
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