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.
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6.7
MOVIE1985
Commando
as Cindy
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6.4
MOVIE1995
Crying Freeman
as Detective Forge
MOVIE2017
Five Minutes
as Delores
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7.7
MOVIE1985
The Color Purple
as Squeak
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7.0
MOVIE1981
Quest for Fire
as Ika
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6.2
MOVIE2012
Jeff, Who Lives at Home
as Carol
MOVIE2025
FEEL
as Sitter 5
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4.2
MOVIE2012
Shiver
as Detective Burdine
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5.0
MOVIE1991
The Borrower
as Diana Pierce
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5.0
MOVIE1990
Amazon
as Paola
MOVIE1987
Zabagabee
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6.1
MOVIE1985
American Flyers
as Sarah
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6.2
MOVIE1990
Tales from the Darkside: The Movie
as Carola (segment βLoverβs Vowβ)
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3.7
MOVIE2012
Pegasus vs. Chimera
as Mayda
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3.6
MOVIE1994
Boca
as J.J.
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4.8
MOVIE2000
Dangerous Attraction
as Ann Rich
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6.9
MOVIE1984
Beat Street
as Tracy Carlson
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7.3
MOVIE2026
Scared to Death
as Ruth
MOVIETBA
Relapse
as Accountant
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5.4
MOVIE1984
Fear City
as Leila
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6.4
MOVIE1987
The Principal
as Hilary Orozco
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4.3
MOVIE1993
Time Runner
as Karen Donaldson
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5.2
MOVIE1995
Hideaway
as Rose Orwetto
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4.9
MOVIE1993
When the Party's Over
as M.J.
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3.8
MOVIE1996
Starlight
MOVIE2026
Moodswing Whiskey
as Mama Marks
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5.2
MOVIE1986
Soul Man
as Sarah Walker
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2.8
MOVIE1985
City Limits
as Yogi
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6.0
MOVIE1984
Choose Me
as Pearl Antoine
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5.0
MOVIE1987
The Squeeze
as Rachel Dobs
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4.9
MOVIE1984
Cheech & Chong's The Corsican Brothers
as The Gypsy
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4.2
MOVIE2006
Deadly Skies
as Madison Taylor
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4.5
MOVIE2023
The Mistress
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4.6
MOVIE1994
Boulevard
as Ola
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5.4
MOVIE1990
Curiosity Kills
as Jane
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3.9
MOVIE1998
Valentine's Day
as Sally
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5.6
MOVIE1985
Badge of the Assassin
as Christine Horn
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5.8
MOVIE1987
Running Out of Luck
as Slave Girl
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4.1
MOVIE2006
Max Havoc: Ring of Fire
as Sister Caroline
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4.7
MOVIE2002
Highball
as Rae Dawn Chong
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7.0
MOVIE1999
Things I Forgot to Remember
as Mary
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4.7
MOVIE1981
Γ propos de 'La guerre du feu'
as Self
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7.9
MOVIE2001
The Visit
as Felicia
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8.0
MOVIE1978
Stony Island
as Janetta
MOVIE2025
The Raven
as Nurse Virginia
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5.6
MOVIE2007
Constellation
as Jenita
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4.0
MOVIE1991
Chaindance
as Ilene Curtis
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5.1
MOVIE1990
Denial
as Julie
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3.8
MOVIE1996
Mask of Death
as Cassandra Turner
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5.3
MOVIE1995
Power of Attorney
as Joan Armstrong
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5.5
MOVIE1990
Far Out Man
as Herself
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9.0
MOVIE1988
Walking After Midnight
as Self
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9.0
MOVIE2000
The Tulsa Lynching of 1921: A Hidden Story
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6.3
MOVIE1996
For Hope
as Woman at Bar (uncredited)
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8.0
MOVIE1986
Casey at the Bat
as Circe Lafemme
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6.1
MOVIE1995
The Break
as Jennifer Irons
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6.0
MOVIE2022
We Are Gathered Here Today
as Mary Reed
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4.5
MOVIE2010
Cyrus: Mind of a Serial Killer
as Vivian
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4.2
MOVIE1991
Prison Stories: Women on the Inside
as Rhonda
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5.9
MOVIE2014
Knock 'em Dead
as Jenny
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6.2
MOVIE1993
Father & Son: Dangerous Relations
as Yvonne
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3.0
MOVIE2021
The Sleeping Negro
as Black Woman
β
6.0
MOVIE1996
Small Time
as The Woman
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4.3
MOVIE1997
Alibi
as D.A. Linda Garcia
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6.4
MOVIE2018
Reborn
as Dory Ryder
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5.2
MOVIE1997
Goodbye America
as Special Agent Danzig
MOVIE2020
Tales Behind The Darkside: The Making Of Four Ghoulish Fables
as Herself
β
10.0
MOVIE1974
The Whiz Kid and the Mystery at Riverton
as Greta
MOVIE2006