Mo'Nique
Known for
Acting
Born
December 11, 1967 (age 58)
Birthplace
Woodlawn, Maryland, USA
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 BA...
Best known work
Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire
2009
Domino
2005
Beerfest
2006
The Deliverance
2024
Nip/Tuck
2003
Soul Plane
2004
The Boondocks
2005
Half Past Dead
2002
Almost Christmas
2016
Baby Boy
2001Filmography
TBA
Inspirational Moments with Tanisha Jay Documentaryas Self / Interviewee
TBA
TBA
2024
The Deliveranceas Cynthia Henry
2024
2023
My Name Is Mo'Niqueas Self, Writer
2023
The Readingas Emma Leeden
2021
Sleuthas Captain Edwards
2020
Mo'Nique & Friends: Live from Atlantaas Self, Executive Producer
2017
2016
Almost Christmasas Aunt May
2016
Do I Look Like a Lady? (Comedians and Singers)as Self (archive footage)
2016
Interwovenas Barbara
2016
2015
Bessieas Ma Rainey
2014
Blackbirdas Claire Rousseau
2010
All Star Comedy Jam: Live from Dallasas Herself
2009
2009
2009
Steppin: The Movieas Aunt Carla
2009
2008
2008
Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkinsas Betty
2007
2007