Rae Dawn Chong
Actor
Born February 28, 1961 in 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.
Filmography
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Accountant
Moodswing Whiskey
Mama Marks
Scared to Death
Ruth
The Raven
Nurse Virginia
FEEL
Sitter 5
The Mistress
Interview with the Vampire
Florence de Pointe du Lac
We Are Gathered Here Today
Mary Reed
The Sleeping Negro
Black Woman
Reborn
Dory Ryder
9-1-1
Stacey Mullins
Five Minutes
Delores
Better Things
American Crime Story
Betty Currie
Celebrity Family Feud
Self
Knock 'em Dead
Jenny
Pegasus vs. Chimera
Mayda
Shiver
Detective Burdine
Jeff, Who Lives at Home
Carol
Cyrus: Mind of a Serial Killer
Vivian
Celebrity Ghost Stories
Self
Constellation
Jenita
Greasy Rider
Deadly Skies
Madison Taylor
Max Havoc: Ring of Fire
Sister Caroline
Wild Card
Sophie Mason
That's So Raven
Lynn Thomas
Highball
Rae Dawn Chong
The Visit
Felicia
Mysterious Ways
Dr. Peggy Fowler
The Tulsa Lynching of 1921: A Hidden Story
Dangerous Attraction
Ann Rich
Cursed Part 3
Judging Amy
Atty. Westland
Things I Forgot to Remember
Mary
Valentine's Day
Sally
Alibi
D.A. Linda Garcia
Goodbye America
Special Agent Danzig
For Hope
Woman at Bar (uncredited)
Small Time
The Woman
E! True Hollywood Story
Starlight
Mask of Death
Cassandra Turner
The Break
Jennifer Irons
Power of Attorney
Joan Armstrong
Crying Freeman
Detective Forge
The Outer Limits
Karen Heatherton
Hideaway
Rose Orwetto
Boca
J.J.
Boulevard
Ola
Father & Son: Dangerous Relations
Yvonne
Time Runner
Karen Donaldson
When the Party's Over
M.J.
Highlander: The Series
Claudia Jardine
Melrose Place
Carrie Fellows
The Borrower
Diana Pierce
Chaindance
Ilene Curtis
Prison Stories: Women on the Inside
Rhonda
Amazon
Paola
Curiosity Kills
Jane
Far Out Man
Herself
Tales from the Darkside: The Movie
Carola (segment ‘Lover’s Vow’)
Denial
Julie
Walking After Midnight
Self
The Principal
Hilary Orozco
The Squeeze
Rachel Dobs
Running Out of Luck
Slave Girl
Zabagabee
Soul Man
Sarah Walker
Casey at the Bat
Circe Lafemme
The Color Purple
Squeak
Commando
Cindy
Tall Tales & Legends
Circe Lafemme
City Limits
Yogi
American Flyers
Sarah
Badge of the Assassin
Christine Horn
Choose Me
Pearl Antoine
Cheech & Chong's The Corsican Brothers
The Gypsy
Fear City
Leila
Beat Street
Tracy Carlson
The Hitchhiker
Leesa White
St. Elsewhere
Hooker
Late Night with David Letterman
Self - Guest
Quest for Fire
Ika
Top of the Hill
Rita
Stony Island
Janetta
The Dick Cavett Show
Self - Guest