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.

Known For

Puss in Boots: The Last Wish

as Mama Luna (voice)

The Lost City

as Beth Hatten

The Guilty

as CHP Dispatcher (voice)

Trolls World Tour

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

Office Christmas Party

as Carla

The Holdovers

as Mary Lamb

Only Murders in the Building

as Donna Williams

This Is Us

as Tanya

Dolemite Is My Name

as Lady Reed

The Good Wife

as Margie