List of musicians turned actors, loosely ranked by fame and popularity. Several famous rock stars, pop singers, and rappers have all established successful acting careers as well. Some of these famous musicians prefer to take roles in comedies while others appear mostly in dramas. One famous “American Idol” alum even won and Academy Award for her performance in a film.
Who is the most famous musician turned actor? Madonna tops this list. The "Material Girl" singer has appeared in such films as Evita and Swept Away. Mariah Carey has appeared in such films as Precious and Glitter. "Spotlight" singer Jennifer Hudson has appeared in such films as Sex and the City and Dreamgirls, for which she won an Oscar.
Several male musicians have also made the jump to film. "SexyBack" singer Justin Timberlake has appeared in such films as Alpha Dog and The Social Network. Rapper Will Smith has appeared in such films as Men in Black and Independence Day. Mark Wahlberg was known for his rap career before he landed acting roles in Boogie Nights and The Departed.
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Beyoncé Knowles
Beyonce Knowles has appeared in such films as Austin Powers in Goldmember and Dreamgirls.
Björk
Singer Bjork has appeared in such films as Dancer in the Dark and The Juniper Tree.
Bow Wow
Rapper Bow Wow has appeared in such films as Like Mike and Roll Bounce.
Ludacris
Rapper Ludacris has appeared in such films as Hustle & Flow and Fast Five.
Madonna
"Material Girl" singer Madonna has appeared in such films as Evita and Swept Away.
Mariah Carey
Mariah Carey has appeared in such films as Precious and Glitter.
Michael Jackson
"Thriller" singer Michael Jackson appeared in such films as The Wiz and Men in Black II.
Mick Jagger
Rolling Stones singer Mick Jagger has appeared in such films as The Man from Elysian Fields and Bent.
Snoop Dogg
"Gin & Juice" rapper Snoop Dogg has appeared in such films as Soul Plane and Training Day.
Tom Waits
Singer Tom Waits has appeared in such films as Dracula and The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus.