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

Bride Hard
Lydia
2025

Shadow Force
Auntie
2025

Rustin
Mahalia Jackson
2023

The Holdovers
Mary Lamb
2023

The Idol
Destiny · (5 episodes)
2023

A Little White Lie
Delta Jones
2023

Puss in Boots: The Last Wish
Mama Luna (voice)
2022

On the Come Up
Aunt Pooh
2022

The Jennifer Hudson Show
(1 episode)
2022

One Killer Question
Self · (1 episode)
2022

The Lost City
Beth Hatten
2022

Trolls Holiday in Harmony
Sheila Balloon (voice)
2021

The Guilty
CHP Dispatcher (voice)
2021

Chicago Party Aunt
Tina (voice) · (16 episodes)
2021

Ultra City Smiths
Detective Gail Johnson (voice) · (6 episodes)
2021

Only Murders in the Building
Donna Williams · (12 episodes)
2021

Cinema Toast
Vivian · (10 episodes)
2021

The United States vs. Billie Holiday
Roslyn
2021

Kajillionaire
Jenny
2020

The Last Shift
Shazz
2020

Madagascar: A Little Wild
Ranger Hoof (voice) · (10 episodes)
2020

Trolls World Tour
Bliss Marina (voice) / Sheila B the Flowerface Balloon (voice)
2020

High Fidelity
Cherise · (10 episodes)
2020

Dolemite Is My Name
Lady Reed
2019

The Kelly Clarkson Show
(2 episodes)
2019

On Becoming a God in Central Florida
Rhonda · (5 episodes)
2019

School Girls; Or, The African Mean Girls Play
Headmistress
2019

The Last O.G.
Veesy · (10 episodes)
2018

LaZercism
Herself
2017

Office Christmas Party
Carla
2016

People of Earth
Yvonne Watson · (20 episodes)
2016

The Secrets of Emily Blair
Fran
2016

This Is Us
Tanya · (3 episodes)
2016

The Mr. Peabody & Sherman Show
Christine (voice) · (52 episodes)
2015

Life in Pieces
Janice · (1 episode)
2015

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
Self · (1 episode)
2015

Selfie
Charmonique Whitaker · (13 episodes)
2014

The Angriest Man in Brooklyn
Nurse Rowan
2014

A Long Walk
Sandra
2014

The Purge: The Morning After
De'Shondranique
2013

Mother of George
Marsea
2013

Eternity
Anna
The Gallerist
Golden

Late Night with Seth Meyers
Self · (1 episode)
2014

Veep
Roberta Winston · (1 episode)
2012

The Good Wife
Margie · (1 episode)
2009

Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
Self - Guest · (1 episode)
2009

The Graham Norton Show
Self · (1 episode)
2007

Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Self · (1 episode)
2003

The Daily Show
Self · (1 episode)
1996

The Oscars
Self · (1 episode)
1953

The Oscars
Self - Presenter · (1 episode)
1953

Golden Globe Awards
Self - Winner · (1 episode)
1944