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Da'Vine Joy Randolph

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Da'Vine Joy Randolph

Da'Vine Joy Randolph (; born May 21, 1986) is an American actress. She was named one of 100 most influential people in the world by Time in 2024. Randolph gained recognition for her portrayal of psychic Oda Mae Brown in the Broadway production of Ghost (2012), for which she received a nomination for the Tony Award 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) before receiving praise for her roles in Dolemite Is My Name (2019) and The United States vs. Billie Holiday (2020). Her performance as a grieving mother in The Holdovers (2023) earned her several awards, including the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress. Randolph's television credits include Selfie (2014), This Is Us (2016), People of Earth (2016–17), Empire (2017–18), High Fidelity (2020), and The Idol (2023). In 2024, Randolph earned a nomination for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series, for her appearances on the Hulu mystery series Only Murders in the Building (2021–present).

Infobox

Born
(1986-05-21) May 21, 1986 (age 39)Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Education
Temple University (BFA)Yale University (MFA)
Occupation
Actress
Years active
2011–present

Tables

· Filmography › Film
2013
Mother of George
Role(s)
Marsea
The Purge: The Morning After
Role(s)
De'Shondranique
Notes
short
A Long Walk
Role(s)
Mom
Notes
short
2014
The Angriest Man in Brooklyn
Role(s)
Nurse Rowan
2016
The Secrets of Emily Blair
Role(s)
Fran
Office Christmas Party
Role(s)
Carla
2019
Dolemite Is My Name
Role(s)
Lady Reed
2020
Kajillionaire
Role(s)
Jenny
The Last Shift
Role(s)
Shazz
Trolls World Tour
Role(s)
Bliss Marina / Shelia B
Notes
voice
Mama Got A Cough
Role(s)
Yolanda
Notes
video short
2021
The United States vs. Billie Holiday
Role(s)
Roslyn
The Guilty
Role(s)
CHP Dispatcher
Notes
voice
2022
The Lost City
Role(s)
Beth Hatten
On the Come Up
Role(s)
Pooh
A Little White Lie
Role(s)
Delta Jones
Puss in Boots: The Last Wish
Role(s)
Mama Luna
Notes
voice
2023
Rustin
Role(s)
Mahalia Jackson
The Holdovers
Role(s)
Mary Lamb
2024
Golden
Role(s)
—
Notes
Unreleased
2025
Shadow Force
Role(s)
"Auntie" / Marvella
Bride Hard
Role(s)
Lydia
Eternity
Role(s)
Anna
2026
The Gallerist †
Role(s)
Stella Burgess
Notes
Completed
Year
Title
Role
Notes
2013
Mother of George
Marsea
The Purge: The Morning After
De'Shondranique
short
A Long Walk
Mom
short
2014
The Angriest Man in Brooklyn
Nurse Rowan
2016
The Secrets of Emily Blair
Fran
Office Christmas Party
Carla
2019
Dolemite Is My Name
Lady Reed
2020
Kajillionaire
Jenny
The Last Shift
Shazz
Trolls World Tour
Bliss Marina / Shelia B
voice
Mama Got A Cough
Yolanda
video short
2021
The United States vs. Billie Holiday
Roslyn
The Guilty
CHP Dispatcher
voice
2022
The Lost City
Beth Hatten
On the Come Up
Pooh
A Little White Lie
Delta Jones
Puss in Boots: The Last Wish
Mama Luna
voice
2023
Rustin
Mahalia Jackson
The Holdovers
Mary Lamb
2024
Golden
—
Unreleased
2025
Shadow Force
"Auntie" / Marvella
Bride Hard
Lydia
Eternity
Anna
2026
The Gallerist †
Stella Burgess
Completed
Key · Filmography › Film
†
Denotes film or TV productions that have not yet been released
· Filmography › Television
2013
The Good Wife
Role(s)
Margie
Notes
Episode: "A More Perfect Union"
Brenda Forever
Role(s)
Pearl
Notes
Television film
2014
See Dad Run
Role(s)
Mrs. Rothschild
Notes
Episode: "See Dad Become Room Mom"
Selfie
Role(s)
Charmonique Whitaker
Notes
Main cast
2015
Life in Pieces
Role(s)
Janice
Notes
Episode: "Babe Secret Phone Germs"
2015–2017
Role(s)
The Mr. Peabody & Sherman Show
Notes
Christine / Abby Fisher
2016
This Is Us
Role(s)
Tanya
Notes
Recurring cast (season 1)
2016–2017
Role(s)
People of Earth
Notes
Yvonne Watson
2017
Veep
Role(s)
Roberta Winston
Notes
Episode: "Qatar"
2017–2018
Role(s)
Empire
Notes
Poundcake
2018
Home: Adventures with Tip & Oh
Role(s)
Crushtina
Notes
Voice, episode: "Like Mother, Like Pit of Fire"
2019
On Becoming a God in Central Florida
Role(s)
Rhonda
Notes
Recurring cast
2020
High Fidelity
Role(s)
Cherise
Notes
Main cast
2020–2022
Role(s)
Madagascar: A Little Wild
Notes
Ranger Hoof
2021
Cinema Toast
Role(s)
Vivian
Notes
Voice, episode: "Kiss, Marry, Kill"
Tuca & Bertie
Role(s)
Tamarind Toucan
Notes
Voice, 2 episodes
Ultra City Smiths
Role(s)
Detective Gail Johnson
Notes
Voice, main cast
The Last O.G.
Role(s)
Veesy
Notes
Main cast (season 4)
2021–present
Role(s)
Only Murders in the Building
Notes
Detective Williams
2021–2022
Role(s)
Chicago Party Aunt
Notes
Tina
2022
Birdgirl
Role(s)
Various voices
Notes
Recurring cast
2023
The Idol
Role(s)
Destiny
Notes
Recurring cast
Year
Title
Role
Notes
2013
The Good Wife
Margie
Episode: "A More Perfect Union"
Brenda Forever
Pearl
Television film
2014
See Dad Run
Mrs. Rothschild
Episode: "See Dad Become Room Mom"
Selfie
Charmonique Whitaker
Main cast
2015
Life in Pieces
Janice
Episode: "Babe Secret Phone Germs"
2015–2017
The Mr. Peabody & Sherman Show
Christine / Abby Fisher
Voice, main cast
2016
This Is Us
Tanya
Recurring cast (season 1)
2016–2017
People of Earth
Yvonne Watson
Main cast
2017
Veep
Roberta Winston
Episode: "Qatar"
2017–2018
Empire
Poundcake
Recurring cast (season 4)
2018
Home: Adventures with Tip & Oh
Crushtina
Voice, episode: "Like Mother, Like Pit of Fire"
2019
On Becoming a God in Central Florida
Rhonda
Recurring cast
2020
High Fidelity
Cherise
Main cast
2020–2022
Madagascar: A Little Wild
Ranger Hoof
Voice, recurring cast
2021
Cinema Toast
Vivian
Voice, episode: "Kiss, Marry, Kill"
Tuca & Bertie
Tamarind Toucan
Voice, 2 episodes
Ultra City Smiths
Detective Gail Johnson
Voice, main cast
The Last O.G.
Veesy
Main cast (season 4)
2021–present
Only Murders in the Building
Detective Williams
Recurring cast
2021–2022
Chicago Party Aunt
Tina
Voice, main cast
2022
Birdgirl
Various voices
Recurring cast
2023
The Idol
Destiny
Recurring cast
List of stage performances · Filmography › Theatre
2007
Hair
Role(s)
Tribe
Notes
Prince Music TheaterMay 26, 2007 – June 17, 2007
2010
The Servant of Two Masters
Role(s)
Clarice
Notes
Yale Repertory TheatreMarch 12, 2010 – April 3, 2010
2012
Ghost: The Musical
Role(s)
Oda Mae Brown
Notes
Lunt-Fontanne TheatreApril 23, 2012 – August 18, 2012
2013
The Cradle Will Rock
Role(s)
Performer
Notes
New York City CenterJuly 10, 2013 – July 13, 2013
Year
Title
Role
Notes
2007
Hair
Tribe
Prince Music TheaterMay 26, 2007 – June 17, 2007
2010
The Servant of Two Masters
Clarice
Yale Repertory TheatreMarch 12, 2010 – April 3, 2010
2012
Ghost: The Musical
Oda Mae Brown
Lunt-Fontanne TheatreApril 23, 2012 – August 18, 2012
2013
The Cradle Will Rock
Performer
New York City CenterJuly 10, 2013 – July 13, 2013
· Awards and nominations
2022
Outstanding Guest Actress, Comedy Series
Role(s)
Only Murders in the Building
Notes
Nominated
2024
Outstanding Supporting Performance
Role(s)
The Holdovers
Notes
Nominated
Boston Society of Film Critics
Role(s)
2023
Notes
Best Supporting Actress
British Academy Film Awards
Role(s)
2024
Notes
Best Supporting Actress
Celebration of Cinema & Television
Role(s)
2023
Notes
Supporting Actress Award (Film)
Chicago Film Critics Association
Role(s)
2023
Notes
Best Supporting Actress
Critics' Choice Awards
Role(s)
2024
Notes
Best Supporting Actress
Best Acting Ensemble
Role(s)
Nominated
Dallas–Fort Worth Film Critics Association
Role(s)
2023
Notes
Best Supporting Actress
Drama League Awards
Role(s)
2012
Notes
Distinguished Performance
Florida Film Critics Circle
Role(s)
2023
Notes
Best Supporting Actress
Georgia Film Critics Association
Role(s)
2024
Notes
Best Supporting Actress
Best Ensemble
Role(s)
Runner-up
Golden Globe Awards
Role(s)
2024
Notes
Best Supporting Actress – Motion Picture
Gotham Awards
Role(s)
2023
Notes
Outstanding Supporting Performance
Independent Spirit Awards
Role(s)
2024
Notes
Best Supporting Performance
Kansas City Film Critics Circle
Role(s)
2019
Notes
Best Supporting Actress
London Film Critics' Circle
Role(s)
2024
Notes
Supporting Actress of the Year
Los Angeles Film Critics Association
Role(s)
2023
Notes
Best Supporting Performer
NAACP Image Awards
Role(s)
2020
Notes
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture
The Holdovers
Role(s)
Nominated
National Board of Review
Role(s)
2023
Notes
Best Supporting Actress
New York Film Critics Circle
Role(s)
2023
Notes
Best Supporting Actress
New York Film Critics Online
Role(s)
2023
Notes
Best Supporting Actress
Outer Critics Circle Awards
Role(s)
2012
Notes
Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical
Palm Springs International Film Festival
Role(s)
2024
Notes
Breakthrough Performance Award
Primetime Emmy Awards
Role(s)
2024
Notes
Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series
San Diego Film Critics Society
Role(s)
2023
Notes
Best Supporting Actress
Best Ensemble
Role(s)
Won
Santa Barbara International Film Festival
Role(s)
2024
Notes
Virtuoso Award
Satellite Awards
Role(s)
2024
Notes
Best Supporting Actress – Motion Picture
Screen Actors Guild Awards
Role(s)
2024
Notes
Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role
St. Louis Film Critics Association
Role(s)
2023
Notes
Best Supporting Actress
Best Ensemble
Role(s)
Won
Tony Awards
Role(s)
2012
Notes
Best Featured Actress in a Musical
Toronto Film Critics Association
Role(s)
2023
Notes
Best Supporting Performance
Washington D.C. Area Film Critics Association
Role(s)
2023
Notes
Best Supporting Actress
Best Acting Ensemble
Role(s)
Nominated
Award ceremony
Year
Category
Nominee / Work
Result
AACTA International Awards
2024
Best Supporting Actress
The Holdovers
Nominated
Academy Awards
2024
Best Supporting Actress
Won
AAFCA Awards
2020
Best Supporting Actress
Dolemite Is My Name
Won
Astra Film Awards
2024
Best Supporting Actress
The Holdovers
Won
Austin Film Critics Association
2020
Breakthrough Artist Award
Dolemite Is My Name
Nominated
Black Reel Awards
2020
Outstanding Supporting Actress
Won
Outstanding Breakthrough Performance
Won
2022
Outstanding Guest Actress, Comedy Series
Only Murders in the Building
Nominated
2024
Outstanding Supporting Performance
The Holdovers
Nominated
Boston Society of Film Critics
2023
Best Supporting Actress
Won
British Academy Film Awards
2024
Best Supporting Actress
Won
Celebration of Cinema & Television
2023
Supporting Actress Award (Film)
Won
Chicago Film Critics Association
2023
Best Supporting Actress
Won
Critics' Choice Awards
2024
Best Supporting Actress
Won
Best Acting Ensemble
Nominated
Dallas–Fort Worth Film Critics Association
2023
Best Supporting Actress
Won
Drama League Awards
2012
Distinguished Performance
Ghost: The Musical
Nominated
Florida Film Critics Circle
2023
Best Supporting Actress
The Holdovers
Nominated
Georgia Film Critics Association
2024
Best Supporting Actress
Won
Best Ensemble
Runner-up
Golden Globe Awards
2024
Best Supporting Actress – Motion Picture
Won
Gotham Awards
2023
Outstanding Supporting Performance
Nominated
Independent Spirit Awards
2024
Best Supporting Performance
Won
Kansas City Film Critics Circle
2019
Best Supporting Actress
Dolemite Is My Name
Won
London Film Critics' Circle
2024
Supporting Actress of the Year
The Holdovers
Won
Los Angeles Film Critics Association
2023
Best Supporting Performer
Won
NAACP Image Awards
2020
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture
Dolemite Is My Name
Nominated
2024
The Holdovers
Nominated
National Board of Review
2023
Best Supporting Actress
Won
New York Film Critics Circle
2023
Best Supporting Actress
Won
New York Film Critics Online
2023
Best Supporting Actress
Won
Outer Critics Circle Awards
2012
Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical
Ghost: The Musical
Nominated
Palm Springs International Film Festival
2024
Breakthrough Performance Award
The Holdovers
Won
Primetime Emmy Awards
2024
Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series
Only Murders in the Building
Nominated
San Diego Film Critics Society
2023
Best Supporting Actress
The Holdovers
Runner-up
Best Ensemble
Won
Santa Barbara International Film Festival
2024
Virtuoso Award
Won
Satellite Awards
2024
Best Supporting Actress – Motion Picture
Won
Screen Actors Guild Awards
2024
Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role
Won
St. Louis Film Critics Association
2023
Best Supporting Actress
Won
Best Ensemble
Won
Tony Awards
2012
Best Featured Actress in a Musical
Ghost: The Musical
Nominated
Toronto Film Critics Association
2023
Best Supporting Performance
The Holdovers
Won
Washington D.C. Area Film Critics Association
2023
Best Supporting Actress
Won
Best Acting Ensemble
Nominated

References

  1. shared with Rachel McAdams for Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret.
  2. Shared with the cast of The Holdovers
  3. shared with Ryan Gosling for Barbie.
  4. "Get Ready with Da'Vine Joy Randolph At Cannes | The Idol"
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M2wSrO0UWDY
  5. Harper's Bazaar
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wEcM7isvr44&t=16s
  6. TIME
    https://time.com/6964725/davine-joy-randolph/
  7. Variety
    https://variety.com/t/davine-joy-randolph/
  8. Philadelphia Magazine
    https://www.phillymag.com/news/2024/03/06/davine-joy-randolph-oscars-speech/
  9. Windy City Times
    https://www.windycitytimes.com/lgbt/NUNN-ON-ONE-TELEVISION-Actress-brings-DaVine-performances-to-various-roles/67995.html
  10. The Philadelphia Inquirer
    https://www.inquirer.com/entertainment/movies/davine-joy-randolph-oscars-philadelphia-20231220.html
  11. WWMT
    https://wwmt.com/news/state/interlochen-center-for-the-arts-alum-davine-joy-randolph-takes-home-2024-oscar
  12. www.cbsnews.com
    https://www.cbsnews.com/philadelphia/news/temple-grad-davine-joy-randolph-wins-golden-globe-for-role-in-the-holdovers/
  13. USA TODAY
    https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/movies/2024/01/03/davine-joy-randolph-holdovers-interview/72068827007/
  14. "Temple stars shine bright at film and television awards"
    https://news.temple.edu/news/2024-01-24/temple-stars-shine-bright-film-and-television-awards
  15. W Magazine
    https://www.wmagazine.com/culture/davine-joy-randolph-lost-city-movie-interview
  16. www.bada.org.uk
    http://www.bada.org.uk/news/2024/02/davine-joy-randolph-mio-09-wins-supporting-actress-bafta/
  17. pennlive
    https://www.pennlive.com/midstate/2012/04/hershey_woman_lands_leading_ro.html
  18. Deadline
    https://deadline.com/video/davine-joy-randolph-video-interview-holdovers/
  19. "At the 2024 EE BAFTA Film Awards, The Holdovers star Da'Vine Joy Randolph opens up about returning to London and winning the award for Best Supporting Actress"
    https://twitter.com/letterboxd/status/1759984876063994249
  20. Hartford Courant
    https://www.courant.com/hc-xpm-2012-04-09-hc-ghost-davine-0408-20120408-story.html
  21. Huffington Post
    https://www.huffpost.com/entry/ghost-the-musical-davine-joy-randolph_n_1457696
  22. younghollywood.com
    https://younghollywood.com/scene/women-we-love-da-vine-joy-randolph.html
  23. 'Only Murders in the Building' guest star Da'Vine Joy Randolph on episode from Det. Williams' POV
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=69mVi0L3an0&t=971s
  24. Twitter
    https://twitter.com/IndieWire/status/1742921437105820113
  25. Deadline Hollywood
    https://deadline.com/2023/09/the-holdovers-review-alexander-payne-paul-giamatti-family-telluride-film-festival-1235534101/
  26. "Da'vine Joy Randolph picks up Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actress"
    https://www.inquirer.com/entertainment/movies/oscar-nominations-2024-davine-joy-randolph-bradley-cooper-20240123.html
  27. Deadline
    https://deadline.com/2023/08/rebel-wilson-bride-hard-anna-camp-justin-hartley-stephen-dorff-1235532085/
  28. Variety
    https://variety.com/2025/film/news/rebel-wilson-bride-hard-release-date-first-look-1236330617/
  29. Forbes
    https://www.forbes.com/sites/jeffbenjamin/2025/09/05/hollywood-meets-j-pop-in-yoshiki-directed-video-starring-rebel-wilson-bi-ray--more/
  30. The Purge
    https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/morning-purge-comedian-spoofs-universals-628451/
  31. A Long Walk
    https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/a_long_walk_2013
  32. "Da'Vine Joy Randolph (visual voices guide)"
    http://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/DaVine-Joy-Randolph/
  33. Mama Got a Cough
    https://meetingofmindsuk.uk/events/mama-got-a-cough-zoom-shot-short-film/
  34. Birdgirl
    https://www.awn.com/news/birdgirl-returns-new-season-corporate-fails
  35. The Hollywood Reporter
    https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/the-idol-trailer-ensemble-cast-1235203017/
  36. Hollywood Reporter
    https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/2024-independent-spirit-awards-winners-list-1235832749/
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