Acting
Rae Dawn Chong
EN, ES, FR cinema · 71 credits
Born
28 February 1961 (age 65)
Birthplace
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Also known as ری داون چونگ
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.
Known for
Filmography
Relapse
as Accountant
Scared to Death
as Ruth
Moodswing Whiskey
as Mama Marks
FEEL
as Sitter 5
The Raven
as Nurse Virginia
We Are Gathered Here Today
as Mary Reed
The Sleeping Negro
as Black Woman
Reborn
as Dory Ryder
Five Minutes
as Delores
Knock 'em Dead
as Jenny
Pegasus vs. Chimera
as Mayda
Shiver
as Detective Burdine
Constellation
as Jenita
Max Havoc: Ring of Fire
as Sister Caroline
Deadly Skies
as Madison Taylor
Highball
as Rae Dawn Chong
The Visit
as Felicia
Dangerous Attraction
as Ann Rich
Cursed Part 3
Director
Valentine's Day
as Sally
Goodbye America
as Special Agent Danzig
Alibi
as D.A. Linda Garcia
Mask of Death
as Cassandra Turner
Small Time
as The Woman
For Hope
as Woman at Bar (uncredited)
Crying Freeman
as Detective Forge
Hideaway
as Rose Orwetto
Power of Attorney
as Joan Armstrong
The Break
as Jennifer Irons
Boulevard
as Ola
Boca
as J.J.
Time Runner
as Karen Donaldson
The Borrower
as Diana Pierce
Chaindance
as Ilene Curtis
Tales from the Darkside: The Movie
as Carola (segment ‘Lover’s Vow’)
Far Out Man
as Rae Dawn Chong
Amazon
as Paola
Denial
as Julie
Curiosity Kills
as Jane
The Principal
as Hilary Orozco
Running Out of Luck
as Slave Girl
The Squeeze
as Rachel Dobs
Soul Man
as Sarah Walker
Casey at the Bat
as Circe Lafemme
The Color Purple
as Squeak
Commando
as Cindy
American Flyers
as Sarah
City Limits
as Yogi
Badge of the Assassin
as Christine Horn
Choose Me
as Pearl Antoine
Beat Street
as Tracy Carlson
Fear City
as Leila
Stony Island
as Janetta