Paula Jai Parker
Actor
Born Aug 19, 1969 · Cleveland, Ohio, USA
Active 1991–present
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…
Filmography
Soul of A Sister (2025) — Head TherapistThe Mentalist (2008) — AstridCriminal Minds (2005) — Captain Vivian Paige9-1-1 (2018) — Judith SpiveyHow to Get Away with Murder (2014) — YvonneTrue Blood (2008) — KarenRay (2004) — Ruth BrownPhone Booth (2003) — FeliciaCSI: Miami (2002) — Deana Walters / D-NastyThe Shield (2002) — DesiraeCSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2000) — Julia BeltranFriday (1995) — JoiMy Name Is Earl (2005) — SylviaNCIS: Los Angeles (2009) — EllieDon't Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood (1996) — Drunk Party GirlRay Donovan (2013) — Sylvie StarrLilo & Stitch: The Series (2003) — Trudy Parker-Proud (voice)Them (2021) — Hazel EmoryHustle & Flow (2005) — LexusHigh Crimes (2002) — GracieThe Proud Family (2001) — Trudy Parker-Proud (voice)Life of a King (2013) — Gina SandersInsecure (2016) — SherylTouched by an Angel (1994) — Billie Holiday