Updated Feb 20, 2026
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Known For
Actor
Occupations
Voice actor, Television producer, Television actor, Actor
Birthday
(Monday)
Nationality
Citizenship
United States
Languages
English
Education
Morgan State University, Broadcasting Institute of Maryland, Milford Mill Academy
Zodiac Sign
♐ Sagittarius
Chinese Zodiac
羊 Goat
Popularity
Tier B -- 28,648 Wikipedia views/month
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Screen debut
First screen credit at age 31
Year context
Born in 1967 -- Six-Day War in the Middle East; Summer of Love; Lyndon B. Johnson was US president
Year 1967 →
Career
Career spanning 22 years (1999-2021)
Zodiac
Born in the Year of the Goat
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Human Impact
1
Innovation
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Giving
0
Sustainability
55
Cultural Uplift
47
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Filmography (15)
AWARDS (7)
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Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress – Motion Picture
2010
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Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress
2010
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BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role
2010
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Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress – Motion Picture
2010
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Biography
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
Monica Imes (born December 11, 1967) known professionally as Mo'Nique, is an American comedienne and actress. Mo'Nique rose to fame in the UPN series The Parkers while making a name as a stand-up comedian hosting a variety of venues, including Showtime at the Apollo. Mo'Nique transitioned to film with roles in such films as Phat Girlz, and Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins.
In 2009, she received critical praise for her villainous role in the film Precious: Based on the Novel "Push" by Sapphire. For this performance, she has won numerous awards including an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress, a Screen Actors Guild Award, a Golden Globe Award, and a BAFTA Award. She is the sixteenth African American actress to receive a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress, and the fourth to win. Overall, Mo'Nique is the twelfth individual African-American to win an Oscar for acting; and the seventh winner during the decade of the 2000s. She hosts The Mo'Nique Show, a late-night talk show that premiered in 2009 on BET.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Mo'Nique?
Mo'Nique is 58 years old, born on .
Where was Mo'Nique born?
Mo'Nique was born in Woodlawn, Maryland, USA.
What movies or shows has Mo'Nique been in?
Mo'Nique has 15 credits in our database. Notable titles include Sleuth (2021), Blackbird (2014), Precious (2009), Flavor of Love Girls: Charm School (2009), Steppin: The Movie (2009).
What is Mo'Nique known for?
Mo'Nique is primarily known as an actor. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Monica Imes (born December 11, 1967) known professionally as Mo'Nique, is an American comedienne and actress. Mo'Nique rose to fame…
Where can I find more information about Mo'Nique?
You can find more about Mo'Nique on IMDB, TMDB, Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.
