Da'Vine Joy Randolph

Da'Vine Joy Randolph

Acting • Born 1986-05-21

Acting2Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

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.

Filmography

58 credits
Rustin

Rustin

Movie • 2023

Mahalia Jackson

Trolls Holiday in Harmony

Trolls Holiday in Harmony

Movie • 2021

Sheila Balloon (voice)

The Holdovers

The Holdovers

Movie • 2023

Mary Lamb

Mother of George

Mother of George

Movie • 2013

Marsea

Bride Hard

Bride Hard

Movie • 2025

Lydia

Puss in Boots: The Last Wish

Puss in Boots: The Last Wish

Movie • 2022

Mama Luna (voice)

On the Come Up

On the Come Up

Movie • 2022

Aunt Pooh

The Purge: The Morning After

The Purge: The Morning After

Movie • 2013

De'Shondranique

Shadow Force

Shadow Force

Movie • 2025

Auntie

A Long Walk

A Long Walk

Movie • 2014

Sandra

Eternity

Eternity

Movie • 2025

Anna

The Angriest Man in Brooklyn

The Angriest Man in Brooklyn

Movie • 2014

Nurse Rowan

Office Christmas Party

Office Christmas Party

Movie • 2016

Carla

LaZercism

LaZercism

Movie • 2017

Herself

Dolemite Is My Name

Dolemite Is My Name

Movie • 2019

Lady Reed

Kajillionaire

Kajillionaire

Movie • 2020

Jenny

The Last Shift

The Last Shift

Movie • 2020

Shazz

Trolls World Tour

Trolls World Tour

Movie • 2020

Bliss Marina (voice) / Sheila B the Flowerface Balloon (voice)

The United States vs. Billie Holiday

The United States vs. Billie Holiday

Movie • 2021

Roslyn

A Little White Lie

A Little White Lie

Movie • 2023

Delta Jones

The Guilty

The Guilty

Movie • 2021

CHP Dispatcher (voice)

School Girls; Or, The African Mean Girls Play

School Girls; Or, The African Mean Girls Play

Movie • 2019

Headmistress

The Lost City

The Lost City

Movie • 2022

Beth Hatten

The Gallerist

The Gallerist

Movie • 2026

Stella Burgess

The Secrets of Emily Blair

The Secrets of Emily Blair

Movie • 2016

Fran

Golden

Golden

Movie

Brenda Forever

Brenda Forever

Movie • 2013

Pearl

Ultra City Smiths

Ultra City Smiths

TV • 2021

Detective Gail Johnson (voice)

Chicago Party Aunt

Chicago Party Aunt

TV • 2021

Tina (voice)

Only Murders in the Building

Only Murders in the Building

TV • 2021

Donna Williams

Selfie

Selfie

TV • 2014

Charmonique Whitaker

The Mr. Peabody & Sherman Show

The Mr. Peabody & Sherman Show

TV • 2015

Christine (voice)

People of Earth

People of Earth

TV • 2016

Yvonne Watson

The Good Wife

The Good Wife

TV • 2009

Margie

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

TV • 2015

Self

Late Night with Seth Meyers

Late Night with Seth Meyers

TV • 2014

Self

The Kelly Clarkson Show

The Kelly Clarkson Show

TV • 2019

Self

This Is Us

This Is Us

TV • 2016

Tanya

The Daily Show

The Daily Show

TV • 1996

Self

The Jennifer Hudson Show

The Jennifer Hudson Show

TV • 2022

Golden Globe Awards

Golden Globe Awards

TV • 1944

Self - Nominee

The Graham Norton Show

The Graham Norton Show

TV • 2007

Self

Jimmy Kimmel Live!

Jimmy Kimmel Live!

TV • 2003

Self

Madagascar: A Little Wild

Madagascar: A Little Wild

TV • 2020

Ranger Hoof (voice)

Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen

Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen

TV • 2009

Self - Guest

One Killer Question

One Killer Question

TV • 2022

Self

Veep

Veep

TV • 2012

Roberta Winston

Life in Pieces

Life in Pieces

TV • 2015

Janice

The Oscars

The Oscars

TV • 1953

Self

On Becoming a God in Central Florida

On Becoming a God in Central Florida

TV • 2019

Rhonda

The Last O.G.

The Last O.G.

TV • 2018

Veesy

High Fidelity

High Fidelity

TV • 2020

Cherise

Cinema Toast

Cinema Toast

TV • 2021

Vivian

The Oscars

The Oscars

TV • 1953

Self - Presenter

Match Game

Match Game

TV • 2016

Self - Panelist

LIVE with Kelly and Mark

LIVE with Kelly and Mark

TV • 1988

Self - Guest

Jimmy Kimmel Live!

Jimmy Kimmel Live!

TV • 2003

Self - Guest

The Idol

The Idol

TV • 2023

Destiny