Rae Dawn Chong
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
CREDITS
PHOTOS
TV Series
St. Elsewhere
5.5
Judging Amy
7.5
Mysterious Ways
8
E! True Hollywood Story
8.103
That's So Raven
7.2
Melrose Place
5.9
Wild Card
5.143
The Hitchhiker
6.1
The Outer Limits
7.722
Open Access
10
Charity Jam
0
American Crime Story
7.563
Celebrity Family Feud
7.9
Celebrity Ghost Stories
7.3
Interview with the Vampire
7.4
Highlander: The Series
7.407
Tall Tales & Legends
5.4
9-1-1
8.218
The Dick Cavett Show
6.7
Better Things
7.2
Movies
The Color Purple
7.75
The Principal
6.474
Commando
6.701
Tales from the Darkside: The Movie
6.159
Far Out Man
5.3
Soul Man
5.317
Crying Freeman
6.321
Hideaway
5.2
The Borrower
4.9
Choose Me
6.1
American Flyers
6.172
Max Havoc: Ring of Fire
3.5
Quest for Fire
7
Constellation
4.833
Cyrus: Mind of a Serial Killer
4.3
Beat Street
6.8
Time Runner
4.339
Deadly Skies
4.152
Fear City
5.4
Dangerous Attraction
4.8
Goodbye America
4.5
Boulevard
4.424
Jeff, Who Lives at Home
6.22
Valentine's Day
3.8
Running Out of Luck
5.75
When the Party's Over
4.81
The Squeeze
4.8
Mask of Death
3.5
Pegasus Vs. Chimera
3.7
The Mistress
4.7
Amazon
5.1
Denial
4.2
Boca
3.5
Prison Stories: Women on the Inside
3.8
Father & Son: Dangerous Relations
6
We Are Gathered Here Today
6
Things I Forgot to Remember
0
Curiosity Kills
4.8
Highball
4.5
Power of Attorney
4.6
The Break
5.6
Starlight
2.5
Casey at the Bat
0
City Limits
2.607
Knock 'em Dead
5.944
Walking After Midnight
0
The Top of the Hill
0
Cheech & Chong's The Corsican Brothers
5.1
Scared to Death
0
Chaindance
4
Alibi
2.5
Shiver
3.741
Small Time
7
Badge of the Assassin
5
Stony Island
8
Five Minutes
0
The Visit
7.6
Reborn
6.4
The Tulsa Lynching of 1921: A Hidden Story
0
Tales Behind The Darkside: The Making Of Four Ghoulish Fables
0
The Sleeping Negro
5
For Hope
6
The Whiz Kid and the Mystery at Riverton
0
Zabagabee
0
Moodswing Whiskey
0
À propos de 'La guerre du feu'
0
FEEL
0