Details
Alternate Names: Paula Jai Parker-Martin
Physical Characteristics: N/A
Career
First Appearances: - Cosmic Slop (1994) as Tang (segment 'Tang')
Most Important Roles: - Phone Booth (2003) as Felicia
- Friday (1995) as Joi
- Always Outnumbered (1998) as Melodie
- Idlewild (2006) as Rose
- You, Me & Her (2014) as Karen
- Sprung (1997) as Adina
- The Furry Fortune (2023) as June
- Kings of L.A. (2023) as Mason
- The Breaks (1999) as Ann
- Life of a King (2013) as Gina Sanders
Career Highlights: - Phone Booth (2003)
- Friday (1995)
- Always Outnumbered (1998)
- Idlewild (2006)
- You, Me & Her (2014)
- Sprung (1997)
- The Furry Fortune (2023)
- Kings of L.A. (2023)
- The Breaks (1999)
- Life of a King (2013)
Awards
Awards: - Won CableACE - Actress in a Dramatic Series (1995)
- Nominated for 1 Vision Award - Best Comedic Performance (2004)
- Nominated for 1 Actor - Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture (2006)
- Won IIFC Award - Best Ensemble - Feature (2017)
- Nominated for 1 ISA - Best Lead Actress - Drama (2020)
- Won Festival Award - Best Ensemble Cast (2016)
- Nominated for 1 The African Oscar - Best Actress Independent Film (2016)
- Won WFCC Award - Best Comedic Performance (2005)
- Nominated for 1 Jury Prize - Best Actress (2016)
Full 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).
Paula Jai Parker
