Da'Vine Joy Randolph
Biography
Da'Vine Joy Randolph (/deɪˈvaɪn/; born May 21, 1986) is an American actress. She first gained recognition for her portrayal of psychic Oda Mae Brown in the Broadway production of Ghost (2012), for which she received a nomination at the Tony Awards for Best Featured Actress in a Musical. Randolph went on to appear in the films The Angriest Man in Brooklyn (2014) and Office Christmas Party (2016) prior to receiving praise for her roles in Dolemite Is My Name (2019) and The United States vs. Billie Holiday (2020). She received critical acclaim for her performance as a grieving mother in the film The Holdovers (2023), which earned her several awards, including the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress.
Also Known As
Movie Appearances
Rustin
as Mahalia Jackson
2023
Trolls Holiday in Harmony
as Sheila Balloon (voice)
2021
The Holdovers
as Mary Lamb
2023
Mother of George
as Marsea
2013
Bride Hard
as Lydia
2025
Puss in Boots: The Last Wish
as Mama Luna (voice)
2022
On the Come Up
as Aunt Pooh
2022
The Purge: The Morning After
as De'Shondranique
2013
Shadow Force
as Auntie
2025
A Long Walk
as Sandra
2014
Eternity
as Anna
2025
The Angriest Man in Brooklyn
as Nurse Rowan
2014
Office Christmas Party
as Carla
2016
LaZercism
as Herself
2017
Dolemite Is My Name
as Lady Reed
2019
Kajillionaire
as Jenny
2020
The Last Shift
as Shazz
2020
Trolls World Tour
as Bliss Marina (voice) / Sheila B the Flowerface Balloon (voice)
2020
The United States vs. Billie Holiday
as Roslyn
2021
A Little White Lie
as Delta Jones
2023
TV Appearances
Ultra City Smiths
as Detective Gail Johnson (voice)
2021
Chicago Party Aunt
as Tina (voice)
2021
Only Murders in the Building
as Donna Williams
2021
Selfie
as Charmonique Whitaker
2014
The Mr. Peabody & Sherman Show
as Christine (voice)
2015
People of Earth
as Yvonne Watson
2016
The Good Wife
as Margie
2009
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
as Self
2015
Late Night with Seth Meyers
as Self
2014
The Kelly Clarkson Show
as Self
2019
This Is Us
as Tanya
2016
The Daily Show
as Self
1996