Akon

Known for: Acting

Born: 1973-04-16 (age 53)

From: St. Louis, Missouri, USA

Aliaume Damala Badara Akon Thiam (born April 16, 1973),better known as Akon, is an American singer, rapper, songwriter, businessman, record producer and actor. He rose to prominence in 2004 following the release of "Locked Up", the first single from his debut album Trouble.

Filmography (34)

MOVIE★ 9.0
A GRAMMY Salute to 50 Years of Hip-Hop
2023
as Self
TV★ 2.6
Sherri
2022
as Self - Guest
MOVIE★ 5.0
Miracles Across 125th Street
2021
as Himself
MOVIE★ 3.0
The American King
2020
as Sebastian
TV★ 7.1
History 101
2020
as Self (archive footage)
MOVIE★ 6.8
Travis Scott: Look Mom I Can Fly
2019
as Self
MOVIE★ 6.6
Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping
2016
as Akon
MOVIE★ 4.1
Tooken
2015
as Himself
MOVIE★ 4.8
American Heist
2014
as Sugar
TV★ 6.0
SINGER
2013
as Self
MOVIE★ 5.0
Black November
2012
as Opuwei
MOVIE
Lady Gaga: Out Of Control
2011
as Self (archive footage)
MOVIE★ 6.0
Lady Gaga: One Sequin at a Time
2010
as Self
MOVIE★ 10.0
Love, Kills xx
2010
as The man
TV
Music Nuggets
2010
as Self
MOVIE
Pepsi: Africa
2010
as Self
MOVIE★ 2.4
Plies: Goon In the Trap
2010
MOVIE★ 5.8
Mistarello Presents: Hard Body Blends Volume 4
2009
as Self (archive footage)
MOVIE★ 3.0
Kiss and Tail: The Hollywood Jumpoff
2009
as Self
MOVIE★ 7.0
YouTube Live
2008
as Himself
MOVIE
Ghostride the Whip: The Hyphy Movement
2008
as Self
TV
Free Radio
2008
as Self
MOVIE★ 8.0
Black and Blue: Legends of the Hip-Hop Cop
2006
as Self
TV★ 5.1
Punk'd
2003
as Self
TV★ 5.3
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
2003
as Self
TV★ 5.7
Star Academy
2001
as Self
TV★ 7.9
Victoria's Secret Fashion Show
1995
as Self
TV★ 10.0
MTV Europe Music Awards
1994
as Self - Performer
TV★ 6.8
Raw
1993
as Self
TV★ 5.6
LIVE with Kelly and Mark
1988
as Self - Guest
TV
Smash Hits Poll Winners Party
1988
TV★ 7.8
MTV Video Music Awards
1984
as Self
TV★ 6.9
Saturday Night Live
1975
as Self - Musical Guest
TV★ 6.0
Miss USA
1963
as Self - Entertainment