Portrait of Lizzo

Lizzo

Acting

Biography

Melissa Viviane Jefferson (born April 27, 1988), known professionally as Lizzo, is an American singer, rapper, and songwriter. Born in Detroit, Michigan, she later moved to Houston, Texas, where she began performing before moving to Minneapolis, where she began her recording career in hip hop music. Prior to signing with Nice Life Recording Company and Atlantic Records, Lizzo released two studio albums—Lizzobangers (2013) and Big Grrrl Small World (2015). Lizzo's first major-label EP, Coconut Oil, was released in 2016.

Born: April 27, 1988

Place of Birth: Detroit, Michigan, USA

Filmography

2024
Therapuss

as Self

2023
Special

as Herself

2022
2021
The D'Amelio Show

as Self (archive footage)

2019
The Mandalorian

as The Duchess

2019
Hustlers

as Liz

2019
2019
UglyDolls

as Lydia (voice)

2018
2018
2015
Hot Ones

as Self

2011
The Voice

as Self - Advisor

2009
RuPaul's Drag Race

as Self - Guest Judge

2004
Friday Night Lights

as Background Band Member (uncredited)

2001
BET Awards

as Self - Performer

1989
The Simpsons

as Happy Little Elf Doll / Lizzo (voice)

1984
MTV Video Music Awards

as Self - Preshow Host

1975
Saturday Night Live

as Self - Host & Musical Guest

1975
Saturday Night Live

as Self - Musical Guest

1974
American Music Awards

as Self - Musical Guest

1959