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

2026

The Gallerist as Stella Burgess
The 51st AFI Life Achievement Award: A Tribute to Eddie Murphy as Self

2025

Eternity as Anna
Shadow Force as Auntie
Bride Hard as Lydia

2023

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

2022

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

2021

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

2020

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