Retta

Personal Info

Birthday

July 12, 1978

(47 years old)

Place of Birth

New Jersey, U.S.

Also Known As

Retta Sirleaf

Marietta Sirleaf

Marietta Sangai Sirleaf

Retta

Biography

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.

Known For

It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia

Bubble Guppies

DuckTales

The Morning Show

Parks and Recreation

Big Mouth

Elsbeth

Good Girls

Filmography

2024
The Real Bros of Simi Valley: The Movie
as Mrs. Bundy
Hit Man
as Claudette
The Greatest Hits
as Dr. Evelyn Bartlett
2023
80 for Brady
as Self
Schoolhouse Rock! 50th Anniversary Singalong
as Self
2020
A Parks and Recreation Special
as Donna Meagle
The Paley Center Salutes Parks and Recreation
as Donna Meagle
2019
Good Boys
as Lucas' Mom
2018
A Legendary Christmas with John & Chrissy
as Self
2017
Father Figures
as Annie
Where's the Money
as Roberta
The Lego Ninjago Movie
as Maggie the Cheerleader (voice)
Band Aid
as Carol
To the Bone
as Lobo
2016
Operator
as Pauline 'Roger' Rogers
Middle School: The Worst Years of My Life
as Ida Stricker
Other People
as Nina
2015
Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Road Chip
as Party Planner
Come Simi
as Nurse Lipps
Rebel on Ice
as Self
2014
Sex Ed
as Sydney
Muffin Top: A Love Story
as Leah
2008
Kissing Cousins
as Shawna the Chef
First Sunday
as Roberta
2007
Dragon Wars: D-War
as Receptionist Nurse
Sex and Death 101
as Ethel Walters (#100)
Fracture
as Evidence Room Cop
2003
Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star
as Sad Eye Sadie
2002
Slackers
as Bruna