Mo'Nique

Personal Info

Birthday

December 11, 1967

(57 years old)

Place of Birth

Woodlawn, Maryland, USA

Also Known As

Monica Imes

モニーク

モニーク・アイメス

Mo'Nique

Biography

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Monica Imes (born December 11, 1967) known professionally as Mo'Nique, is an American comedienne and actress.

Mo'Nique rose to fame in the UPN series The Parkers while making a name as a stand-up comedian hosting a variety of venues, including Showtime at the Apollo. Mo'Nique transitioned to film with roles in such films as Phat Girlz, and Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins. In 2009, she received critical praise for her villainous role in the film Precious: Based on the Novel "Push" by Sapphire.

Known For

Nip/Tuck

The Proud Family

Moesha

The Bernie Mac Show

Ugly Betty

The Parkers

Soul Plane

Showtime at the Apollo

Filmography

2024
The Deliverance
as Cynthia Henry
2023
My Name Is Mo'Nique
as Self
The Reading
as Emma Leeden
2021
Sleuth
as Captain Edwards
2020
Mo'Nique & Friends: Live from Atlanta
as Self
2016
Almost Christmas
as Aunt May
Do I Look Like a Lady? (Comedians and Singers)
as Self (archive footage)
Interwoven
as Barbara
The 4%: Film's Gender Problem
as Self
2015
Bessie
as Ma Rainey
2014
Blackbird
as Claire Rousseau
2010
All Star Comedy Jam: Live from Dallas
as Herself
2009
Precious
as Mary Lee Johnston
Steppin: The Movie
as Aunt Carla
Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy
as Self
2008
Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins
as Betty
2007
Mo'nique: I Coulda Been Your Cellmate
as Herself
2006
Farce of the Penguins
as Vicky (voice)
Beerfest
as Cherry
Rugrats: Tales from the Crib: Three Jacks & A Beanstalk
as Aunt Moo (voice)
Phat Girlz
as Jazmin Biltmore
Irish Jam
as Pyscho
2005
Domino
as Lateesha Rodriguez
Shadowboxer
as Precious
2004
Hair Show
as Peaches
Soul Plane
as Jamiqua
Mo'Nique: One Night Stand
as Herself
2003
Shaq's All Star Comedy Roast 2: Emmitt Smith
as Self
Good Fences
as Ruth Crisp
2002
Half Past Dead
as Twitch's Girl
Platinum Comedy Series: Roasting Shaquille O'Neal
as Self
2001
Two Can Play That Game
as Diedre
Baby Boy
as Patrice
The Queens of Comedy
as Herself
2000
3 Strikes
as Dahlia