Akon

Akon

Acting

Born April 16, 1973 (age 53)

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

A GRAMMY Salute to 50 Years of Hip-Hop
Movie
A GRAMMY Salute to 50 Years of Hip-Hop2023 · Self
The Sherri Shepherd Show
Series
The Sherri Shepherd Show2022 · Self - Guest
Miracles Across 125th Street
Movie
Miracles Across 125th Street2021 · Himself
The American King
Movie
The American King2020 · Sebastian
History 101
Series
History 1012020 · Self (archive footage)
Travis Scott: Look Mom I Can Fly
Movie
Travis Scott: Look Mom I Can Fly2019 · Self
Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping
Movie
Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping2016 · Akon
Tooken
Movie
Tooken2015 · Himself
An SNL Valentine
Movie
An SNL Valentine2015 · Self (archive footage)
American Heist
Movie
American Heist2014 · Sugar
SINGER
Series
SINGER2013 · Self
Zapping Ailesi
Series
Zapping Ailesi2012 · Opuwei
Lady Gaga: Out Of Control
Movie
Lady Gaga: Out Of Control2011 · Self (archive footage)
Lady Gaga: One Sequin at a Time
Movie
Lady Gaga: One Sequin at a Time2010 · Self
Love, Kills xx
Movie
Love, Kills xx2010 · The man
Music Nuggets
Series
Music Nuggets2010 · Self
Pepsi: Africa
Movie
Pepsi: Africa2010 · Self
Plies: Goon In the Trap
Movie
Plies: Goon In the Trap2010
Mistarello Presents: Hard Body Blends Volume 4
Movie
Mistarello Presents: Hard Body Blends Volume 42009 · Self (archive footage)
Der König von St. Pauli
Series
Der König von St. Pauli2009 · Self
YouTube Live
Movie
YouTube Live2008 · Himself
Ghostride the Whip: The Hyphy Movement
Movie
Ghostride the Whip: The Hyphy Movement2008 · Self
Free Radio
Series
Free Radio2008 · Self
Black and Blue: Legends of the Hip-Hop Cop
Movie
Black and Blue: Legends of the Hip-Hop Cop2006 · Self
Punk'd
★ 5.9Series
Punk'd2003 · Self
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Series
Jimmy Kimmel Live!2003 · Self
Star Academy
Series
Star Academy2001 · Self
Victoria's Secret Fashion Show
Series
Victoria's Secret Fashion Show1995 · Self
MTV Europe Music Awards
Series
MTV Europe Music Awards1994 · Self - Performer
Raw
Series
Raw1993 · Self
LIVE with Kelly and Mark
Series
LIVE with Kelly and Mark1988 · Self - Guest
Smash Hits Poll Winners Party
Series
Smash Hits Poll Winners Party1988 · Self
MTV Video Music Awards
Series
MTV Video Music Awards1984 · Self
Saturday Night Live
Series
Saturday Night Live1975 · Self - Musical Guest
Miss USA
Series
Miss USA1963 · Self - Entertainment