Rae Dawn Chong
Biography
Rae Dawn Chong, a Canadian-American actress, has graced screens for decades. Born in Edmonton in 1961, the daughter of comedian Tommy Chong, her heritage reflects a rich mix of African-American, Native American, Asian, and Scottish-Irish ancestry. After her debut in the 1978 film "Stony Island," Chong's breakthrough came in 1981 with "Quest for Fire," which earned her a prestigious Genie Award for Best Actress. Throughout the 80s, she thrived with diverse roles in films like "Beat Street," "The Color Purple," "Commando," and "Soul Man," showcasing her versatility across comedies, dramas, and thrillers. Continuing to act in the 90s and beyond, Chong has also been a philanthropist, supporting charities and even discovering a future star (Chris Pratt) during his early days as a waiter. With her impactful performances, Rae Dawn Chong remains a remarkable figure in the entertainment industry.
Known For
Squeak
The Color Purple
Hilary Orozco
The Principal
Cindy
Commando
Carola (segment ‘Lover’s Vow’)
Tales from the Darkside: The Movie
Herself
Far Out Man
Sarah Walker
Soul Man
Detective Forge
Crying Freeman
Rose Orwetto
Hideaway
Diana Pierce
The Borrower
Pearl Antoine
Choose Me
Sarah
American Flyers
Sister Caroline
Max Havoc: Ring of Fire
Ika
La Guerre du feu
Jenita
Constellation
Vivian
Cyrus: Mind of a Serial Killer
Tracy Carlson
Beat Street
Karen Donaldson
Time Runner
Madison Taylor
Deadly Skies
Leila
Fear City
Ann Rich
Dangerous Attraction
Special Agent Danzig
Goodbye America
Ola
Boulevard
Carol
Jeff, Who Lives at Home
Sally
Valentine's Day
Slave Girl
Running Out of Luck
M.J.
When the Party's Over
Rachel Dobs
The Squeeze
Cassandra Turner
Mask of Death
Mayda
Pegasus Vs. Chimera
The Mistress
Paola
Amazon
Julie
Denial
J.J.
Boca
Rhonda
Prison Stories: Women on the Inside
Yvonne
Father & Son: Dangerous Relations
Mary Reed
We Are Gathered Here Today
Mary
Cosas que olvidé recordar
Jane
Curiosity Kills
Rae Dawn Chong
Highball
Joan Armstrong
Power of Attorney
Jennifer Irons
The Break
Starlight
Circe Lafemme
Casey at the Bat
Yogi
City Limits
Jenny
Knock 'em Dead
Self
Walking After Midnight
Rita
The Top of the Hill
The Gypsy
Cheech & Chong's The Corsican Brothers
Ruth
Scared to Death
Ilene Curtis
Chaindance
D.A. Linda Garcia
Alibi
Detective Burdine
Shiver
The Woman
Small Time
Christine Horn
Badge of the Assassin
Janetta
Stony Island
Delores
Five Minutes
Felicia
The Visit
Dory Ryder
Reborn
The Tulsa Lynching of 1921: A Hidden Story
Herself
Tales Behind The Darkside: The Making Of Four Ghoulish Fables
Black Woman
The Sleeping Negro
Woman at Bar (uncredited)
For Hope
Greta
The Whiz Kid and the Mystery at Riverton
Zabagabee
Mama Marks
Moodswing Whiskey
Self
À propos de 'La guerre du feu'
Sitter 5
FEEL
Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Known Credits
67
Gender
Female
Birthday
1961-02-28
Place of Birth
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Also Known As
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