncé: Baby and Beyond

  • Beyoncé: The Ultimate Performer

    Beyoncé: The Ultimate Performer

  • Beyoncé: Live at Wembley

    Beyoncé: Live at Wembley

  • The Women Concert for Change

    The Women Concert for Change

  • Diana Ross: Supreme Sensation

    Diana Ross: Supreme Sensation

  • Prince and His Songs at the BBC

    Prince and His Songs at the BBC

  • My UNCLE Roger•The BROTHER OF MY DAD•Movie

    My UNCLE Roger•The BROTHER OF MY DAD•Movie

  • Beyonce: Live at the BBC

    Beyonce: Live at the BBC

  • Sesame Street: Singing with the Stars

    Sesame Street: Singing with the Stars

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

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

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

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

  • Nations United: Urgent Solutions for Urgent Times

    Nations United: Urgent Solutions for Urgent Times

  • Jay Z: Live at the Royal Albert Hall

    Jay Z: Live at the Royal Albert Hall

  • Beyoncé: Live at Coachella

    Beyoncé: Live at Coachella

  • A Night with Beyonce

    A Night with Beyonce

  • Global Citizen Festival 2015

    Global Citizen Festival 2015

  • Lady Gaga: On the Edge

    Lady Gaga: On the Edge

  • Destiny's Child Video Anthology

    Destiny's Child Video Anthology

  • A New Day Has Come

    A New Day Has Come

  • Beyoncé: Year of 4

    Beyoncé: Year of 4

  • Destiny's Child World Tour

    Destiny's Child World Tour

  • Hand In Hand: A Benefit For Hurricane Relief

    Hand In Hand: A Benefit For Hurricane Relief

  • Beyoncé: Self-Titled

    Beyoncé: Self-Titled

  • On the Run Tour: Beyoncé and Jay-Z

    On the Run Tour: Beyoncé and Jay-Z

  • Sports Illustrated: Swimsuit 2007 TV Special

    Sports Illustrated: Swimsuit 2007 TV Special

  • Beyoncé: Live at Roseland - Elements of 4

    Beyoncé: Live at Roseland - Elements of 4

  • This Is David Gest

    This Is David Gest

  • Beyonce: Beyond the Glam

    Beyonce: Beyond the Glam

  • A Celebration of Life for Kobe and Gianna Bryant

    A Celebration of Life for Kobe and Gianna Bryant

  • VH1 Divas 2000: A Tribute to Diana Ross

    VH1 Divas 2000: A Tribute to Diana Ross

  • Beyoncé: Cowboy Carter Tour

    Beyoncé: Cowboy Carter Tour

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

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

  • BET Official Presents: Beyoncé

    BET Official Presents: Beyoncé

  • Walt Disney World Summer Jam Concert 2000

    Walt Disney World Summer Jam Concert 2000

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

    On The Run II Tour: Beyoncé & JAY-Z

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

    Beyoncé: X10 - The Mrs. Carter Show World Tour

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

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

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

    Beyoncé: X10 - The Mrs. Carter Show World Tour

  • Walt Disney World Christmas Day Parade

    Walt Disney World Christmas Day Parade

  • Beyonce: Limited Edition

    Beyonce: Limited Edition

  • Beyoncé: 2014 MTV's Video Music Awards Performance

    Beyoncé: 2014 MTV's Video Music Awards Performance

  • Beyoncé: The Formation World Tour

    Beyoncé: The Formation World Tour

  • Beyonce: Fierce and Fabulous

    Beyonce: Fierce and Fabulous

  • Destiny's Child: Survivor

    Destiny's Child: Survivor

  • Back to Business (The Making of Revel)

    Back to Business (The Making of Revel)

  • Beyonce: The Sound of Change Live

    Beyonce: The Sound of Change Live

  • Beyonce & Jay-Z: Power Love

    Beyonce & Jay-Z: Power Love

  • Jay-Z Live In Brooklyn

    Jay-Z Live In Brooklyn

  • Queens of Soul at the BBC

    Queens of Soul at the BBC

  • 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: Live At Global Citizen Festival 2015

    Beyoncé: Live At Global Citizen Festival 2015

  • Beyoncé: Live at Budweiser Made in America Festival

    Beyoncé: Live at Budweiser Made in America Festival