Personal Info
Birth date
1981-01-25 (44 Years)
Gender
Female
Known for
Acting
Place of birth
Hell's Kitchen, New York City, New York, USA
Also known as
Alicia Augello Cook
آلیشا کیز
Alicia Keys
Biography
Alicia Augello Cook (born January 25, 1981), known professionally as Alicia Keys, is an American singer-songwriter. A classically-trained pianist, Keys was composing songs by age 12. She was signed at 15 years old by Columbia Records, and then, after disputes with the label, by Arista Records. Her debut album, Songs in A Minor, was released with J Records in 2001. Praised for Keys' musical talents and creative control, Songs in A Minor was critically and commercially successful, producing her first Billboard Hot 100 number-one single "Fallin'" and selling over 12 million copies worldwide. Songs in A Minor earned Keys five Grammy Awards in 2002. Her second album, The Diary of Alicia Keys (2003), was also a critical and commercial success, spawning successful singles "You Don't Know My Name", "If I Ain't Got You" and "Diary", and selling eight million copies worldwide. The album garnered her an additional four Grammy Awards. Her duet song "My Boo" with Usher became her second number-one single in 2004. Keys released her first live album, Unplugged (2005), and became the first female to have an MTV Unplugged album debut at number one. Her third album, As I Am (2007), produced the Hot 100 number-one single "No One", selling 5 million copies worldwide and earning an additional three Grammy Awards. In 2007, Keys made her film debut in the action-thriller film Smokin' Aces. Her fourth album,The Element of Freedom (2009), became her first chart-topping album in the UK, and sold 4 million copies worldwide. In 2009, Keys also collaborated with Jay Z on "Empire State of Mind", which became her fourth number-one single, and won the Grammy Award for Best Rap/Sung Collaboration in 2010. Girl on Fire (2012) was her fifth Billboard 200 topping album, spawning the successful title track, and won the Grammy Award for Best R&B Album. In 2013, VH1 Storytellers was released as her second live album. Her sixth studio album, Here (2016), became her seventh US R&B/Hip-Hop chart topping album. Keys has received numerous accolades throughout her career, including 15 competitive Grammy Awards, 17 NAACP Image Awards, 12 ASCAP Awards, and awards from the Songwriters Hall of Fame and National Music Publishers Association. She has sold over 35 million albums and 30 million singles worldwide. Considered a musical icon, Keys was named by Billboard the top R&B artist of the 2000s decade and placed number 10 on their list of Top 50 R&B/Hip-Hop Artists of the Past 25 Years. VH1 also included her on their 100 Greatest Artists of All Time and 100 Greatest Women in Music lists, while Time have named her in their 100 list of most influential people in 2005 and 2017. Keys is also known for her humanitarian work, philanthropy and activism, and has received accolades for such work. Keys co-founded and is the Global Ambassador of the nonprofit HIV/AIDS-fighting organization Keep a Child Alive.
Filmography
The Daily Show
6.4
Overview:
The World's Fakest News Team tackle the biggest stories in news, politics and pop culture.The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
6.355
Overview:
Stephen Colbert brings his signature satire and comedy to The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, the #1 show in late night, where he talks with an eclectic mix of guests about what is new and relevant in the worlds of politics, entertainment, business, music, technology, and more. Featuring bandleader Jon Batiste with his band Stay Human, the Emmy Award-nominated show is broadcast from the historic Ed Sullivan Theater. Stephen Colbert, Chris Licht, Tom Purcell, and Jon Stewart are executive producers. Barry Julien and Denise Rehrig serve as co-executive producers.must watchLate Night with Seth Meyers
5.333
Overview:
Seth Meyers, who is "Saturday Night Live’s" longest serving anchor on the show’s wildly popular "Weekend Update," takes over as host of NBC’s "Late Night" — home to A-list celebrity guests, memorable comedy and the best in musical talent. As the Emmy Award-winning head writer for "SNL," Meyers has established a reputation for sharp wit and perfectly timed comedy, and has gained fame for his spot-on jokes and satire. Meyers takes his departure from "SNL" to his new post at "Late Night," as Jimmy Fallon moves to "The Tonight Show".Late Show with David Letterman
6.325
Overview:
Late Show with David Letterman is an American late-night talk show hosted by David Letterman on CBS. The show debuted on August 30, 1993, and is produced by Letterman's production company, Worldwide Pants Incorporated and CBS Television Studios. The show's music director and band-leader of the house band, the CBS Orchestra, is Paul Shaffer. The head writer is Matt Roberts and the announcer is Alan Kalter. Of the major U.S. late-night programs, Late Show ranks second in cumulative average viewers over time and third in number of episodes over time. The show leads other late night shows in ad revenue with $271 million in 2009. In most U.S. markets the show airs at 11:35 p.m. Eastern/Pacific time, but is recorded Monday through Wednesday at 4:30 p.m., and Thursdays at 3:30 p.m and 6:00 p.m. The second Thursday episode usually airs on Friday of that week. In 2002, Late Show with David Letterman was ranked No. 7 on TV Guide's 50 Greatest TV Shows of All Time. CBS has a contract with Worldwide Pants to continue the show through 2014; by then, Letterman will surpass Johnny Carson as the longest tenured late-night talk show host.The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
5.865
Overview:
After Jay Leno's second retirement from the program, Jimmy Fallon stepped in as his permanent replacement. After 42 years in Los Angeles the program was brought back to New York.The Voice
5.9
Overview:
The strongest vocalists from across the United states compete in a blockbusters vocal competition, the winner becomes “The Voice.” The show's innovative format features four stages of competition: the blind auditions, the battle rounds, the knockouts and, finally, the live performance shows.America's Next Top Model
5.3
Overview:
Aspiring models compete for a chance to break into the business with a panel of judges critiquing their progress throughout the competition.NPR Tiny Desk Concerts
7.8
Overview:
Intimate musical performances, recorded live at the desk of All Songs Considered host Bob Boilen.The Kelly Clarkson Show
6.477
Overview:
Kelly Clarkson presents the biggest newsmakers and names in film, television and music; as well as emerging new talent and everyday people who are beacons of hope in their communities.Sesame Street
7.09
Overview:
On a special inner city street, the inhabitants—human and muppet—teach preschoolers basic educational and social concepts using comedy, cartoons, games, and songs.The Graham Norton Show
7.2
Overview:
Each week celebrity guests join Irish comedian Graham Norton to discuss what's being going on around the world that week. The guests poke fun and share their opinions on the main news stories. Graham is often joined by a band or artist to play the show out.The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
5.407
Overview:
Jay Leno hosts some of the biggest celebrities in the world.Close Up with The Hollywood Reporter
5.7
Overview:
Some of this year's most talked about talent open up about the challenges and triumphs of creating critically acclaimed series and performances.The Ellen DeGeneres Show
5.7
Overview:
The Ellen DeGeneres Show, often shortened to just Ellen, is an American television talk show hosted by comedian/actress Ellen DeGeneres.LIVE with Kelly and Mark
5.641
Overview:
A morning talk show with A-list celebrity guests, top-notch performances and one-of-a-kind segments that are unrivaled on daytime television, plus spontaneous, hilarious and unpredictable talk.Wetten, dass..?
5.3
Overview:
A long-running German-language entertainment television show based on the format of the British show You Bet! and the American show Wanna Bet?.The Tyra Banks Show
5
Overview:
The Tyra Banks Show, also known as and shortened to Tyra or The Tyra Show, is an American talk show hosted by Tyra Banks. The last new episode aired on Friday, May 28, 2010. The show featured many special guest stars which include Mike Epps, Cheryl Tiegs, Miley Cyrus, LL Cool J, Rihanna, Michael Rapaport, and Robbi Morgan.The View
4.5
Overview:
ABC Daytime's morning chatfest, currently featuring Whoopi Goldberg, Joy Behar, Sunny Hostin, Sara Haines, Alyssa Farah Griffin, and Ana Navarro discussing the most exciting events of the day. Hot topics in the news, the best experts in their field, celebrity interviews and general entertainment are all part of The View.The Saturday Show
1
Overview:
The Saturday Show was a BBC children's Saturday morning show that first aired in 2001, replacing the popular Live & Kicking. It had a mix of audience participation, cartoons, games and gunge. Initially it was presented by Dani Behr and Joe Mace. They left in 2002 and were replaced by Fearne Cotton and Simon Grant. In 2004, Cotton left and Grant was joined by Angellica Bell and Jake Humphrey, who made up the final team of presenters until the programme finished in September 2005.On Air with Ryan Seacrest
9.5
Overview:
On Air with Ryan Seacrest is an American syndicated television talk show, which ran from January 12, 2004 through September 17, 2004. It was distributed in the United States and Canada by Twentieth Television.RuPaul's Drag Race
7.552
Overview:
Join RuPaul, the world's most famous drag queen, as the host, mentor and judge for the ultimate in drag queen competitions. The top drag queens in the U.S. will vie for drag stardom as RuPaul, in full glamazon drag, will reign supreme in all judging and eliminations while helping guide the contestants as they prepare for each challenge.Saturday Night Live
6.962
Overview:
A late-night live television sketch comedy and variety show created by Lorne Michaels. The show's comedy sketches, which parody contemporary culture and politics, are performed by a large and varying cast of repertory and newer cast members. Each episode is hosted by a celebrity guest, who usually delivers an opening monologue and performs in sketches with the cast, and features performances by a musical guest.The Cosby Show
7.027
Overview:
The Cosby Show is an American television situation comedy starring Bill Cosby, which aired for eight seasons on NBC from September 20, 1984 until April 30, 1992. The show focuses on the Huxtable family, an upper middle-class African-American family living in Brooklyn, New York.Charmed
8.18
Overview:
Three sisters (Prue, Piper and Phoebe) reunite and unlock their powers to become the Charmed Ones, the most powerful good witches of all time, whose prophesied destiny is to protect innocent lives from evil beings such as demons and warlocks. Each sister possesses unique magical powers that grow and evolve, while they attempt to maintain normal lives in modern day San Francisco.MTV Video Music Awards
7.6
Overview:
An annual award ceremony presented by MTV to honor the best in the music video medium.Red Table Talk
6.4
Overview:
Jada Pinkett Smith, her daughter Willow, and mother Adrienne – three generations of women open their home for a series of candid conversations with family and friends.Acting
2025The Disappearance of Miss Scott as Self
2024Prince and His Songs at the BBC as Self (archive footage)
2024Alicia Keys: Rehearsal Room as Unknown
2023Alicia Keys - Live at Capital's Jingle Bell Ball 2023 as Self
2023Alicia Keys at the BBC as Singer
2023They All Came Out to Montreux as Self
2023Uncharted as Self
2023Lewis Capaldi: How I'm Feeling Now as Self (archive footage)
2022Apple Music Live: Alicia Keys as Cantora
2022Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL as Self (archive footage)
2022Post Malone: Runaway as Self
2022Platinum Party at the Palace as Self
2022Kanye West: DONDA Experience Performance 2 22 22 as Self
2021Alicia Keys - Citi Concert Series Today Show as Self
20212021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony as Self
2020Alicia Keys Rocks New Year's Eve as Self
2020Every Vote Counts: A Celebration of Democracy as Self - Host
2020Song Exploder (1 Episode) as Self
2020Dear Class of 2020 as Self
2020History 101 (2 Episodes) as Self (archive footage)
2020Graduate Together: America Honors the High School Class of 2020 as Self - Musical Guest
2020Regular Heroes (1 Episode) as Self
2020Let's Go Crazy: The Grammy Salute to Prince as Self
2020One World: Together at Home as Self
2020Alicia Keys Live in Los Angeles as Self
2020FOX Presents the iHeart Living Room Concert for America as Self
2020VERZUZ (1 Episode) as Self
2020A Celebration of Life for Kobe and Gianna Bryant as Unknown
2019The Kelly Clarkson Show (2 Episodes) as Self
2019Desus & Mero (1 Episode) as Self - Illustrious Guest
2019Aretha! A Grammy Celebration for the Queen of Soul as Self
2018Red Table Talk (1 Episode) as Self
2017Alicia Keys: Baloise Session 2017 as Self - Performing Artist
2017Alicia Keys: Rock in Rio 2017 as Self
2017Carpool Karaoke: The Series (1 Episode) as Self
2017Clive Davis: The Soundtrack of Our Lives as Self
2017Alicia Keys - Landmarks Live in Concert as Self
2016Alicia Keys - Here in Times Square as Self - Singer
2016Let Me In as Zara
2016The Gospel as Self
2015Taraji's White Hot Holidays (1 Episode) as Self
2015Sinatra 100: An All-Star Grammy Concert as Self
2015Jem and the Holograms as Alicia Keys
2015The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (2, 1 Episode) as Self - Musical Guest, Self
2015Close Up with The Hollywood Reporter (1 Episode) as Self
2015A MusiCares Tribute to Carole King as Self
2014John Mayer: Someday I'll Fly as Self
2014Nas: Time Is Illmatic as Self
2014Late Night with Seth Meyers (1 Episode) as Self
2014The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (3, 1 Episode) as Self, Unknown
2014The Night That Changed America: A Grammy Salute to the Beatles as Self
2013Alicia Keys: Rock In Rio as Self - Singer
2013Mademoiselle C as Self
2013Alicia Keys - VH1 Storytellers as Self
2013Girl Rising as Narrator - Cambodia (voice)
201212-12-12 | The Concert for Sandy Relief as Self
2012Alicia Keys Taratata 2012 as Self
2012The Re-Up as Self
2012Alicia Keys - MTV Crashes Manchester as Self
2012Alicia Keys: iTunes Festival as Self
2011The Voice (83 Episodes) as Self - Coach
2010Radio 1's Big Weekend (2 Episodes) as Self
2010Sesame Street: 40 Years of Sunny Days as Self (uncredited) (archive footage)
2010Hope for Haiti Now as Self
2009Alicia Keys – The Element Of Freedom: Deluxe Edition as Self
2009Alicia Keys - Live in New York as Self
2009DJ Juice: The King is Back Mixtape Blend DVD Vol. 70 as Self (archive footage)
2009MTV World Stage (1 Episode) as Self
2009RuPaul's Drag Race (1 Episode) as Self - Guest Judge
2009Q: The Man as Self
2008Alicia Keys - As I Am as Self
2008The Secret Life of Bees as June Boatwright
2008NPR Tiny Desk Concerts (1 Episode) as Self
2007Sesame Street: Elmo's Christmas Countdown as Self
2007Boris Becker meets (1 Episode) as Self
2007Schmidt & Pocher (1 Episode) as Self
2007Cane (1 Episode) as Self
2007The Nanny Diaries as Lynette
2007The Graham Norton Show (2 Episodes) as Self
2006Smokin' Aces as Georgia Sykes
2005Iconoclasts (1 Episode) as Self
2005Live 8 as Self
2005Alicia Keys: Unplugged as Self
2005The Tyra Banks Show (1 Episode) as Self
2004Miley's New Year's Eve Party (1 Episode) as Self - Musical Guest
2004The Backyardigans (1 Episode) as Mommy Martian (voice)
2004Genius. A Night for Ray Charles as Self
2004Alicia Keys live North Sea Jazz as Self
2004La chanson de l'année (1 Episode) as Self
2004America Beyond the Color Line (1 Episode) as Self
2004On Air with Ryan Seacrest (1 Episode) as Self (performance)
2003The Ellen DeGeneres Show (3 Episodes) as Self
2003The Blackout - Fat Joe Vs Jay-Z At The Rucker as Self
2003America's Next Top Model (1 Episode) as Self - Keep a Child Alive
2003Alicia Keys: From Start to Stardom as Self
2002Christina Aguilera: Stripped as Self
2002American Dreams (1 Episode) as Fontella Bass
2002CMT Crossroads (1 Episode) as Self
2002Last Call with Carson Daly (1 Episode) as Self - Guest
2002The Best of Max as Self
2001Star Academy (1 Episode) as Self
2001The Saturday Show (1 Episode) as Self
2001America | A Tribute to Heroes as Self - Performer
2001The Proud Family (1 Episode) as Alicia Keys
2000106 & Park (2 Episodes) as Self
1998Charmed (1 Episode) as P3 Patron
1998Vivement dimanche (1 Episode) as Self
1998TRL (1 Episode) as Self
1998Millionär gesucht! - Die SKL Show (1 Episode) as Self
1998Parkinson (1 Episode) as Self
1997The View (4 Episodes) as Self
1996The Daily Show (1 Episode) as Self
1994MTV Europe Music Awards (1, 1 Episode) as Self, Self - Performer
1993Late Show with David Letterman (1 Episode) as Self
1992The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (1 Episode) as Self
1992ECHO-Verleihung (1 Episode) as Self
1989MTV Unplugged (1 Episode) as Self
1988LIVE with Kelly and Mark (1 Episode) as Self
1985Victoires de la musique (1 Episode) as Self
1984The Cosby Show (1 Episode) as Maria
1984MTV Video Music Awards (7 Episodes) as Self
1981Entertainment Tonight (1 Episode) as Self
1981Wetten, dass..? (3 Episodes) as Self
1975Saturday Night Live (3 Episodes) as Self - Musical Guest
1969Sesame Street (1 Episode) as Self
1959The Grammys (7, 1 Episode) as Self, Self - Host
Production
TBAUntitled Alvin Ailey Project ... Producer
2023Uncharted ... Executive Producer
2021Resort to Love ... Producer
2021A Choice of Weapons: Inspired by Gordon Parks ... Executive Producer
2021How It Feels to Be Free ... Executive Producer
2020Work It ... Producer
2016Let Me In ... Executive Producer
2016The Gospel ... Executive Producer
2013The Inevitable Defeat of Mister & Pete ... Executive Producer
Sound
2024Alicia Keys: Rehearsal Room ... Music
2016Let Me In ... Music
2016The Gospel ... Original Music Composer
2013The Inevitable Defeat of Mister & Pete ... Original Music Composer
2008Quantum of Solace ... Theme Song Performance
2004The Backyardigans (22 Episodes) ... Songs
Directing
2011Five ... Director