PAULA JAI PARKER
Paula Jai Parker
Gender: Female
Known for: Acting
Birthday: August 19, 1969
Place of Birth: Cleveland, Ohio, USA
Biography
Paula Jai Parker (born August 19, 1969) is an American actress. She is best known for her supporting roles in the films Friday (1995), Sprung (1997), Why Do Fools Fall in Love (1998), Phone Booth (2002), Hustle & Flow (2005) and Idlewild (2006).
Filmography
Starring
2025·
Soul of A SisterHead Therapist
Victoria
2023·
Kings of L.A.Mason
2023·
The Furry FortuneJune
2022·
American GigoloDiamond
Trudy (voice)
Martha
Aunt Zora
2021·
ThemHazel Emory
2020·
StalkerEvelyn
2019·
Crown LakeHeadmistress Merriweather
2019·
All RiseCharlene Addison
2019·
A House DividedStephanie Sanders
2018·
9-1-1Judith Spivey
2018·
Hey, Mr. Postman!Ms. Kelly
2018·
Taco ShopEve
2016·
InsecureSheryl
2016·
Recovery RoadMargarita Jean-Baptiste
2016·
She's Got a PlanRhonda
Danice
Yvonne
2014·
Hollywood Divas2014·
Assistant MotivesJoyce Miller
2014·
Act of FaithShartruce
Desiree Stewart
2014·
4PlayLinda
2014·
You, Me & HerKaren
2013·
Ray DonovanSylvie Starr
2013·
Pastor ShirleyPastor Shirley
Laticious
2013·
Life of a KingGina Sanders
2012·
The Soul ManDrew
2011·
The ExesAmelia
Elizabeth Gayle
2010·
Fish HooksYolanda (voice)
2009·
NCIS: Los AngelesEllie
2008·
The MentalistAstrid
2008·
True BloodKaren
2008·
Fear ItselfPatty Orwell
2007·
CoverMonica Wilson
2006·
The Genius ClubTatiana Williams
2006·
IdlewildRose
2005·
Criminal MindsCaptain Vivian Paige
2005·
My Name Is EarlSylvia
2005·
The Reichen ShowSelf
Trudy Parker-Proud (voice)
2005·
AnimalReecy
2005·
Hustle & FlowLexus
2004·
She Hate MeEvelyn
2004·
My Baby's DaddyRolonda
2004·
RayRuth Brown
Trudy Parker-Proud (voice)
2003·
Love ChroniclesSara
2003·
Phone BoothFelicia
2002·
CSI: MiamiDeana Walters / D-Nasty
2002·
The ShieldDesirae
2002·
High CrimesGracie
2001·
The Proud FamilyTrudy Parker-Proud (voice)
2001·
30 Years to LifeStephanie
Julia Beltran
1999·
SnoopsRoberta Young
1999·
The BreaksAnn
Paula King
1998·
WooClaudette
1998·
Always OutnumberedMelodie
1997·
The Weird Al ShowVal Brentwood, Gal Spy
1997·
SprungAdina
1996·
Get on the BusJamilia
Drunk Party Girl
1995·
The Parent 'Hood1995·
The Wayans Bros.Mia
1995·
Tales from the HoodSissy Johnson (segment "Boys Do Get Bruised")
1995·
FridayJoi
1994·
Touched by an AngelBillie Holiday
1994·
Cosmic SlopTang (segment 'Tang')
1991·
RocJill