Retta
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Marietta Sirleaf, better known simply as Retta, is an American stand-up comedian and actress. She is mainly known for her starring role as Donna Meagle on NBC's Parks and Recreation. She has appeared in several films and television shows, and has performed stand-up on Comedy Central's Premium Blend. Retta is from New Jersey, and graduated from Duke University in Durham, North Carolina. She started working in the pharmaceutical research field before moving to Los Angeles, California, to pursue a career in comedy.Retta started performing stand-up comedy in 1996, although she said she did not start "earning money" until 1998, when she started touring on the college circuit. Retta said she used to get "really nauseated" before a performance, but that the feeling passed with experience.Retta has said her stand-up material tends to be slightly embellished stories from her regular everyday life, family, and friends. She has also made jokes about her obesity. Retta has stated she would give up stand-up comedy for a full-time acting career if possible: "I'm not married to stand-up, just because it's a road thing. It's very lonely with all the traveling.
Known for
Credits
The Lego Ninjago Movie (2017)
as Maggie the Cheerleader (voice)
Hit Man (2024)
as Claudette
Fracture (2007)
as Evidence Room Cop
Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Road Chip (2015)
as Party Planner
Good Boys (2019)
as Lucas' Mom
Middle School: The Worst Years of My Life (2016)
as Ida Stricker
The Greatest Hits (2024)
as Dr. Evelyn Bartlett
Dragon Wars: D-War (2007)
as Receptionist Nurse
80 for Brady (2023)
as Self
Sex and Death 101 (2007)
as Ethel Walters (#100)
Father Figures (2017)
as Annie
First Sunday (2008)
Actor
The Paley Center Salutes Parks and Recreation (2020)
as Donna Meagle
To the Bone (2017)
as Lobo
Other People (2016)
as Nina
Slackers (2002)
as Bruna
Band Aid (2017)
as Carol
Sex Ed (2014)
as Sydney
Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star (2003)
as Sad Eye Sadie
That Friend (2026)
as Christine
Where's the Money (2017)
as Roberta
Schoolhouse Rock! 50th Anniversary Singalong (2023)
as Self
A Parks and Recreation Special (2020)
as Donna Meagle
Muffin Top: A Love Story (2014)
as Leah
The Real Bros of Simi Valley: The Movie (2024)
as Mrs. Bundy
Bad Day (2026)
Actor
A Legendary Christmas with John & Chrissy (2018)
as Self
Kissing Cousins (2008)
as Shawna the Chef
Rebel on Ice (2015)
as Self
Come Simi (2015)
as Nurse Lipps
Operator (2016)
as Pauline 'Roger' Rogers