Madonna Free Screensaver. Photos slideshow. Madonna Louise Ciccone Ritchie (born August 16, 1958), known as Madonna, is a Grammy and Golden Globe award winning American pop singer, songwriter, record and film producer, dancer, actress, philanthropist, author and fashion icon. She is noted for her ambitious music videos and stage performances as well as using political, sexual, and religious themes in her work. Madonna was born on 16th of August, 1956. Her childhood was a hard time for her because her mother died when she was only five. When she was about 20 years old, she moved to Times Square, New York, with just 35 dollars, and her big dream was to become a rock singer. In 1980, Madonna connived herself to a band called The Breakfast Club . Soon after, she realized that, The Breakfast Club was a big mistake, and early in the year she left the band. Finally, after 4 years, Madonna found the right producer, and single Everybody was released. In 1982, the debut album called Madonna was released. Subsequent albums have included Like a Virgin (1984), True Blue (1986), Ray of of Light (1998), Music (2000), American Life (2003), and Confessions on a Dancefloor (2005). Madonna has also acted in films, including Desperately Seeking Susan (1985), Shanghai Surprise (1986) and Body of Evidence (1993).