Personal details
- Birth Date: 1986-05-21
- Height: 5′ 3½″ (1.61 m)
- Birth Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
- Professions: Actress, Soundtrack
Da’Vine Joy Randolph? Total powerhouse. Born and bred in Philly, she’s got that no-nonsense energy—like, you just know she means business on stage. She kicked open the Broadway doors as Oda Mae Brown in Ghost the Musical, and, yeah, she snagged a Tony nomination right out of the gate. Not too shabby, considering that role’s got some big shoes to fill (Whoopi Goldberg, anyone?). She didn’t just own Broadway, though. West End too. Girl’s got range. She’s not one of those folks who just waltzed in with raw talent and luck, either. She put in the work. First, she knocked out her undergrad at Temple University—shoutout to Philly again—studying theater with that musical focus. Then she leveled up at Yale School of Drama, chasing her Master’s like a boss. So, she’s got the training, the pedigree, and the street smarts. That’s a serious combo. But wait, there’s more (yeah, sounds like an infomercial, but it’s true). Randolph’s regional credits? Wild. She tore it up in Servant of Two Masters at Yale Rep—slapstick, high-energy, full commitment. Then she went all-in for Hair at Prince Music Theater—think chaotic, kinda wild, definitely memorable. She’s basically the definition of versatile. Give her a script, she’ll flip it and make it her own. Every stage she hits, she leaves a mark. Legends start somewhere, right? Well, she’s already carving her name in the wall.
Back in 2012, there was some real buzz on Broadway, and a lot of it had to do with “Ghost the Musical.” One standout? The actress who snagged a Tony nomination for Best Featured Actress in a Musical. That’s no small feat, considering the competition that year was wild. “Ghost the Musical” basically took that classic film everyone knows—the one with all the romance, heartbreak, and, let’s be honest, the pottery scene that’s been parodied to death—and spun it for the stage. If you saw it live, you’d get why she was nominated. She brought so much energy and emotion, flipping between humor and heartbreak effortlessly. Her role was one of those where you just can’t look away—she owned every scene. It’s not just about singing the songs, it’s about making the audience believe in all that supernatural drama, and she totally nailed it. No wonder the Tony committee took notice.
May 21, 1986
5′ 3½″ (1.61 m)
Konidela Ram Charan
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
39 years old