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Da'Vine Joy Randolph
Born 1986-05-21Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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.
Screen work
Movies & roles
The GalleristStella BurgessAFI Life Achievement Award: A Tribute to Eddie MurphySelfEternityAnnaBride HardLydiaShadow ForceAuntieRustinMahalia JacksonThe HoldoversMary LambA Little White LieDelta JonesPuss in Boots: The Last WishMama Luna (voice)On the Come UpAunt PoohThe Lost CityBeth HattenTrolls Holiday in HarmonySheila Balloon (voice)The GuiltyCHP Dispatcher (voice)The United States vs. Billie HolidayRoslynKajillionaireJennyThe Last ShiftShazzTrolls World TourBliss Marina (voice) / Sheila B the Flowerface Balloon (voice)Dolemite Is My NameLady ReedSchool Girls; Or, The African Mean Girls PlayHeadmistressLaZercismHerselfOffice Christmas PartyCarlaThe Secrets of Emily BlairFranThe Angriest Man in BrooklynNurse RowanA Long WalkSandra