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Rae Dawn Chong
Acting
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 t…
Known For
Filmography
Movies
Scared to Death
as Ruth
FEEL
as Sitter 5
The Raven
as Nurse Virginia
The Mistress
We Are Gathered Here Today
as Mary Reed
The Sleeping Negro
as Black Woman
Tales Behind The Darkside: The Making Of Four Ghoulish Fables
as Herself
Reborn
as Dory Ryder
Five Minutes
as Delores
Knock 'em Dead
as Jenny
TV Shows
Interview with the Vampire
as Florence de Pointe du Lac · 4 ep.
9-1-1
as Stacey Mullins · 2 ep.
American Crime Story
as Betty Currie · 8 ep.
Better Things
1 ep.
Celebrity Family Feud
as Self · 1 ep.
Celebrity Ghost Stories
as Self · 1 ep.
Charity Jam
as Self · 3 ep.
Open Access
as Self · 1 ep.
That's So Raven
as Lynn Thomas · 1 ep.
Wild Card
as Sophie Mason · 18 ep.
