Cast
Rae Dawn Chong
Acting
Cast
Rae Dawn Chong
Known for
Acting
Born
1961-02-28
From
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Also known as Ψ±Ϋ Ψ―Ψ§ΩΩ ΪΩΩΪ―
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.
Commando
as Cindy
The Color Purple
as Squeak
Crying Freeman
as Detective Forge
Tales from the Darkside: The Movie
as Carola (segment βLoverβs Vowβ)
Quest for Fire
as Ika
Soul Man
as Sarah Walker
American Flyers
as Sarah
Fear City
as Leila
Hideaway
as Rose Orwetto
Starlight
Highball
as Rae Dawn Chong
Jeff, Who Lives at Home
as Carol
For Hope
as Woman at Bar (uncredited)
Reborn
as Dory Ryder
Amazon
as Paola
The Break
as Jennifer Irons
The Principal
as Hilary Orozco
City Limits
as Yogi
Beat Street
as Tracy Carlson
Choose Me
as Pearl Antoine
The Mistress
FEEL
as Sitter 5
The Borrower
as Diana Pierce
Constellation
as Jenita
Boulevard
as Ola
Deadly Skies
as Madison Taylor
The Squeeze
as Rachel Dobs
Running Out of Luck
as Slave Girl
Badge of the Assassin
as Christine Horn
Time Runner
as Karen Donaldson
Curiosity Kills
as Jane
Cheech & Chong's The Corsican Brothers
as The Gypsy
Chaindance
as Ilene Curtis
Shiver
as Detective Burdine
Denial
as Julie
Cyrus: Mind of a Serial Killer
as Vivian
We Are Gathered Here Today
as Mary Reed
Walking After Midnight
as Self
Power of Attorney
as Joan Armstrong
Max Havoc: Ring of Fire
as Sister Caroline
Mask of Death
as Cassandra Turner
The Whiz Kid and the Mystery at Riverton
as Greta
When the Party's Over
as M.J.
The Visit
as Felicia
Five Minutes
as Delores
Knock 'em Dead
as Jenny
Goodbye America
as Special Agent Danzig
Far Out Man
as Herself
Moodswing Whiskey
as Mama Marks
Small Time
as The Woman
Boca
as J.J.
Prison Stories: Women on the Inside
as Rhonda
Casey at the Bat
as Circe Lafemme
Valentine's Day
as Sally
The Tulsa Lynching of 1921: A Hidden Story
Father & Son: Dangerous Relations
as Yvonne
Dangerous Attraction
as Ann Rich
Things I Forgot to Remember
as Mary
Scared to Death
as Ruth
Zabagabee
Stony Island
as Janetta
Relapse
as Accountant
Pegasus vs. Chimera
as Mayda
Tales Behind The Darkside: The Making Of Four Ghoulish Fables
as Herself
Alibi
as D.A. Linda Garcia
The Raven
as Nurse Virginia
Greasy Rider
The Sleeping Negro
as Black Woman
Γ propos de 'La guerre du feu'
as Self