Biography and filmography

Mariah Carey

Mariah Carey (March 27, 1969) is an American singer, songwriter, actress, and record producer. Referred to as the "Songbird Supreme" and the "Queen of Christmas", she is noted for her five-octave vocal range, melismatic singing style, and signature use of the whistle register. Carey rose to fame in 1990 with her eponymous debut album. She was the first artist to have her first five singles reach number one on the Billboard Hot 100, from "Vision of Love" to "Emotions".

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Movies (82)

Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Opening Ceremony: Harmony

Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Opening Ceremony: Harmony

2026

Mariah Carey's Here For It All Holiday Special

Mariah Carey's Here For It All Holiday Special

2025 · Performer

Ladies & Gentlemen... 50 Years of SNL Music

Ladies & Gentlemen... 50 Years of SNL Music

2025 · Self (archive footage)

Luther: Never Too Much

Luther: Never Too Much

2024 · Self

American Music Awards 50th Anniversary Special

American Music Awards 50th Anniversary Special

2024 · Self

Ol' Dirty Bastard: A Tale of Two Dirtys

Ol' Dirty Bastard: A Tale of Two Dirtys

2024 · Self

The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration

The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration

2023 · Self (archive footage)

Mariah Carey: Grit and Glamour

Mariah Carey: Grit and Glamour

2023

Soul of a Nation Presents: Black in Vegas

Soul of a Nation Presents: Black in Vegas

2023 · Self

Mariah Carey: Merry Christmas to All!

Mariah Carey: Merry Christmas to All!

2022 · Self, Executive Producer

2022 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

2022 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

2022 · Self

Mariah Carey: Global Citizen Festival

Mariah Carey: Global Citizen Festival

2022 · Self, Songs

Mariah Carey at the BBC

Mariah Carey at the BBC

2022 · Self

Mariah Carey: La magia continúa

Mariah Carey: La magia continúa

2021 · Self, Executive Producer

Free Guy: Tomando el control

Free Guy: Tomando el control

2021 · Musician

Mariah Carey: Darling Diva

Mariah Carey: Darling Diva

2021 · Self

The Runaway Bunny

The Runaway Bunny

2021 · Singer

Mariah Carey: Una Navidad mágica

Mariah Carey: Una Navidad mágica

2020 · Self, Executive Producer

In Search of the Sanderson Sisters: A Hocus Pocus Hulaween Takeover

In Search of the Sanderson Sisters: A Hocus Pocus Hulaween Takeover

2020 · Mariah Carey

Mariah Carey: The Live Debut - 1990

Mariah Carey: The Live Debut - 1990

2020 · Self

FOX Presents the iHeart Living Room Concert for America

FOX Presents the iHeart Living Room Concert for America

2020 · Self

Mariah Carey: Live at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine

Mariah Carey: Live at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine

2019 · Self

90s Divas: Whitney, Mariah, Céline

90s Divas: Whitney, Mariah, Céline

2019 · Self (archive footage)

Mariah: The Diva, The Demons, The Drama

Mariah: The Diva, The Demons, The Drama

2018 · Mariah Carey

An OMP Christmas

An OMP Christmas

2018 · Mariah

La Estrella de Belén

La Estrella de Belén

2017 · Rebecca (voice), Songs

Tú eres todo lo que quiero para Navidad de Mariah Carey

Tú eres todo lo que quiero para Navidad de Mariah Carey

2017 · Older Mariah (voice), Executive Producer

Pavarotti, Birth of a Pop Star

Pavarotti, Birth of a Pop Star

2017 · Self - Singer

Viaje de chicas

Viaje de chicas

2017 · Mariah Carey

Lego Batman: la película

Lego Batman: la película

2017 · Mayor McCaskill (voice)

Disney Parks Magical Christmas Celebration

Disney Parks Magical Christmas Celebration

2016 · Self

The Keys of Christmas

The Keys of Christmas

2016 · Mariah Carey

VH1 Divas Holiday: Unsilent Night

VH1 Divas Holiday: Unsilent Night

2016 · Self

Popstar

Popstar

2016 · Mariah Carey

A Christmas Melody

A Christmas Melody

2015 · Melissa Atkinson, Director, Executive Producer

Mariah Carey's Merriest Christmas

Mariah Carey's Merriest Christmas

2015 · Self, Executive Producer

Mariah Carey At Home in Concert: with Matt Lauer

Mariah Carey At Home in Concert: with Matt Lauer

2014 · Self

Michael Bublé’s 3rd Annual Christmas Special

Michael Bublé’s 3rd Annual Christmas Special

2013 · Self

El Mayordomo de la Casa Blanca

El Mayordomo de la Casa Blanca

2013 · Hattie Pearl

So So Def All-Star 20th Anniversary Concert

So So Def All-Star 20th Anniversary Concert

2013 · Self

Bad 25

Bad 25

2012 · Self

Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade

Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade

2010 · Self

Mariah Carey: Merry Christmas to You

Mariah Carey: Merry Christmas to You

2010 · Self, Musical

Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire

Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire

2009 · Ms. Weiss

Mariah Carey: Live at the Pearl Palms Concert Theatre

Mariah Carey: Live at the Pearl Palms Concert Theatre

2009 · Self

Michael Jackson Memorial

Michael Jackson Memorial

2009 · Self

O Melhor do Flash Back - 92 Clipes Para Recordar

O Melhor do Flash Back - 92 Clipes Para Recordar

2009 · Self (archive footage)

No te metas con Zohan

No te metas con Zohan

2008 · Mariah Carey

Tennessee

Tennessee

2008 · Krystal

Mariah Carey: The Adventures of Mimi

Mariah Carey: The Adventures of Mimi

2007 · Self, Producer

Live 8

Live 8

2005 · Self

Shelter from the Storm: A Concert for the Gulf Coast

Shelter from the Storm: A Concert for the Gulf Coast

2005 · Self

Mariah Carey: Uncut

Mariah Carey: Uncut

2005 · Self

State Property: Blood on the Streets

State Property: Blood on the Streets

2005 · Professionally Dressed Woman

Walt Disney World Christmas Day Parade

Walt Disney World Christmas Day Parade

2004 · Self

George Michael: A Different Story

George Michael: A Different Story

2004 · Self

Saturday Night Live: 25 Years of Music Vol. 5

Saturday Night Live: 25 Years of Music Vol. 5

2003 · Self

Death of a Dynasty

Death of a Dynasty

2003 · Self (uncredited)

WiseGirls

WiseGirls

2002 · Raychel

Mariah Carey - Shining Through The Rain

Mariah Carey - Shining Through The Rain

2002 · Self

Glitter: El brillo de una estrella

Glitter: El brillo de una estrella

2001 · Billie Frank, Executive Music Producer

America: A Tribute to Heroes

America: A Tribute to Heroes

2001 · Self - Performer

VH1 Divas 2000: A Tribute to Diana Ross

VH1 Divas 2000: A Tribute to Diana Ross

2000 · Self

Mariah Carey's Homecoming Special

Mariah Carey's Homecoming Special

1999 · Self

Tina Turner : Celebrate!

Tina Turner : Celebrate!

1999 · Self

Se busca novia

Se busca novia

1999 · Ilana

Pavarotti & Friends 99 for Guatemala and Kosovo

Pavarotti & Friends 99 for Guatemala and Kosovo

1999 · Self

Mariah Carey: Around the World

Mariah Carey: Around the World

1999 · Self

El Príncipe de Egipto

El Príncipe de Egipto

1998 · The 2nd Balladeer (voice) (uncredited)

Mariah Carey: #1's

Mariah Carey: #1's

1998 · Self, Director

Patti Labelle | Live One Night Only

Patti Labelle | Live One Night Only

1998 · Self

VH1: Divas Live

VH1: Divas Live

1998 · Self - Performer

Mariah Carey: Butterfly World Tour - Live at Tokyo Dome

Mariah Carey: Butterfly World Tour - Live at Tokyo Dome

1998 · Self

The Gift of Song: Music for UNICEF

The Gift of Song: Music for UNICEF

1997 · Self

Hombres de negro

Hombres de negro

1997 · Songs

Mariah Carey: Live at the Tokyo Dome

Mariah Carey: Live at the Tokyo Dome

1996 · Self

Fantasy: Mariah Carey at Madison Square Garden

Fantasy: Mariah Carey at Madison Square Garden

1995 · Self

Here Is Mariah Carey

Here Is Mariah Carey

1993 · Self

Mariah Carey: Mariah Carey

Mariah Carey: Mariah Carey

1993 · Self

Commercial Entertainment Product

Commercial Entertainment Product

1992 · Self (archive footage)

Mariah Carey: MTV Unplugged

Mariah Carey: MTV Unplugged

1992 · Vocals, Writer

Mariah Carey: The First Vision

Mariah Carey: The First Vision

1991 · Self

TV shows (73)

TFI Unplugged

TFI Unplugged

2026 · Self (Archive Footage)

The Jennifer Hudson Show

The Jennifer Hudson Show

2022 · Self - Guest

La familia Proud: Mayor y mejor

La familia Proud: Mayor y mejor

2022 · Self

JANET JACKSON.

JANET JACKSON.

2022 · Self

Conversaciones con Oprah

Conversaciones con Oprah

2020 · Self

Red Table Talk

Red Table Talk

2018 · Self

Beat Shazam

Beat Shazam

2017 · Self

Mariah's World

Mariah's World

2016 · Self

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

2015 · Self - Guest

Lip Sync Battle

Lip Sync Battle

2015 · Self

The Late Late Show with James Corden

The Late Late Show with James Corden

2015 · Self - Carpool Karaoke, Self, Self - Guest

Empire

Empire

2015 · Kitty

Late Night with Seth Meyers

Late Night with Seth Meyers

2014 · Self - Guest

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

2014 · Self - Guest

Cachitos de hierro y cromo

Cachitos de hierro y cromo

2013 · Self (archive footage)

The Jay Leno Show

The Jay Leno Show

2009 · Self

Live from Studio Five

Live from Studio Five

2009 · Self

Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen

Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen

2009 · Self - Guest

Alan Carr: Chatty Man

Alan Carr: Chatty Man

2009 · Self

You Hee-yeol's Sketchbook

You Hee-yeol's Sketchbook

2009 · Self

The Wendy Williams Show

The Wendy Williams Show

2008 · Self

El show de Graham Norton

El show de Graham Norton

2007 · Self

Top of the Pops Reloaded

Top of the Pops Reloaded

2005 · Self

The Tyra Banks Show

The Tyra Banks Show

2005 · Self

Dancing with the Stars

Dancing with the Stars

2005 · Thanks

American Dad!

American Dad!

2005 · Featured Singer (voice), Laura (voice), Gina's Replacement Waitress (voice)

The Friday Night Project

The Friday Night Project

2005 · Self - Guest Host

Miley's New Year's Eve Party

Miley's New Year's Eve Party

2004 · Self - Musical Guest

The Paul O'Grady Show

The Paul O'Grady Show

2004 · Self - Guest

The X Factor

The X Factor

2004 · Self - Special Guest

Ellen DeGeneres Show

Ellen DeGeneres Show

2003 · Self

Jimmy Kimmel Live!

Jimmy Kimmel Live!

2003 · Self, Self - Guest

American Idol

American Idol

2002 · Self, Self - Mentor, Self - Judge

Star Academy

Star Academy

2001 · Self

La Familia Proud

La Familia Proud

2001 · Mariah Carey (voice)

BET Awards

BET Awards

2001 · Self - Performer & Honoree

Rove

Rove

1999 · Self

Teen Choice Awards

Teen Choice Awards

1999 · Self

Making the Video

Making the Video

1999 · Self

CD:UK

CD:UK

1998 · Self

Die Lotto-Show

Die Lotto-Show

1998 · Self

Millionär gesucht! - Die SKL Show

Millionär gesucht! - Die SKL Show

1998 · Self

VH1 Divas

VH1 Divas

1998

Ally McBeal

Ally McBeal

1997 · Candy Cushnip

The View

The View

1997 · Self

Leute heute

Leute heute

1997 · Self

Taff

Taff

1997 · self

The Daily Show

The Daily Show

1996 · Self - Guest

The Rosie O'Donnell Show

The Rosie O'Donnell Show

1996 · Self - Guest

TFI Friday

TFI Friday

1996

Die Harald Schmidt Show

Die Harald Schmidt Show

1995 · Self

Intimate Portrait

Intimate Portrait

1993 · Self

Late Show with David Letterman

Late Show with David Letterman

1993 · Self - Guest, Self - Musical Guest

The Tonight Show with Jay Leno

The Tonight Show with Jay Leno

1992 · Self - Guest

ECHO-Verleihung

ECHO-Verleihung

1992 · Self

MTV Unplugged

MTV Unplugged

1989 · Self

Geld oder Liebe

Geld oder Liebe

1989 · Self

Billboard Music Awards

Billboard Music Awards

1989 · The Icon Award

Flitterabend

Flitterabend

1988 · Self - Singer

LIVE with Kelly and Mark

LIVE with Kelly and Mark

1988 · Self, Self - Musical Guest, Self - Guest

Smash Hits Poll Winners Party

Smash Hits Poll Winners Party

1988 · Self

Le monde est à vous

Le monde est à vous

1987 · Self

Sacrée soirée

Sacrée soirée

1987 · Self

The Oprah Winfrey Show

The Oprah Winfrey Show

1986 · Self

MTV Video Music Awards

MTV Video Music Awards

1984 · Self

Entertainment Tonight

Entertainment Tonight

1981 · Self

Wetten, dass..?

Wetten, dass..?

1981 · Self

Saturday Night Live

Saturday Night Live

1975 · Self - Musical Guest

American Music Awards

American Music Awards

1974 · Self - Musical Guest

Top of the Pops

Top of the Pops

1964 · Self

The Grammys

The Grammys

1959 · Self

The Oscars

The Oscars

1953 · Self

Bambi

Bambi

1948 · Self