Birth Day: 1961-02-28
Place of birth: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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.
Credits
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As Sitter 5 -
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As Mary Reed -
As Black Woman -
As Herself
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As Dory Ryder -
As Delores -
As Jenny -
As Carol -
As Mayda -
As Detective Burdine -
As Vivian -
As Jenita -
As Sister Caroline -
As Madison Taylor -
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As Rae Dawn Chong -
As Felicia -
As Ann Rich -
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As Mary -
As Sally -
As D.A. Linda Garcia -
As Special Agent Danzig -
As The Woman -
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As Cassandra Turner -
As Woman at Bar (uncredited) -
As Rose Orwetto -
As Detective Forge -
As Joan Armstrong -
As Jennifer Irons -
As J.J. -
As Ola -
As Yvonne -
As M.J. -
As Karen Donaldson -
As Diana Pierce -
As Rhonda -
As Ilene Curtis -
As Carola (segment ‘Lover’s Vow’) -
As Herself -
As Paola -
As Julie -
As Jane -
As Self -
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As Slave Girl -
As Rachel Dobs -
As Hilary Orozco -
As Sarah Walker -
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As Squeak -
As Christine Horn -
As Yogi -
As Sarah -
As Cindy -
As The Gypsy -
As Leila -
As Tracy Carlson -
As Pearl Antoine -
As Ika -
As Self
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As Janetta -
As Greta
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As Accountant