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Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Birthday
February 28, 1961
Place of Birth
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Also Known As
- ری داون چونگ
Rae Dawn Chong
1.6 Popularity
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.
Known For
0.0
Sitter 5
FEEL
2025
7.0
Ruth
Scared to Death
2024
4.3
The Mistress
2023
7.4
Florence de Pointe du Lac
Interview with the Vampire
2022
6.0
Mary Reed
We Are Gathered Here Today
2022
3.0
Black Woman
The Sleeping Negro
2021
🎬
0.0
Herself
Tales Behind The Darkside: The Making Of Four Ghoulish Fables
2020
6.3
Dory Ryder
Reborn
2018
8.2
Stacey Mullins
9-1-1
2018
0.0
Delores
Five Minutes
2017
Credits
FEEL
as Sitter 5
2025
0.0
Scared to Death
as Ruth
2024
7.0
The Mistress
2023
4.3
Interview with the Vampire
as Florence de Pointe du Lac
2022
7.4
We Are Gathered Here Today
as Mary Reed
2022
6.0
The Sleeping Negro
as Black Woman
2021
3.0
🎬
Tales Behind The Darkside: The Making Of Four Ghoulish Fables
as Herself
2020
0.0
Reborn
as Dory Ryder
2018
6.3
9-1-1
as Stacey Mullins
2018
8.2
Five Minutes
as Delores
2017
0.0
Better Things
2016
7.2
American Crime Story
as Betty Currie
2016
7.6
Celebrity Family Feud
as Self
2015
7.8
Knock 'em Dead
as Jenny
2014
5.9
Pegasus Vs. Chimera
as Mayda
2012
3.7
Shiver
as Detective Burdine
2012
3.9
Jeff, Who Lives at Home
as Carol
2012
6.2
Cyrus: Mind of a Serial Killer
as Vivian
2010
4.4
Celebrity Ghost Stories
as Self
2009
7.3
Constellation
as Jenita
2007
5.6
Greasy Rider
2006
0.0
Deadly Skies
as Madison Taylor
2006
4.1
Max Havoc: Ring of Fire
as Sister Caroline
2006
3.5
🎬
Charity Jam
as Self
2005
0.0
🎬
Open Access
as Self
2004
10.0
Wild Card
as Sophie Mason
2003
5.1
That's So Raven
as Lynn Thomas
2003
7.2
Highball
as Rae Dawn Chong
2002
4.5
🎬
The Visit
as Felicia
2001
7.6
Mysterious Ways
as Dr. Peggy Fowler
2000
7.9
The Tulsa Lynching of 1921: A Hidden Story
2000
0.0
Dangerous Attraction
as Ann Rich
2000
4.7
Judging Amy
as Atty. Westland
1999
7.5
Things I Forgot to Remember
as Mary
1999
0.0
Valentine's Day
as Sally
1998
3.6
Alibi
as D.A. Linda Garcia
1997
2.5
Goodbye America
as Special Agent Danzig
1997
4.5
For Hope
as Woman at Bar (uncredited)
1996
6.0
Small Time
as The Woman
1996
5.5
E! True Hollywood Story
1996
8.1
Starlight
1996
2.3
Mask of Death
as Cassandra Turner
1996
3.3
The Break
as Jennifer Irons
1995
5.6
Power of Attorney
as Joan Armstrong
1995
4.6
Crying Freeman
as Detective Forge
1995
6.3
The Outer Limits
as Karen Heatherton
1995
7.7
Hideaway
as Rose Orwetto
1995
5.2
Boca
as J.J.
1994
3.1
Boulevard
as Ola
1994
4.3
Father & Son: Dangerous Relations
as Yvonne
1993
6.0
Time Runner
as Karen Donaldson
1993
4.1
When the Party's Over
as M.J.
1993
4.8
Highlander: The Series
as Claudia Jardine
1992
7.4
Melrose Place
as Carrie Fellows
1992
5.9
The Borrower
as Diana Pierce
1991
4.9
Chaindance
as Ilene Curtis
1991
3.6
Prison Stories: Women on the Inside
as Rhonda
1991
3.2
Amazon
as Paola
1990
4.8
Curiosity Kills
as Jane
1990
4.8
Far Out Man
as Herself
1990
5.3
Tales from the Darkside: The Movie
as Carola (segment ‘Lover’s Vow’)
1990
6.2
Denial
as Julie
1990
4.6
Walking After Midnight
as Self
1988
0.0
The Principal
as Hilary Orozco
1987
6.5
The Squeeze
as Rachel Dobs
1987
4.9
Running Out of Luck
as Slave Girl
1987
5.8
Zabagabee
1987
0.0
Soul Man
as Sarah Walker
1986
5.3
Casey at the Bat
as Circe Lafemme
1986
0.0
The Color Purple
as Squeak
1985
7.7
Commando
as Cindy
1985
6.7
Tall Tales & Legends
as Circe Lafemme
1985
5.4
City Limits
as Yogi
1985
2.6
American Flyers
as Sarah
1985
6.1
Badge of the Assassin
as Christine Horn
1985
5.4
Choose Me
as Pearl Antoine
1984
6.0
Cheech & Chong's The Corsican Brothers
as The Gypsy
1984
4.9
Fear City
as Leila
1984
5.3
Beat Street
as Tracy Carlson
1984
6.8
The Hitchhiker
as Leesa White
1983
6.1
St. Elsewhere
as Hooker
1982
5.6
Quest for Fire
as Ika
1981
7.0
🎬
À propos de 'La guerre du feu'
as Self
1981
2.0
The Top of the Hill
as Rita
1980
0.0
Stony Island
as Janetta
1978
8.0
🎬
The Whiz Kid and the Mystery at Riverton
as Greta
1974
0.0
The Dick Cavett Show
as Self - Guest
1968
6.8
Relapse
as Accountant
N/A
0.0
Moodswing Whiskey
as Mama Marks
N/A
0.0
The Raven
as Nurse Virginia
N/A
0.0