Da'Vine Joy Randolph

Born: 1986-05-21 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

Known For: Acting

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

2025

Eternity as Anna
Bride Hard as Lydia
Shadow Force as Auntie

2023

The Holdovers as Mary Lamb
The Idol as Destiny
A Little White Lie as Delta Jones
Rustin as Mahalia Jackson

2022

The Jennifer Hudson Show
Puss in Boots: The Last Wish as Mama Luna (voice)
The Lost City as Beth Hatten
On the Come Up as Aunt Pooh
One Killer Question as Self

2021

Only Murders in the Building as Donna Williams
The United States vs. Billie Holiday as Roslyn
Trolls Holiday in Harmony as Sheila Balloon (voice)
The Guilty as CHP Dispatcher (voice)
Chicago Party Aunt as Tina (voice)
Cinema Toast as Vivian
Ultra City Smiths as Detective Gail Johnson (voice)

2020

Trolls World Tour as Bliss Marina (voice) / Sheila B the Flowerface Balloon (voice)
Madagascar: A Little Wild as Ranger Hoof (voice)
The Last Shift as Shazz
High Fidelity as Cherise
Kajillionaire as Jenny