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Joyful Drake

Acting Born Sep 24, 1976 Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA 25 credits
25
Total Credits
2000–2026
27 Years Career Span
13
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

Biography

Joyful Drake works in acting. Born September 24, 1976 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA. Archytele tracks 25 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.

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Known for

All American: Homecoming

as Pamela Mays

P-Valley

as Chanisse

The Quad

as Venus Hardwick

Lethal Weapon

as Tanya

Jane the Virgin

as Dr. Bolton
Film

Bad Ass

as Amber Lamps

The Exes

as Carol
Film

Get Him to the Greek

as Sergio's Baby Mama

The Game

as Sheila
Film

Klute

as Lani
Film

Beauty Shop

as Mercedes
Film

Cube

as Rhonda

Frequent co-stars

Donald Faison 1 shared title
Wayne Knight 1 shared title
David Alan Basche 1 shared title
Kelly Stables 1 shared title
Kristen Johnston 1 shared title
Leah Remini 1 shared title
Diedrich Bader 1 shared title
Frances Turner 1 shared title
Lisa Ann Walter 1 shared title
Brandon Routh 1 shared title

Career timeline

Sisters of Summerhill
A Dark Way Out
All American: HomecomingHushUnthinkably Good Things
Girls Getaway Gone Wrong · Writer
P-Valley
The Quad
Lethal WeaponChasing Waterfalls
November Rule
Jane the VirginCatch Hell
Bad Ass
The ExesLet's Stay Together
Get Him to the Greek
Tournament of Dreams
The GamePhat Girlz
CutsBeauty Shop
Hair Show
One on One
Soul Food

Full Filmography

25 titles
  • Sisters of Summerhill (2026) as Gina
  • A Dark Way Out (2023) as Justine
  • All American: Homecoming (2022) as Pamela Mays
  • Hush (2022) as Draya Logan
  • Unthinkably Good Things (2022) as Melina
  • Girls Getaway Gone Wrong (2021) Writer
  • P-Valley (2020) as Chanisse
  • The Quad (2017) as Venus Hardwick
  • Lethal Weapon (2016) as Tanya
  • Chasing Waterfalls (2016) as Doreen
  • November Rule (2015) as Jean Worther
  • Jane the Virgin (2014) as Dr. Bolton
  • Catch Hell (2014) as Diane
  • Bad Ass (2012) as Amber Lamps
  • The Exes (2011) as Carol
  • Let's Stay Together (2011) as Tasha Woodson
  • Get Him to the Greek (2010) as Sergio's Baby Mama
  • Tournament of Dreams (2007) as Capricorn
  • The Game (2006) as Sheila
  • Phat Girlz (2006) as Mia
  • Cuts (2005) as Lani
  • Beauty Shop (2005) as Mercedes
  • Hair Show (2004) as Stephanie Cole
  • One on One (2001) as Rhonda
  • Soul Food (2000) as Tamara

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Joyful Drake best known for?

Joyful Drake is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including All American: Homecoming (2022), P-Valley (2020), The Quad (2017), Lethal Weapon (2016).

When and where was Joyful Drake born?

Joyful Drake was born on September 24, 1976 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA.

How many credits does Joyful Drake have?

Joyful Drake has accumulated over 25 film and television credits across a career spanning from 2000 to 2026.

What is Joyful Drake's background in cinema and television?

Joyful Drake, the much-loved Tasha on the iconic BET comedy series “Let’s Stay Together” is on the scene in a big way. In addition to a recurring role in Starz’s “P-Valley,” she also leads the eight-episode upcoming drama series “HUSH” for streamer ALLBLK. Creator Angela Burd Murray describes the series as, “a sexy dra...