Rae Dawn Chong
Acting
Born 1961-02-28
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
92 credits
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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.
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Filmography
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Acting
54 credits
9-1-1
Melrose Place
Judging Amy
The Dick Cavett Show
Interview with the Vampire
St. Elsewhere
Highlander: The Series
That's So Raven
American Crime Story
The Outer Limits
Late Night with David Letterman
Celebrity Family Feud
Celebrity Ghost Stories
The Hitchhiker
Commando
The Color Purple
Crying Freeman
Wild Card
Tall Tales & Legends
Quest for Fire
Mysterious Ways
The Principal
Open Access
Soul Man
Tales from the Darkside: The Movie
Hideaway
Fear City
The Borrower
Jeff, Who Lives at Home
American Flyers
Five Minutes
Beat Street
Amazon
Choose Me
Relapse
The Squeeze
Cheech & Chong's The Corsican Brothers
Top of the Hill
When the Party's Over
Time Runner
Shiver
FEEL
Boca
Mask of Death
City Limits
Reborn
Prison Stories: Women on the Inside
Father & Son: Dangerous Relations
Boulevard
Running Out of Luck
For Hope
Denial
Far Out Man
Cyrus: Mind of a Serial Killer
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Directing
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