Rae Dawn Chong
Age: N/A | From: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Person Details
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Aliases: No known aliases
Gender: Female
Place of birth: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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Movie Involvements: 43
TV Involvements: 11
Most Famous Work
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.
Most Famous Work
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(2018) Stacey Mullins
The Outer Limits
(1995) Karen Heatherton
American Crime Story
(2016) Betty Currie
Celebrity Family Feud
(2015) Self
Highlander: The Series
(1992) Claudia Jardine
The Hitchhiker
(1983) Leesa White
Interview with the Vampire
(2022) Florence de Pointe du Lac
Judging Amy
(1999) Atty. WestlandActing
| Year | Character | Movie/Tv |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | N/A | |
| 2022 | Florence de Pointe du Lac | |
| Mary Reed | ||
| 2021 | Black Woman | |
| 2020 | Herself | |
| 2018 | Dory Ryder | |
| Stacey Mullins | ||
| 2017 | Delores | |
| 2016 | N/A | |
| Betty Currie | ||
| 2015 | Self | |
| 2014 | Jenny | |
| 2012 | Mayda | |
| Detective Burdine | ||
| 2011 | Carol | |
| 2010 | Vivian | |
| 2009 | Self | |
| 2007 | Jenita | |
| 2006 | Madison Taylor | |
| Sister Caroline | ||
| 2005 | Self | |
| 2004 | Self | |
| 2003 | Sophie Mason | |
| Lynn Thomas | ||
| 2002 | Rae Dawn Chong | |
| 2001 | Felicia | |
| 2000 | Dr. Peggy Fowler | |
| N/A | ||
| Ann Rich | ||
| 1999 | Atty. Westland | |
| Mary | ||
| 1998 | Sally | |
| 1997 | D.A. Linda Garcia | |
| Special Agent Danzig | ||
| 1996 | Woman at Bar (uncredited) | |
| The Woman | ||
| N/A | ||
| N/A | ||
| Cassandra Turner | ||
| 1995 | Jennifer Irons | |
| Joan Armstrong | ||
| Detective Forge | ||
| Karen Heatherton | ||
| Rose Orwetto | ||
| 1994 | J.J. | |
| Ola | ||
| 1993 | Yvonne | |
| Karen Donaldson | ||
| M.J. | ||
| 1992 | Claudia Jardine | |
| N/A | ||
| 1991 | Diana Pierce | |
| Ilene Curtis | ||
| Rhonda | ||
| 1990 | Paola | |
| N/A | ||
| Herself | ||
| Carola (segment ‘Lover’s Vow’) | ||
| Julie | ||
| 1988 | Self | |
| 1987 | Hilary Orozco | |
| Rachel Dobs | ||
| Slave Girl | ||
| 1986 | Sarah Walker | |
| Yogi | ||
| Circe Lafemme | ||
| 1985 | Squeak (Mary Agnes) | |
| Cindy | ||
| Circe Lafemme | ||
| Sarah | ||
| Christine Horn | ||
| 1984 | Pearl Antoine | |
| The Gypsy | ||
| Leila | ||
| Tracy Carlson | ||
| 1983 | Leesa White | |
| 1982 | N/A | |
| 1981 | Ika | |
| 1980 | Rita | |
| 1978 | Janetta | |
| 1968 | Self - Guest | |
| Year | Character | Movie/Tv |
Directing
| Year | Role | Movie/Tv |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Director | |
| Year | Role | Movie/Tv |
