Da’Vine Joy Randolph Biographer
Da’Vine Joy Randolph is an eminent American actress and singer. She first gained recognition in 2012 as Oda Mae Brown in the Broadway production of Ghost: The Musical for which she received a Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Play nomination.
Her early films include; The Angriest Man in Brooklyn (2014) and Office Christmas Party (2016). She then gained prominence for her roles in Dolemite Is My Name (2019) and The United States vs. Billie Holiday (2020). Joy is best known for her television roles in Selfie (2014), People of Earth (2016-17), Empire (2017-18), High Fidelity (2020), Only Murders in the Building (2021-present), and The Idol (2023).
Da’Vine Joy Randolph Education
She received her education at Temple University where she focused on vocal performance and graduated. However, in her junior year, she decided to switch concentrations to musical theatre. Then she attended Yale School of Drama where she graduated in 2011 with a master’s degree. After that, she attended Interlochen Arts Camp where she studied theatre.
Da’Vine Joy Randolph Career
She auditioned for an understudy role in the Broadway transfer of Ghost: the Musical (which was playing n London’s West End) but the producers decided to cast her in the principal role in Oda Mae Browm. Prior to the casting of the Broadway transfer was announced Sharon D. Clarke who played Oda Mae in the London run of Ghost the Musical, suffered a minor knee injury. To cover the role of Clarke’s absence, Randolf was quickly flown to London. On December 16, 2011, her debut performance took place and she continued to share the role with understudy Lisa Davina Philip until early January 2012 when Clarke returned.
The Broadway production opened on Monday, April 23, 2012, after a preview that began in March 2012. There, she played opposite Richard Fleeshman and Caissie Levy in the leading roles. She was then nominated for the Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Musical. On September 30, 2014, she played Charmonique in ABC’s sitcom Selfie. Also, she did the voiceover for the role of Christine in the Netflix original series The Mr. Peabody & Sherman Show.
Da’Vine Joy Randolph Age
Da’Vine was born on May 21, 1986, therefore she is 37 years old as of June 2023. Hence she celebrates her birthday on May 21st of every year.
Da’Vine Joy Randolph Height
She stands at a height of 5 feet 4 inches (1.63m) tall.
Da’Vine Joy Randolph Family
Da’Vine was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.A. to Michael Randolph (Father) and Joyce Randolph (Mother). She has a sister by the name of Brittney Randolph.
Da’Vine Joy Randolph Husband
Joy is very private about her personal life therefore it is not known if she is in any relationship. There are also no rumors of her being in any past relationship with anyone. It is also not known if she has any kids.
Da’Vine Joy Randolph’s Net Worth
Randolph has an estimated net worth ranging between $1 million – $5 million which she has earned through being an actress and singer.
Da’Vine Joy Randolph’s Salary
The amount she receives as a salary is not mentioned on the Internet. However, we can speculate that she earns an awesome income.
Da’Vine Joy Randolph The Idol
In 2023, she played the role of Destiny, Jocelyn’s co-manager in the HBO drama series, The Idol. The series began airing on HBO and Max starting on June 4, 2023. The Idol focuses on Jocelyn (Lily-Rose Depp), an aspiring pop idol who, after having a nervous breakdown that causes her last tour to be canceled, resolves to reclaim her title as the sexiest pop star in America and begins a complex relationship with Tedros (Abel “The Weeknd” Tesfaye), a self-help guru and the head of a contemporary cult.
Da’Vine acts alongside fellow actresses and actors such as;
- Abel Tesfaye playing the role of Tedros
- Lily-Rose Depp playing the role of Jocelyn
- Suzanna Son playing the role of Chloe
- Troye Sivan playing the role of Xander
- Jane Adams playing the role of Nikki Katz
- Jennie Ruby Jane playing the role of Dyanne
- Rachel Sennott playing the role of Leia
- Hari Nef playing the role of Talia
- Moses Sumney playing the role of Izaak
- Dan Levy playing the role of Benjamin
- Eli Roth playing the role of Andrew Finkelstein
- Ramsey playing as herself
- Hank Azaria playing the role of Chaim
- Melanie Liburd playing the role of Jenna