Da'Vine Joy Randolph
Biography
Da'Vine Joy Randolph is an American actress born on May 21, 1986, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. She is known for her work in the entertainment industry, with a total of 60 known credits. Randolph has received recognition for her performances, including a Tony Awards nomination for Best Featured Actress in a Musical for her portrayal of Oda Mae Brown in the Broadway production of Ghost. She has appeared in various films, including The Angriest Man in Brooklyn, Office Christmas Party, Dolemite Is My Name, The United States vs. Billie Holiday, and The Holdovers. Randolph's acting career spans multiple genres and platforms, showcasing her versatility as a performer.
Career overview
Da'Vine Joy Randolph is an American actress born on May 21, 1986, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She initially gained recognition for her portrayal of Oda Mae Brown in the Broadway production of Ghost in 2012, earning a nomination for Best Featured Actress in a Musical at the Tony Awards.
Randolph's film career includes appearances in The Angriest Man in Brooklyn and Office Christmas Party prior to receiving praise for her roles in Dolemite Is My Name and The United States vs. Billie Holiday. Her performance as a grieving mother in The Holdovers earned her critical acclaim and several awards.
Throughout her career, Randolph has accumulated a significant number of acting credits, with over 60 known credits to her name. Her versatility and range have been recognized in various roles, showcasing her ability to take on diverse characters and performances.
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- The Gallerist (2026) as Stella Burgess
- The 51st AFI Life Achievement Award: A Tribute to Eddie Murphy (2026) as Self
- Eternity (2025) as Anna
- Shadow Force (2025) as Auntie
- Bride Hard (2025) as Lydia
- Good Hang with Amy Poehler (2025)
- The Idol (2023) as Destiny
- The Holdovers (2023) as Mary Lamb
- Rustin (2023) as Mahalia Jackson
- A Little White Lie (2023) as Delta Jones
- The Jennifer Hudson Show (2022)
- Puss in Boots: The Last Wish (2022) as Mama Luna (voice)
- The Lost City (2022) as Beth Hatten
- One Killer Question (2022) as Self
- On the Come Up (2022) as Aunt Pooh
- Only Murders in the Building (2021) as Donna Williams
- The Guilty (2021) as CHP Dispatcher (voice)
- Cinema Toast (2021) as Vivian
- Ultra City Smiths (2021) as Detective Gail Johnson (voice)
- Chicago Party Aunt (2021) as Tina (voice)
- Trolls Holiday in Harmony (2021) as Sheila Balloon (voice)
- The United States vs. Billie Holiday (2021) as Roslyn
- Trolls World Tour (2020) as Bliss Marina (voice) / Sheila B the Flowerface Balloon (voice)
- High Fidelity (2020) as Cherise
- Madagascar: A Little Wild (2020) as Ranger Hoof (voice)
- Kajillionaire (2020) as Jenny
- The Last Shift (2020) as Shazz
- The Kelly Clarkson Show (2019) as Self
- On Becoming a God in Central Florida (2019) as Rhonda
- Dolemite Is My Name (2019) as Lady Reed
- School Girls; Or, The African Mean Girls Play (2019) as Headmistress
- The Last O.G. (2018) as Veesy
- LaZercism (2017) as Herself
- This Is Us (2016) as Tanya
- Match Game (2016) as Self - Panelist
- Office Christmas Party (2016) as Carla
- People of Earth (2016) as Yvonne Watson
- The Secrets of Emily Blair (2016) as Fran
- The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (2015) as Self
- Empire (2015) as Poundcake
- Life in Pieces (2015) as Janice
- The Mr. Peabody & Sherman Show (2015) as Christine (voice)
- Late Night with Seth Meyers (2014) as Self
- Selfie (2014) as Charmonique Whitaker
- The Angriest Man in Brooklyn (2014) as Nurse Rowan
- A Long Walk (2014) as Sandra
- Brenda Forever (2013) as Pearl
- Mother of George (2013) as Marsea
- The Purge: The Morning After (2013) as De'Shondranique
- Veep (2012) as Roberta Winston
- Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen (2009) as Self - Guest
- The Good Wife (2009) as Margie
- The Graham Norton Show (2007) as Self
- Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003) as Self
- Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003) as Self - Guest
- The Daily Show (1996) as Self
- LIVE with Kelly and Mark (1988) as Self - Guest
- The Oscars (1953) as Self
- The Oscars (1953) as Self - Presenter
- Golden Globe Awards (1944) as Self - Nominee
- Hold the Devil as Detective Sara Myall
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