Known For
Acting
Born
Feb 28, 1961
Place of Birth
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Credits
92 titles
Rae Dawn Chong
Biography
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
Filmography
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
Tales Behind The Darkside: The Making Of Four Ghoulish Fables
Herself
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
Charity Jam
Self
Open Access
Self
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
Director
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