Rae Dawn Chong
Personal Info
Know For
Acting
Gender
Female
Birthday
1961-02-28 (64 years old)
Place of Birth
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Also known As
ری داون چونگ
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,...
Acting
1985
as Squeak
1987
as Hilary Orozco
1985
as Cindy
1990
as Carola (segment ‘Lover’s Vow’)
1990
as Herself
1986
as Sarah Walker
1995
as Detective Forge
1995
as Rose Orwetto
1991
as Diana Pierce
1984
as Pearl Antoine
1985
as Sarah
2006
as Sister Caroline
1981
as Ika
2007
as Jenita
2010
as Vivian
1984
as Tracy Carlson
1993
as Karen Donaldson
2006
as Madison Taylor
1984
as Leila
2000
as Ann Rich
1997
as Special Agent Danzig
1994
as Ola
2012
as Carol
1998
as Sally
1987
as Slave Girl
1993
as M.J.
1987
as Rachel Dobs
1996
as Cassandra Turner
2012
as Mayda
2023
1990
as Paola
1990
as Julie
1994
as J.J.
1991
as Rhonda
1993
as Yvonne
2022
as Mary Reed
1999
as Mary
1990
as Jane
2002
as Rae Dawn Chong
1995
as Joan Armstrong
1995
as Jennifer Irons
1996
1986
as Circe Lafemme
1985
as Yogi
2014
as Jenny
1988
as Self
1980
as Rita
1984
as The Gypsy
2024
as Ruth
1991
as Ilene Curtis
1997
as D.A. Linda Garcia
2012
as Detective Burdine
1996
as The Woman
1985
as Christine Horn
1978
as Janetta
2017
as Delores
2001
as Felicia
2018
as Dory Ryder
2021
as Black Woman
1996
as Woman at Bar (uncredited)
1974
1987
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as Mama Marks
1981
2025
as Sitter 5
Production
2000
as Director
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