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Rae Dawn Chong
Actor
Born February 28, 1961 (63 years)
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
| 2022 | |
| 2022 | Interview with the Vampire (TV Series) · as Florence De Pointe Du Lac |
| 2022 | We Are Gathered Here Today · as Mary Reed |
| 2021 | Saturday Morning All Star Hits! (TV Series) · as Sheena Murphy |
| 2021 | The Sleeping Negro · as Black Woman |
| 2018 | Reborn · as Dory Ryder |
| 2018 | 9-1-1 (TV Series) · as Stacey Mullins |
| 2016 | Better Things (TV Series) |
| 2016 | American Crime Story (TV Series) · as Betty Currie |
| 2016 | My Sister Is So Gay (TV Series) · as Parker |
| 2014 | Knock 'em Dead · as Jenny |
| 2012 | Pegasus Vs. Chimera · as Mayda |
| 2012 | Shiver · as Detective Burdine |
| 2011 | Jeff, Who Lives at Home · as Carol |
| 2010 | Cyrus · as Vivian |
| 2006 | Force of Impact · as Madison Taylor |
| 2006 | Max Havoc: Ring of Fire · as Sister Caroline |
| 2005 | Constellation · as Jenita |
| 2003 | Wild Card (TV Series) · as Sophie Mason |
| 2003 | That's So Raven (TV Series) · as Lynn Thomas |
| 2001 | I Love the '80s (UK) (TV Series) · as Cindy |
| 2000 | The Visit · as Felicia |
| 2000 | Mysterious Ways (TV Series) · as Dr. Peggy Fowler |
| 2000 | Dangerous Attraction · as Ann Rich |
| 1999 | Judging Amy (TV Series) · as Atty. Westland |
| 1999 | Things I Forgot to Remember · as Mary |
| 1998 | Valentine's Day · as Sally |
| 1997 | Goodbye America · as Special Agent Danzig |
| 1997 | Alibi · as D.a. Linda Garcia |
| 1996 | For Hope · as Woman At Bar (uncredited) |
| 1996 | Small Time · as The Woman |
| 1996 | |
| 1996 | Mask of Death · as Cassandra Turner |
| 1996 | Poltergeist: The Legacy (TV Series) · as Tanya |
| 1996 | E! True Hollywood Story (TV Series) |
| 1995 | |
| 1995 | Power of Attorney · as Joan Armstrong |
| 1995 | Crying Freeman · as Detective Forge |
| 1995 | The Outer Limits (1995) (TV Series) · as Karen Heatherton |
| 1995 | Hideaway · as Rose Orwetto |
| 1994 | Boca · as J.j. |
| 1994 | Lonesome Dove: The Series (TV Series) · as May Lawson |
| 1994 | Boulevard · as Ola |
| 1993 | Time Runner · as Karen Donaldson |
| 1993 | On the Streets of L.A. · as Yvonne |
| 1992 | When the Party's Over · as M.j. |
| 1992 | Highlander: The Series (TV Series) · as Claudia Jardine |
| 1992 | Melrose Place (TV Series) · as Carrie Fellows |
| 1991 | The Borrower · as Diana Pierce |
| 1991 | Chaindance · as Ilene Curtis |
| 1991 | Prison Stories: Women on the Inside · as Rhonda |
| 1990 | Amazon · as Paola |
| 1990 | Curiosity Kills · as Jane |
| 1990 | Tales from the Darkside: The Movie · as Carola (segment ‘lover’s Vow’) |
| 1990 | Denial · as Julie |
| 1987 | The Principal · as Hilary Orozco |
| 1987 | The Squeeze · as Rachel Dobs |
| 1986 | Soul Man · as Sarah Walker |
| 1986 | Casey at the Bat · as Circe Lafemme |
| 1985 | The Color Purple · as Squeak |
| 1985 | Badge of the Assassin · as Christine Horn |
| 1985 | Commando · as Cindy |
| 1985 | Tall Tales and Legends (TV Series) · as Circe Lafemme |
| 1985 | American Flyers · as Sarah |
| 1985 | Running Out of Luck · as Slave Girl |
| 1984 | Choose Me · as Pearl Antoine |
| 1984 | Cheech & Chong's: The Corsican Brothers · as The Gypsy |
| 1984 | |
| 1984 | Beat Street · as Tracy Carlson |
| 1984 | City Limits · as Yogi |
| 1983 | The Hitchhiker (TV Series) · as Leesa White |
| 1982 | St. Elsewhere (TV Series) |
| 1981 | Quest for Fire · as Ika |
| 1980 | Top of the Hill · as Rita |
| 1978 | Stony Island · as Janetta |
| 1977 | Lou Grant (TV Series) · as Adrienne |
| 1974 | The Whiz Kid and the Mystery at Riverton · as Greta |
| 1954 | Disneyland (TV Series) · as Greta |