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Alicia Keys

Actress

Alicia Keys

  • Born: 25 January 1981, New York City, New York, USA
  • Estimated net worth: $150 million

Alicia Keys is a renowned singer-songwriter and actress known for her powerful voice and soulful music. She gained fame with hits like 'Fallin'' and has received numerous awards, including multiple Grammys. Keys has also ventured into acting, with notable…

About Alicia Keys

Alicia Keys is a renowned singer-songwriter and actress known for her powerful voice and soulful music. She gained fame with hits like 'Fallin'' and has received numerous awards, including multiple Grammys. Keys has also ventured into acting, with notable roles in films such as 'The Secret Life of Bees' and 'Empire State.' Her artistry blends R&B, soul, and pop, creating a unique musical style.

Born
25 January 1981, New York City, New York, USA
Known for
Acting
Height
5 ft 6 in (1.68 m)
Spouses
Swizz Beatz (2010-present)
Children
2, Egypt Daoud Dean, Genesis Ali Dean
Parents
Terria Joseph, Craig Cook
Estimated net worth
$150 million

Fun facts about Alicia Keys

  • Alicia Keys began playing piano at age seven and wrote her first song by age 14.
  • She is a classically trained pianist and has cited influences from artists like Stevie Wonder and Nina Simone.

Famous Alicia Keys quotes

“You don't have to have it all figured out to move forward.”
Billy Joel: And So It Goes, 2025
“We are all on a journey and we are all connected.”
The Secret Life of Bees, 2008
“I just want to be the best version of myself.”
Empire State, 2013

Alicia Keys filmography

Cast (147)

YearTitleCharacterRating
2026RAYE Live at Montreux Jazz Festival MovieSelf8.0
2026Alicia Keys: Girl From Hell’s Kitchen MovieSelf
2025The Disappearance of Miss Scott MovieSelf1.0
2024Prince and His Songs at the BBC MovieSelf (archive footage)
2023Alicia Keys - Live at Capital's Jingle Bell Ball 2023 MovieSelf
2023The Diary of Alicia Keys - Live from New York MovieUnknown character6.0
2023Alicia Keys at the BBC MovieSinger8.0
2023They All Came Out to Montreux MovieSelf (archive footage)7.0
2023Uncharted MovieSelf
2023Lewis Capaldi: How I'm Feeling Now MovieSelf (archive footage)7.5
Show 137 more credits
YearTitleCharacterRating
2022Apple Music Live: Alicia Keys MovieCantora
2022Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL MovieSelf (archive footage)
2022Post Malone: Runaway MovieSelf8.0
2022Platinum Party at the Palace MovieSelf6.0
2022Kanye West: DONDA Experience Performance 2 22 22 MovieSelf6.3
2021Alicia Keys - Citi Concert Series Today Show MovieSelf
20212021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony MovieSelf4.0
2020Alicia Keys Rocks New Year's Eve MovieSelf
2020Every Vote Counts: A Celebration of Democracy MovieSelf - Host3.0
2020Song Exploder TVSelf7.4
2020Dear Class of 2020 MovieSelf7.7
2020History 101 TVSelf (archive footage)7.1
2020Graduate Together: America Honors the High School Class of 2020 MovieSelf - Musical Guest8.6
2020Regular Heroes TVSelf4.3
2020Saving OurSelves: BET COVID-19 Relief Effort MovieSelf - Performer
2020Let's Go Crazy: The Grammy Salute to Prince MovieSelf7.9
2020One World: Together at Home MovieSelf7.1
2020Alicia Keys Live in Los Angeles MovieSelf9.0
2020FOX Presents the iHeart Living Room Concert for America MovieSelf4.0
2020VERZUZ TVSelf10.0
2020A Celebration of Life for Kobe and Gianna Bryant MovieSelf9.7
2019The Kelly Clarkson Show TVSelf6.2
2019Desus & Mero TVSelf - Illustrious Guest5.1
2019Aretha! A Grammy Celebration for the Queen of Soul MovieSelf4.0
2018Red Table Talk TVSelf6.4
2018American Idol TVSelf - Mentor/Performer6.7
2017Alicia Keys: Baloise Session 2017 MovieSelf - Performing Artist8.0
2017Alicia Keys: Rock in Rio 2017 MovieSelf
2017Carpool Karaoke: The Series TVSelf6.1
2017Clive Davis: The Soundtrack of Our Lives MovieSelf6.7
2017Alicia Keys - Landmarks Live in Concert MovieSelf8.0
2016Alicia Keys - Here in Times Square MovieSelf - Singer8.0
2016Let Me In MovieZara5.3
2016The Gospel MovieSelf
2015Taraji's White Hot Holidays TVSelf10.0
2015Sinatra 100: An All-Star Grammy Concert MovieSelf9.3
2015Jem and the Holograms MovieAlicia Keys5.5
2015The Late Show with Stephen Colbert TVSelf6.1
2015The Late Show with Stephen Colbert TVSelf - Musical Guest6.1
2015Close Up with The Hollywood Reporter TVSelf6.2
2015A MusiCares Tribute to Carole King MovieSelf7.0
2015Empire TVSkye Summers7.1
2014John Mayer: Someday I'll Fly MovieSelf9.5
2014Nas: Time Is Illmatic MovieSelf6.9
2014Late Night with Seth Meyers TVSelf - Guest5.1
2014The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon TVSelf5.8
2014The Night That Changed America: A Grammy Salute to the Beatles MovieSelf7.1
201312-12-12 MovieUnknown character5.0
2013Alicia Keys: Rock In Rio MovieSelf - Singer8.8
2013Mademoiselle C MovieSelf5.6
2013Alicia Keys - VH1 Storytellers MovieSelf7.7
2013Girl Rising MovieNarrator - Cambodia (voice)7.0
201212-12-12 | The Concert for Sandy Relief MovieSelf6.9
2012Alicia Keys Taratata 2012 MovieSelf
2012The Re-Up MovieSelf
2012Alicia Keys - MTV Crashes Manchester MovieSelf
2012Alicia Keys: iTunes Festival MovieSelf7.3
2012Sesame Street: Singing with the Stars MovieSelf
2012A MusiCares Tribute To Paul McCartney MovieSelf8.0
2011ITV Exposure TVUnknown character5.5
2011The Voice TVSelf - Coach5.9
2010Radio 1's Big Weekend TVSelf
2010BBC Radio 1's Live Lounge TVUnknown character
2010Sesame Street: 40 Years of Sunny Days MovieSelf (uncredited) (archive footage)
2009Alicia Keys - The Element Of Freedom: Deluxe Edition MovieSelf
2009Alicia Keys - Live in New York MovieSelf10.0
2009DJ Juice: The King is Back Mixtape Blend DVD Vol. 70 MovieSelf (archive footage)6.0
2009MTV World Stage TVSelf
2009RuPaul's Drag Race TVSelf - Guest Judge7.5
2009Q: The Man MovieSelf7.8
2008Alicia Keys - As I Am MovieSelf
2008The Secret Life of Bees MovieJune Boatwright7.5
2008NPR Tiny Desk Concerts TVSelf7.0
2007Elmo's Christmas Countdown MovieSelf6.2
2007Boris Becker meets TVSelf
2007Schmidt & Pocher TVSelf3.2
2007Cane TVSelf5.8
2007The Nanny Diaries MovieLynette6.4
2007The Graham Norton Show TVSelf7.2
2006Smokin' Aces MovieGeorgia Sykes6.5
2005Iconoclasts TVSelf7.5
2005Live 8 MovieSelf7.4
2005Alicia Keys: Unplugged MovieSelf6.6
2005The Tyra Banks Show TVSelf5.0
2004Miley's New Year's Eve Party TVSelf - Musical Guest7.2
2004The Backyardigans TVMommy Martian (voice)8.1
2004Genius. A Night for Ray Charles MovieSelf7.4
2004Alicia Keys live North Sea Jazz MovieSelf
2004La chanson de l'année TVSelf9.0
2004America Beyond the Color Line TVSelf7.5
2004On Air with Ryan Seacrest TVSelf9.5
2003The Ellen DeGeneres Show TVSelf5.6
2003The Blackout - Fat Joe Vs Jay-Z At The Rucker MovieSelf10.0
2003Pepsi Smash TVSelf5.0
2003America's Next Top Model TVSelf - Guest5.4
2003Alicia Keys: From Start to Stardom MovieSelf8.0
2003Jimmy Kimmel Live! TVSelf - Guest5.3
2002Christina Aguilera: Stripped MovieSelf10.0
2002American Dreams TVFontella Bass5.2
2002The Making of What's Going On: All-Star Tribute MovieUnknown character1.0
2002CMT Crossroads TVSelf8.0
2002Last Call with Carson Daly TVSelf - Guest3.1
2002The Best of Max MovieSelf
2001Star Academy TVSelf5.7
2001The Saturday Show TVSelf4.0
2001America | A Tribute to Heroes MovieSelf - Performer6.5
2001The Proud Family TVAlicia Keys7.7
2000106 & Park TVSelf6.8
1998Charmed TVP3 Patron8.2
1998Vivement dimanche TVSelf3.6
1998TRL TVSelf5.2
1998Millionär gesucht! - Die SKL Show TVSelf7.0
1998Parkinson TVSelf
1997The View TVSelf4.3
1996The Daily Show TVSelf6.4
1994MTV Europe Music Awards TVSelf - Performer10.0
1994MTV Europe Music Awards TVSelf10.0
1993Late Show with David Letterman TVSelf - Guest/Musical Guest6.5
1993Late Show with David Letterman TVSelf6.5
1993Late Show with David Letterman TVSelf - Musical Guest6.5
1992Later... with Jools Holland TVUnknown character5.9
1992The Tonight Show with Jay Leno TVSelf5.3
1992ECHO-Verleihung TVSelf
1989MTV Unplugged TVSelf7.1
1988LIVE with Kelly and Mark TVSelf5.6
1985Victoires de la musique TVSelf3.3
1984The Cosby Show TVMaria7.0
1984MTV Video Music Awards TVSelf7.8
1981Entertainment Tonight TVSelf4.3
1981Wetten, dass..? TVSelf5.6
1975Saturday Night Live TVSelf - Musical Guest6.9
1975People's Choice Awards TVSelf - Performer8.3
1975Good Morning America TVSelf - Host “2002’s Year-End Female Albums Artists”4.9
1969Sesame Street TVSelf7.1
1959The Grammys TVSelf8.6
1959The Grammys TVSelf - Host8.6
1951Sanremo Music Festival TVSelf - Special Guest7.9

Crew (26)

YearTitleRoleRating
2025Black Is Beautiful: The Kwame Brathwaite Story MovieExecutive Producer · Production
2023The Color Purple MovieSongs · Sound7.0
2023Uncharted MovieExecutive Producer · Production
2021Resort to Love MovieProducer · Production7.1
2021A Choice of Weapons: Inspired by Gordon Parks MovieExecutive Producer · Production6.8
Show 21 more credits
YearTitleRoleRating
2021How It Feels to Be Free MovieExecutive Producer · Production
2020Work It MovieProducer · Production7.5
2016Hidden Figures MovieSongs · Sound8.1
2016Queen of Katwe MovieSongs · Sound7.2
2016Let Me In MovieExecutive Producer · Production5.3
2016Let Me In MovieMusic · Sound5.3
2016The Gospel MovieOriginal Music Composer · Sound
2016The Gospel MovieExecutive Producer · Production
2014The Amazing Spider-Man 2 MovieSongs · Sound6.6
201312 Years a Slave MovieSongs · Sound7.9
2013The Inevitable Defeat of Mister & Pete MovieOriginal Music Composer · Sound7.2
2013The Inevitable Defeat of Mister & Pete MovieExecutive Producer · Production7.2
2012Sesame Street: Singing with the Stars MovieOriginal Music Composer · Sound
2011Five MovieDirector · Directing7.1
2010Sex and the City 2 MovieSongs · Sound6.0
2008Quantum of Solace MovieTheme Song Performance · Sound6.3
2004The Backyardigans TVSongs · Sound8.1
2001Dr. Dolittle 2 MovieSongs · Sound5.3
1997Men in Black MovieSongs · Sound7.2
1986American Masters TVExecutive Producer · Production7.0
TBAUntitled Alvin Ailey Project MovieProducer · Production

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Questions about Alicia Keys

What are Alicia Keys' most successful songs?

Alicia Keys' most successful songs include 'Fallin',' 'No One,' and 'If I Ain't Got You,' all of which topped charts and earned critical acclaim.

Has Alicia Keys won any Grammy Awards?

Yes, Alicia Keys has won 15 Grammy Awards throughout her career, making her one of the most awarded female artists in Grammy history.

What was Alicia Keys' first film role?

Alicia Keys made her film debut in 2006 in 'Smokin' Aces,' where she played the character Angela Drake.

What is Alicia Keys' estimated net worth?

Alicia Keys is estimated to have a net worth of around $150 million, primarily from her music career and various business ventures.

What is Alicia Keys known for in her music?

Alicia Keys is known for her blend of R&B, soul, and pop music, along with her powerful and emotive vocal style.

What defining characteristic sets Alicia Keys apart?

Alicia Keys is often recognized for her ability to play the piano while singing, showcasing her musical talent and artistry.

What roles has Alicia Keys played in films?

Alicia Keys has appeared in several films, including 'The Secret Life of Bees,' 'Empire State,' and 'Smokin' Aces,' demonstrating her versatility as an actress.

Is Alicia Keys involved in any philanthropic work?

Yes, Alicia Keys is known for her philanthropic efforts, particularly in education and social justice, co-founding the Keep a Child Alive organization.