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
5.567
Judging Amy
7.519
Mysterious Ways
8
E! True Hollywood Story
8.103
That's So Raven
7.163
Melrose Place
5.886
Wild Card
5.143
The Hitchhiker
6.226
The Outer Limits
7.7
Open Access
10
Charity Jam
0
American Crime Story
7.6
Celebrity Family Feud
7.846
Celebrity Ghost Stories
7.3
Interview with the Vampire
7.4
Highlander: The Series
7.389
Tall Tales & Legends
5.4
9-1-1
8.219
The Dick Cavett Show
6.8
Better Things
7.223
Movies
The Color Purple
7.8
The Principal
6.5
Commando
6.7
Tales from the Darkside: The Movie
6.2
Far Out Man
5.3
Soul Man
5.306
Crying Freeman
6.322
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
7.018
Constellation
4.833
Cyrus: Mind of a Serial Killer
4.352
Beat Street
6.861
Time Runner
4.339
Deadly Skies
4.26
Fear City
5.391
Dangerous Attraction
4.8
Goodbye America
4.5
Boulevard
4.424
Jeff, Who Lives at Home
6.224
Valentine's Day
3.8
Running Out of Luck
5.8
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
5.167
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
5.9
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
3.7
Small Time
7
Badge of the Assassin
5
Stony Island
8
Five Minutes
0
The Visit
7.6
Reborn
6.398
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'
2
FEEL
0