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Paula Jai Parker

Bio: 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)
Born: Tue, Aug 19 1969
Birthplace: Cleveland, Ohio, USA
Paula Jai Parker is 55 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of The Furry Fortune
The Furry Fortune
Paula Jai Parker was 53 in The Furry Fortune as 'June'.
Movie Released: Tue, Aug 01 2023
Poster of Kings of L.A.
Kings of L.A.
Paula Jai Parker was 53 in Kings of L.A. as 'Mason'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 13 2023
Poster of Conundrum: Secrets Among Friends
Conundrum: Secrets Among Friends
Paula Jai Parker was 53 in Conundrum: Secrets Among Friends as 'Victoria'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 11 2023
Poster of A Miracle Before Christmas
A Miracle Before Christmas
Paula Jai Parker was 53 in A Miracle Before Christmas as 'Martha'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 08 2022
Poster of Stalker
Stalker
Paula Jai Parker was 51 in Stalker as 'Evelyn'.
Movie Released: Mon, Aug 31 2020
Poster of Horror Noire: A History of Black Horror
Horror Noire: A History of Black Horror
Paula Jai Parker was 49 in Horror Noire: A History of Black Horror as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 07 2019
Poster of Hey, Mr. Postman!
Hey, Mr. Postman!
Paula Jai Parker was 48 in Hey, Mr. Postman! as 'Ms. Kelly'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jul 01 2018
Poster of Taco Shop
Taco Shop
Paula Jai Parker was 48 in Taco Shop as 'Eve'.
Movie Released: Tue, May 01 2018
Poster of She's Got a Plan
She's Got a Plan
Paula Jai Parker was 47 in She's Got a Plan as 'Rhonda'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 24 2016
Poster of Last Call at Murray's
Last Call at Murray's
Paula Jai Parker was 46 in Last Call at Murray's as 'Danice'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 05 2016
Poster of You, Me & Her
You, Me & Her
Paula Jai Parker was 44 in You, Me & Her as 'Karen'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jul 01 2014
Poster of Assistant Motives
Assistant Motives
Paula Jai Parker was 44 in Assistant Motives as 'Joyce Miller'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 24 2014
Poster of Act of Faith
Act of Faith
Paula Jai Parker was 44 in Act of Faith as 'Shartruce'.
Movie Released: Tue, Apr 08 2014
Poster of 4Play
4Play
Paula Jai Parker was 44 in 4Play as 'Linda'.
Movie Released: Tue, Feb 11 2014
Poster of Patterns of Attraction
Patterns of Attraction
Paula Jai Parker was 44 in Patterns of Attraction as 'Desiree Stewart'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 2014
Poster of Pastor Shirley
Pastor Shirley
Paula Jai Parker was 43 in Pastor Shirley as 'Pastor Shirley'.
Movie Released: Sun, Aug 11 2013
Poster of Life of a King
Life of a King
Paula Jai Parker was 43 in Life of a King as 'Gina Sanders'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 22 2013
Poster of When a Woman's Fed Up
When a Woman's Fed Up
Paula Jai Parker was 43 in When a Woman's Fed Up as 'Laticious'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 06 2013
Poster of King of the Underground
King of the Underground
Paula Jai Parker was 41 in King of the Underground as 'Elizabeth Gayle'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 27 2011
Poster of Cover
Cover
Paula Jai Parker was 37 in Cover as 'Monica Wilson'.
Movie Released: Tue, May 08 2007
Poster of The Genius Club
The Genius Club
Paula Jai Parker was 37 in The Genius Club as 'Tatiana Williams'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 27 2006
Poster of Idlewild
Idlewild
Paula Jai Parker was 37 in Idlewild as 'Rose'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 25 2006
Poster of The Proud Family Movie
The Proud Family Movie
Paula Jai Parker was 36 in The Proud Family Movie as 'Trudy Parker-Proud (voice)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 19 2005
Poster of Hustle & Flow
Hustle & Flow
Paula Jai Parker was 35 in Hustle & Flow as 'Lexus'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 22 2005
Poster of Animal
Animal
Paula Jai Parker was 35 in Animal as 'Reecy'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 01 2005
Poster of Ray
Ray
Paula Jai Parker was 35 in Ray as 'Ruth Brown'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 29 2004
Poster of She Hate Me
She Hate Me
Paula Jai Parker was 34 in She Hate Me as 'Evelyn'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 30 2004
Poster of My Baby's Daddy
My Baby's Daddy
Paula Jai Parker was 34 in My Baby's Daddy as 'Rolonda'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 09 2004
Poster of Love Chronicles
Love Chronicles
Paula Jai Parker was 33 in Love Chronicles as 'Sara'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jun 30 2003
Poster of Phone Booth
Phone Booth
Paula Jai Parker was 33 in Phone Booth as 'Felicia'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 04 2003
Poster of High Crimes
High Crimes
Paula Jai Parker was 32 in High Crimes as 'Gracie'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 05 2002
Poster of 30 Years to Life
30 Years to Life
Paula Jai Parker was 32 in 30 Years to Life as 'Stephanie'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 04 2001
Poster of The Breaks
The Breaks
Paula Jai Parker was 29 in The Breaks as 'Ann'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 26 1999
Poster of Why Do Fools Fall In Love
Why Do Fools Fall In Love
Paula Jai Parker was 29 in Why Do Fools Fall In Love as 'Paula King'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 28 1998
Poster of Woo
Woo
Paula Jai Parker was 28 in Woo as 'Claudette'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 08 1998
Poster of Always Outnumbered
Always Outnumbered
Paula Jai Parker was 28 in Always Outnumbered as 'Melodie'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 21 1998
Poster of Sprung
Sprung
Paula Jai Parker was 27 in Sprung as 'Adina'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 14 1997
Poster of Get on the Bus
Get on the Bus
Paula Jai Parker was 27 in Get on the Bus as 'Jamilia'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 16 1996
Poster of Don't Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood
Don't Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood
Paula Jai Parker was 26 in Don't Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood as 'Drunk Party Girl'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 12 1996
Poster of Tales from the Hood
Tales from the Hood
Paula Jai Parker was 25 in Tales from the Hood as 'Sissy Johnson (segment "Boys Do Get Bruised")'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 24 1995
Poster of Friday
Friday
Paula Jai Parker was 25 in Friday as 'Joi'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 26 1995
Poster of Cosmic Slop
Cosmic Slop
Paula Jai Parker was 25 in Cosmic Slop as 'Tang (segment 'Tang')'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 08 1994

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of American Gigolo
American Gigolo
Paula Jai Parker was 53+ in American Gigolo as 'Diamond'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 11 2022
Poster of The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder
The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder
Paula Jai Parker was 52+ in The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder as 'Trudy Parker-Proud (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Feb 23 2022
Poster of Colin in Black and White
Colin in Black and White
Paula Jai Parker was 52+ in Colin in Black and White as 'Aunt Zora'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 29 2021
Poster of Them
Them
Paula Jai Parker was 51+ in Them as 'Hazel Emory'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Apr 09 2021
Poster of All Rise
All Rise
Paula Jai Parker was 50+ in All Rise as 'Charlene Addison'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 23 2019
Poster of A House Divided
A House Divided
Paula Jai Parker was 49+ in A House Divided as 'Stephanie Sanders'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jul 18 2019
Poster of Crown Lake
Crown Lake
Paula Jai Parker was 49+ in Crown Lake as 'Headmistress Merriweather'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jun 20 2019
Poster of 9-1-1
9-1-1
Paula Jai Parker was 48+ in 9-1-1 as 'Judith Spivey'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jan 03 2018
Poster of Insecure
Insecure
Paula Jai Parker was 47+ in Insecure as 'Sheryl'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 09 2016
Poster of Recovery Road
Recovery Road
Paula Jai Parker was 46+ in Recovery Road as 'Margarita Jean-Baptiste'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jan 25 2016
Poster of Hollywood Divas
Hollywood Divas
Paula Jai Parker was 45+ in Hollywood Divas
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 08 2014
Poster of How to Get Away with Murder
How to Get Away with Murder
Paula Jai Parker was 45+ in How to Get Away with Murder as 'Yvonne'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 25 2014
Poster of Ray Donovan
Ray Donovan
Paula Jai Parker was 43+ in Ray Donovan as 'Sylvie Starr'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jun 30 2013
Poster of The Exes
The Exes
Paula Jai Parker was 42+ in The Exes as 'Amelia'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Nov 30 2011
Poster of Fish Hooks
Fish Hooks
Paula Jai Parker was 41+ in Fish Hooks as ', Yolanda (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 03 2010
Poster of NCIS: Los Angeles
NCIS: Los Angeles
Paula Jai Parker was 40+ in NCIS: Los Angeles as 'Ellie'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 22 2009
Poster of The Mentalist
The Mentalist
Paula Jai Parker was 39+ in The Mentalist as 'Astrid'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 23 2008
Poster of True Blood
True Blood
Paula Jai Parker was 39+ in True Blood as 'Karen'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 07 2008
Poster of Fear Itself
Fear Itself
Paula Jai Parker was 38+ in Fear Itself as 'Patty Orwell'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jun 05 2008
Poster of The Reichen Show
The Reichen Show
Paula Jai Parker was 36+ in The Reichen Show as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Nov 11 2005
Poster of Criminal Minds
Criminal Minds
Paula Jai Parker was 36+ in Criminal Minds as 'Captain Vivian Paige'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 22 2005
Poster of My Name Is Earl
My Name Is Earl
Paula Jai Parker was 36+ in My Name Is Earl as 'Sylvia'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 20 2005
Poster of Lilo & Stitch: The Series
Lilo & Stitch: The Series
Paula Jai Parker was 34+ in Lilo & Stitch: The Series as 'Trudy Parker-Proud (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 20 2003
Poster of CSI: Miami
CSI: Miami
Paula Jai Parker was 33+ in CSI: Miami as 'Deana Walters / D-Nasty'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 23 2002
Poster of The Shield
The Shield
Paula Jai Parker was 32+ in The Shield as 'Desirae'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Mar 12 2002
Poster of The Proud Family
The Proud Family
Paula Jai Parker was 32+ in The Proud Family as 'Trudy Parker-Proud (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 15 2001
Poster of CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
Paula Jai Parker was 31+ in CSI: Crime Scene Investigation as 'Julia Beltran'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 06 2000
Poster of Snoops
Snoops
Paula Jai Parker was 30+ in Snoops as 'Roberta Young'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 26 1999
Poster of The Weird Al Show
The Weird Al Show
Paula Jai Parker was 28+ in The Weird Al Show as 'Val Brentwood, Gal Spy'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 13 1997
Poster of The Parent 'Hood
The Parent 'Hood
Paula Jai Parker was 25+ in The Parent 'Hood
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jan 18 1995
Poster of The Wayans Bros.
The Wayans Bros.
Paula Jai Parker was 25+ in The Wayans Bros. as 'Mia'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jan 11 1995
Poster of Touched by an Angel
Touched by an Angel
Paula Jai Parker was 25+ in Touched by an Angel as 'Billie Holiday'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 21 1994
Poster of Roc
Roc
Paula Jai Parker was 22+ in Roc as 'Jill'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Aug 25 1991