Rae Dawn Chong
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- February 28, 1961 (age 65)
- Birthplace
- Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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.
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Filmography
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Movie · as Accountant
Scared to Death
Movie · as Ruth
Moodswing Whiskey
Movie · as Mama Marks
FEEL
Movie · as Sitter 5
The Raven
Movie · as Nurse Virginia
The Mistress
Movie
We Are Gathered Here Today
Movie · as Mary Reed
Interview with the Vampire
TV · as Florence de Pointe du Lac · 4 eps
The Sleeping Negro
Movie · as Black Woman
Tales Behind The Darkside: The Making Of Four Ghoulish Fables
Movie · as Herself
Reborn
Movie · as Dory Ryder
9-1-1
TV · as Stacey Mullins · 2 eps
Five Minutes
Movie · as Delores
American Crime Story
TV · as Betty Currie · 8 eps
Better Things
TV · 1 ep
Celebrity Family Feud
TV · as Self · 1 ep
Knock 'em Dead
Movie · as Jenny
Jeff, Who Lives at Home
Movie · as Carol
Pegasus vs. Chimera
Movie · as Mayda
Shiver
Movie · as Detective Burdine
Cyrus: Mind of a Serial Killer
Movie · as Vivian
Celebrity Ghost Stories
TV · as Self · 1 ep
Constellation
Movie · as Jenita
Max Havoc: Ring of Fire
Movie · as Sister Caroline
Deadly Skies
Movie · as Madison Taylor
Greasy Rider
Movie
Charity Jam
TV · as Self · 3 eps
Open Access
TV · as Self · 1 ep
That's So Raven
TV · as Lynn Thomas · 1 ep
Wild Card
TV · as Sophie Mason · 18 eps
Highball
Movie · as Rae Dawn Chong
The Visit
Movie · as Felicia
I Love 1980's
TV · 1 ep
Dangerous Attraction
Movie · as Ann Rich
The Tulsa Lynching of 1921: A Hidden Story
Movie
Mysterious Ways
TV · as Dr. Peggy Fowler · 44 eps
Things I Forgot to Remember
Movie · as Mary
Judging Amy
TV · as Atty. Westland · 1 ep
Valentine's Day
Movie · as Sally
Goodbye America
Movie · as Special Agent Danzig
Alibi
Movie · as D.A. Linda Garcia
Mask of Death
Movie · as Cassandra Turner
Starlight
Movie
Small Time
Movie · as The Woman
For Hope
Movie · as Woman at Bar (uncredited)
E! True Hollywood Story
TV · 1 ep
Crying Freeman
Movie · as Detective Forge
Hideaway
Movie · as Rose Orwetto
Power of Attorney
Movie · as Joan Armstrong
The Break
Movie · as Jennifer Irons
The Outer Limits
TV · as Karen Heatherton · 1 ep
Boulevard
Movie · as Ola
Boca
Movie · as J.J.
Time Runner
Movie · as Karen Donaldson
When the Party's Over
Movie · as M.J.
Father & Son: Dangerous Relations
Movie · as Yvonne
Melrose Place
TV · as Carrie Fellows · 3 eps
Highlander: The Series
TV · as Claudia Jardine · 1 ep
The Borrower
Movie · as Diana Pierce
Prison Stories: Women on the Inside
Movie · as Rhonda
Chaindance
Movie · as Ilene Curtis
Tales from the Darkside: The Movie
Movie · as Carola (segment ‘Lover’s Vow’)
Far Out Man
Movie · as Rae Dawn Chong
Amazon
Movie · as Paola
Denial
Movie · as Julie
Curiosity Kills
Movie · as Jane
Walking After Midnight
Movie · as Self
The Principal
Movie · as Hilary Orozco
Running Out of Luck
Movie · as Slave Girl
The Squeeze
Movie · as Rachel Dobs
Zabagabee
Movie
Soul Man
Movie · as Sarah Walker
Casey at the Bat
Movie · as Circe Lafemme
The Color Purple
Movie · as Squeak
Commando
Movie · as Cindy
American Flyers
Movie · as Sarah
City Limits
Movie · as Yogi
Badge of the Assassin
Movie · as Christine Horn
Tall Tales & Legends
TV · as Circe Lafemme · 1 ep
Choose Me
Movie · as Pearl Antoine
Beat Street
Movie · as Tracy Carlson
Fear City
Movie · as Leila
Cheech & Chong's The Corsican Brothers
Movie · as The Gypsy
The Hitchhiker
TV · as Leesa White · 1 ep
The Quest for Fire Adventure
Movie · as Self
St. Elsewhere
TV · as Hooker · 4 eps
Late Night with David Letterman
TV · as Self - Guest · 1 ep
Quest for Fire
Movie · as Ika
À propos de 'La guerre du feu'
Movie · as Self
Top of the Hill
TV · as Rita · 2 eps
Stony Island
Movie · as Janetta
The Whiz Kid and the Mystery at Riverton
Movie · as Greta
The Dick Cavett Show
TV · as Self - Guest · 1 ep