Rae Dawn Chong
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.
Personal info
Gender
Female
Birthday
1961-02-28
Place of birth
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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Cast
The Color Purple
1985
7.76
The Principal
1987
6.48
Commando
1985
6.69
Far Out Man
1990
5.17
Soul Man
1986
5.35
Crying Freeman
1995
6.30
Hideaway
1995
5.20
The Borrower
1991
5.00
Choose Me
1984
6.10
American Flyers
1985
6.20
Max Havoc: Ring of Fire
2006
3.50
Quest for Fire
1981
7.00
Constellation
2007
5.60
Cyrus: Mind of a Serial Killer
2010
4.30
Beat Street
1984
6.92
Time Runner
1993
4.50
Deadly Skies
2006
4.15
Fear City
1984
5.41
Dangerous Attraction
2000
5.20
Goodbye America
1997
4.50
Boulevard
1994
4.30
Jeff, Who Lives at Home
2012
6.22
Valentine's Day
1998
3.80
Running Out of Luck
1987
5.75
When the Party's Over
1993
4.90
The Squeeze
1987
5.00
Mask of Death
1996
3.50
Pegasus Vs. Chimera
2012
3.70
The Mistress
2023
4.99
Amazon
1990
5.10
Denial
1990
4.00
Boca
1994
3.50
We Are Gathered Here Today
2022
6.00
Things I Forgot to Remember
1999
0.00
Curiosity Kills
1990
4.80
Highball
2002
4.50
Power of Attorney
1995
4.60
The Break
1995
6.80
Starlight
1996
2.50
Casey at the Bat
1986
0.00
City Limits
1985
2.70
Knock 'em Dead
2014
6.60
Walking After Midnight
1988
0.00
The Top of the Hill
1980
0.00
Scared to Death
2024
0.00
Chaindance
1991
4.00
Alibi
1997
4.00
Shiver
2012
3.84
Small Time
1996
7.00
Badge of the Assassin
1985
5.00
Stony Island
1978
8.00
Five Minutes
2017
0.00
The Visit
2001
7.60
Reborn
2018
6.41
The Sleeping Negro
2021
5.00
For Hope
1996
6.00
Zabagabee
1987
0.00
À propos de 'La guerre du feu'
1981
0.00