Rae Dawn Chong

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
    Acting
    Place of birth
    Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
    Birthday
    2/28/1961
The Color Purple
The Color Purple
7.8
The Principal
The Principal
6.5
Commando
Commando
6.7
Tales from the Darkside: The Movie
Tales from the Darkside: The Movie
6.2
Far Out Man
Far Out Man
5.1
Soul Man
Soul Man
5.3
Crying Freeman
Crying Freeman
6.4
Hideaway
Hideaway
5.2
The Borrower
The Borrower
5
Choose Me
Choose Me
6.1
American Flyers
American Flyers
6.2
Max Havoc - Ring of Fire
Max Havoc - Ring of Fire
3.5
Quest for Fire
Quest for Fire
7.1
Constellation
Constellation
5.6
Cyrus: Mind of a Serial Killer
Cyrus: Mind of a Serial Killer
4.3
Beat Street
Beat Street
6.9
Time Runner
Time Runner
4.5
Deadly Skies
Deadly Skies
4.2
Fear City
Fear City
5.5
Dangerous Attraction
Dangerous Attraction
4.7
Goodbye America
Goodbye America
4.7
Boulevard
Boulevard
4.4
Jeff, Who Lives at Home
Jeff, Who Lives at Home
6.2
Valentine's Day
Valentine's Day
3.8
Running Out of Luck
Running Out of Luck
5.8
When the Party's Over
When the Party's Over
5.1
The Squeeze
The Squeeze
5
Mask of Death
Mask of Death
3.4
Pegasus Vs. Chimera
Pegasus Vs. Chimera
3.7
The Mistress
The Mistress
5
Amazon
Amazon
5.1
Denial
Denial
4
Boca
Boca
3.5
Prison Stories: Women on the Inside
Prison Stories: Women on the Inside
3.8
Father & Son: Dangerous Relations
Father & Son: Dangerous Relations
6
We Are Gathered Here Today
We Are Gathered Here Today
6
Things I Forgot to Remember
Things I Forgot to Remember
0
Curiosity Kills
Curiosity Kills
4.8
Highball
Highball
4.5
Power of Attorney
Power of Attorney
4.6
The Break
The Break
6.8
Starlight
Starlight
2.5
Casey at the Bat
Casey at the Bat
0
City Limits
City Limits
2.7
Knock 'em Dead
Knock 'em Dead
6.6
Walking After Midnight
Walking After Midnight
0
The Top of the Hill
The Top of the Hill
0
Cheech & Chong's The Corsican Brothers
Cheech & Chong's The Corsican Brothers
5.1
Scared to Death
Scared to Death
0
Chaindance
Chaindance
4
Alibi
Alibi
4
Shiver
Shiver
4
Small Time
Small Time
5.5
Badge of the Assassin
Badge of the Assassin
5.3
Stony Island
Stony Island
8
Five Minutes
Five Minutes
0
The Visit
The Visit
7.6
Reborn
Reborn
6.5
The Tulsa Lynching of 1921: A Hidden Story
The Tulsa Lynching of 1921: A Hidden Story
0
Tales Behind The Darkside: The Making Of Four Ghoulish Fables
0
The Sleeping Negro
The Sleeping Negro
5
For Hope
For Hope
6
The Whiz Kid and the Mystery at Riverton
0
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