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Rae Dawn Chong
- Name: Rae Dawn Chong
- Birthday: 1961-02-28
- Place of birth: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
- Popularity: 6.649
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... Read More
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| Title | Release date |
|---|---|
| Scared to Death as Ruth | 2024-08-11 |
| The Mistress | 2023-07-28 |
| We Are Gathered Here Today as Mary Reed | 2022-08-16 |
| The Sleeping Negro as Black Woman | 2021-02-12 |
| Tales Behind The Darkside: The Making Of Four Ghoulish Fables as Herself | 2020-08-25 |
| Reborn as Dory Ryder | 2018-11-03 |
| Five Minutes as Delores | 2017-01-18 |
| Knock 'em Dead as Jenny | 2014-06-01 |
| Pegasus Vs. Chimera as Mayda | 2012-09-15 |
| Shiver as Detective Burdine | 2012-04-21 |
| Jeff, Who Lives at Home as Carol | 2011-09-13 |
| Cyrus: Mind of a Serial Killer as Vivian | 2010-10-01 |
| Constellation as Jenita | 2007-02-01 |
| Deadly Skies as Madison Taylor | 2006-08-15 |
| Max Havoc - Ring of Fire as Sister Caroline | 2006-07-28 |
| Highball as Rae Dawn Chong | 2002-04-02 |
| The Visit as Felicia | 2001-04-20 |
| The Tulsa Lynching of 1921: A Hidden Story | 2000-05-31 |
| Dangerous Attraction as Ann Rich | 2000-05-30 |
| Things I Forgot to Remember as Mary | 1999-06-10 |
| Valentine's Day as Sally | 1998-01-01 |
| Alibi as D.A. Linda Garcia | 1997-03-16 |
| Goodbye America as Special Agent Danzig | 1997-01-06 |
| For Hope as Woman at Bar (uncredited) | 1996-11-17 |
| Small Time as The Woman | 1996-11-11 |
| Starlight | 1996-06-18 |
| Mask of Death as Cassandra Turner | 1996-05-25 |
| The Break as Jennifer Irons | 1995-09-01 |
| Power of Attorney as Joan Armstrong | 1995-08-01 |
| Crying Freeman as Detective Forge | 1995-04-23 |
| Hideaway as Rose Orwetto | 1995-03-03 |
| Boca as J.J. | 1994-09-16 |
| Boulevard as Ola | 1994-05-01 |
| Father & Son: Dangerous Relations as Yvonne | 1993-04-19 |
| Time Runner as Karen Donaldson | 1993-03-17 |
| When the Party's Over as M.J. | 1993-03-12 |
| The Borrower as Diana Pierce | 1991-08-16 |
| Chaindance as Ilene Curtis | 1991-05-31 |
| Prison Stories: Women on the Inside as Rhonda | 1991-01-26 |
| Amazon as Paola | 1990-12-14 |
| Curiosity Kills as Jane | 1990-06-27 |
| Far Out Man as Herself | 1990-05-11 |
| Tales from the Darkside: The Movie as Carola (segment ‘Lover’s Vow’) | 1990-05-03 |
| Denial as Julie | 1990-01-31 |
| Walking After Midnight as Self | 1988-01-01 |
| The Principal as Hilary Orozco | 1987-09-18 |
| The Squeeze as Rachel Dobs | 1987-07-10 |
| Running Out of Luck as Slave Girl | 1987-02-02 |
| Soul Man as Sarah Walker | 1986-10-24 |
| Casey at the Bat as Circe Lafemme | 1986-01-20 |
| The Color Purple as Squeak | 1985-12-18 |
| Commando as Cindy | 1985-10-03 |
| City Limits as Yogi | 1985-09-01 |
| American Flyers as Sarah | 1985-08-16 |
| Badge of the Assassin as Christine Horn | 1985-01-04 |
| Choose Me as Pearl Antoine | 1984-08-29 |
| Cheech & Chong's The Corsican Brothers as The Gypsy | 1984-07-27 |
| Fear City as Leila | 1984-07-18 |
| Beat Street as Tracy Carlson | 1984-06-08 |
| Quest for Fire as Ika | 1981-12-16 |
| The Top of the Hill as Rita | 1980-02-06 |
| Stony Island as Janetta | 1978-11-17 |
| The Whiz Kid and the Mystery at Riverton as Greta | 1974-01-06 |
