Beyoncé Knowles Carter

American singer, songwriter and actress, born 4 September 1981 in Houston, Texas, USA. Daughter of [a=Tina Knowles] and [a=Mathew Knowles], sister of [a=Solange Knowles]. Beyoncé rose to fame in late 1990s as the lead singer of R&B girl-group [a=Destiny's Child], but is now also known as successful solo artist.

[b]Only used for credits containing variations of her married name Knowles-Carter.[/b]