Madonna biography
Madonna is an American singer, songwriter, and actress (born 1958), born on 16 August 1958 in Bay City.
Madonna's screen career began in 1985 with Saturday Night Live.
Madonna has appeared in 79 films and 8 television or streaming titles.
The most recent films are The One (2026), Confessions II (2026), Funeral Rites (2025).
Madonna is best known for Into the Groove, Like a Virgin, Papa Don't Preach, La Isla Bonita.
Honours include Grammy Award for Best Music Film, Grammy Award for Best Pop Vocal Album and Grammy Award for Best Dance/Electronic Recording.
- Also known as
- Madonna L. Ciccone, Madonna Ciccone, Madge
- Born
- 16 August 1958 (age 68)
- Birthplace
- Bay City
- Work
- Singer, Songwriter, Actor, Record producer, Businessperson
- Film industries
- Hollywood and beyond
- Years active
- 1979 to present
- Known for
- Into the Groove, Like a Virgin, Papa Don't Preach, La Isla Bonita, Die Another Day, Open Your Heart
- Awards
- Grammy Award for Best Music Film
- Grammy Award for Best Pop Vocal Album
- Grammy Award for Best Dance/Electronic Recording
- Grammy Award for Best Music Video
- Grammy Award for Best Song Written for Visual Media
- Grammy Award for Best Dance/Electronic Album
Madonna filmography
79 films and 8 television or streaming titles, newest first.
Films
| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | The One | |||
| 2026 | Confessions II | |||
| 2025 | Funeral Rites | |||
| 2024 | Madonna: The Celebration Tour in Rio | |||
| 2023 | The Enlightenment | |||
| 2023 | "Feito de Futuro" (transl. "Made For The Future") | |||
| 2021 | Madame X Presents: Madame Xtra Q&A | |||
| 2021 | Madame X | |||
| 2019 | World of Madame X | |||
| 2018 | Jean Paul Gaultier: Freak and Chic | English | ||
| 2017 | Her-Story | |||
| 2016 | Uncle Howard | English | ||
| 2016 | Rebel Heart Tour | |||
| 2016 | Qandeel Baloch: A Very Short Story | |||
| 2015 | Pixels | English | ||
| 2014 | "Madonna Introduces MDNA Skin" | |||
| 2013 | Pussy Riot: A Punk Prayer | Russian | ||
| 2013 | secretprojectrevolution | |||
| 2013 | MDNA World Tour | |||
| 2012 | , N/a | |||
| 2012 | Inside the DNA of MDNA | |||
| 2011 | W.E | , N/a | ||
| 2010 | , N/a | |||
| 2010 | Sticky & Sweet Tour: Behind the Scenes | |||
| 2009 | Sticky & Sweet Tour |
Show all 79 films
| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | I Am Because We Are | |||
| 2008 | Filth and Wisdom | , N/a | ||
| 2008 | "Life Can't Wait" | |||
| 2007 | , N/a | |||
| 2007 | "M by Madonna" | |||
| 2006 | Arthur and the Minimoys | English | ||
| 2006 | The Confessions Tour | |||
| 2006 | Confessions Tour: Behind the Scenes | |||
| 2006 | Arthur and the Invisibles | Princess Selenia | Voice | |
| 2005 | I'm Going to Tell You a Secret | |||
| 2005 | Confessions on a Promo Tour | |||
| 2005 | "Phone Booth" | |||
| 2004 | , N/a | |||
| 2004 | Agent Cody Banks 2: Destination London | , N/a | ||
| 2003 | Agent Cody Banks | , N/a | ||
| 2003 | "Beyond Paradise" | |||
| 2003 | "A New Groove, A New Jean" | |||
| 2002 | Swept Away | Amber Leighton | ||
| 2002 | Die Another Day | Verity | ||
| 2001 | "Star" | |||
| 2001 | The Hire: Star | |||
| 2001 | Drowned World Tour 2001 | |||
| 2000 | The Next Best Thing | Abbie Reynolds | ||
| 1999 | "Max Factor Gold" | |||
| 1998 | Junket Whore | English | ||
| 1996 | Evita | Eva Perón | ||
| 1996 | Girl 6 | Boss No. 3 | ||
| 1995 | Four Rooms | Elspeth | "The Missing Ingredient" segment | |
| 1995 | Blue in the Face | Singing telegram girl | ||
| 1995 | , N/a | |||
| 1993 | Dangerous Game | Sarah Jennings | Also known as Snake Eyes | |
| 1993 | Body of Evidence | Rebecca Carlson | ||
| 1993 | The Girlie Show: Live Down Under | |||
| 1993 | Madonna: The Girlie Show Live from Fukuoka | Television special. Filmed at Fukuoka Dome in Fukuoka. | ||
| 1992 | A League of Their Own | Mae Mordabito | ||
| 1992 | The Making of Sex | |||
| 1991 | Madonna: Truth or Dare | |||
| 1991 | Shadows and Fog | Marie | ||
| 1990 | Dick Tracy | Breathless Mahoney | ||
| 1990 | , N/a | |||
| 1990 | Madonna: Live! Blond Ambition World Tour 90 from Barcelona Olympic Stadium | |||
| 1990 | Blond Ambition , Japan Tour 90 | |||
| 1990 | Blond Ambition World Tour Live | |||
| 1989 | Bloodhounds of Broadway | Hortense Hathaway | ||
| 1989 | "Make a Wish" | |||
| 1987 | Who's That Girl | Nikki Finn | ||
| 1987 | Who's That Girl: Live in Japan | |||
| 1987 | Ciao Italia: Live from Italy | |||
| 1986 | Shanghai Surprise | Gloria Tatlock | ||
| 1986 | , N/a | |||
| 1985 | Vision Quest | Club singer | Also known as Crazy for You | |
| 1985 | Desperately Seeking Susan | Susan Thomas | ||
| 1985 | A Certain Sacrifice | Bruna | Filmed in 1979 | |
| 1985 | Madonna Live: The Virgin Tour | Video release. Filmed at Cobo Arena in Detroit. |
Television and streaming
| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Fashion! | |||
| 2008 | Alyx | |||
| 2004 | 30 Days Until I'm Famous | |||
| 2003 | Will & Grace | Liz | ||
| 1997 | Behind the Music | |||
| 1993 | Saturday Night Live | Marilyn Monroe (opening intro)Musical Guest (Herself) | ||
| 1992 | Saturday Night Live | Liz Rosenberg ("Coffee Talk" sketch) | ||
| 1985 | Saturday Night Live | Host (Herself)various sketches |