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