Rae Dawn Chong
Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Gender
Female
Birthday
1961-02-28
Place of Birth
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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.
Also Known For
The Color Purple
Dec 18, 1985
The Principal
Sep 18, 1987
Commando
Oct 03, 1985
Tales from the Darkside: The Movie
May 03, 1990
Far Out Man
May 11, 1990
Soul Man
Oct 24, 1986
Crying Freeman
Apr 23, 1995
Hideaway
Mar 03, 1995
The Borrower
Aug 16, 1991
Choose Me
Aug 29, 1984
American Flyers
Aug 16, 1985
Max Havoc: Ring of Fire
Jul 28, 2006
Quest for Fire
Dec 16, 1981
Constellation
Feb 01, 2007
Cyrus: Mind of a Serial Killer
Oct 01, 2010
Beat Street
Jun 08, 1984
Time Runner
Mar 17, 1993
Deadly Skies
Aug 15, 2006
Fear City
Jul 18, 1984
Dangerous Attraction
May 30, 2000
Goodbye America
Jan 06, 1997
Boulevard
May 01, 1994
Jeff, Who Lives at Home
Mar 16, 2012
Valentine's Day
Jan 01, 1998
Running Out of Luck
Feb 02, 1987
When the Party's Over
Mar 12, 1993
The Squeeze
Jul 10, 1987
Mask of Death
May 25, 1996
Pegasus Vs. Chimera
Sep 15, 2012
The Mistress
Jul 28, 2023
Amazon
Dec 14, 1990
Denial
Jan 21, 1990
Boca
Sep 16, 1994
Prison Stories: Women on the Inside
Jan 26, 1991
Father & Son: Dangerous Relations
Apr 19, 1993
We Are Gathered Here Today
Aug 16, 2022
Things I Forgot to Remember
Jun 10, 1999
Curiosity Kills
Jun 27, 1990
Highball
Apr 02, 2002
Power of Attorney
Aug 01, 1995
The Break
Sep 01, 1995
Starlight
Jun 18, 1996
Casey at the Bat
Jan 20, 1986
City Limits
Sep 01, 1985
Knock 'em Dead
Jun 01, 2014
Walking After Midnight
Jan 01, 1988
The Top of the Hill
Feb 06, 1980
Cheech & Chong's The Corsican Brothers
Jul 27, 1984
Scared to Death
Aug 11, 2024
Chaindance
May 31, 1991
Alibi
Mar 16, 1997
Shiver
Apr 21, 2012
Small Time
Nov 11, 1996
Badge of the Assassin
Jan 04, 1985
Stony Island
Nov 17, 1978
Five Minutes
Jan 18, 2017
The Visit
Apr 20, 2001
Reborn
Nov 03, 2018
The Tulsa Lynching of 1921: A Hidden Story
May 31, 2000
Tales Behind The Darkside: The Making Of Four Ghoulish Fables
Aug 25, 2020
The Sleeping Negro
Feb 12, 2021
For Hope
Nov 17, 1996
The Whiz Kid and the Mystery at Riverton
Jan 06, 1974
Zabagabee
Jan 01, 1987
Moodswing Whiskey
À propos de 'La guerre du feu'
Jan 01, 1981
FEEL
May 16, 2025
St. Elsewhere
Oct 26, 1982
Judging Amy
Sep 19, 1999
Mysterious Ways
Jul 24, 2000
E! True Hollywood Story
Aug 21, 1996
That's So Raven
Jan 17, 2003
Melrose Place
Jul 08, 1992
Wild Card
Aug 02, 2003
The Hitchhiker
Nov 01, 1983
The Outer Limits
Mar 26, 1995
Open Access
Feb 01, 2004
Charity Jam
Jan 01, 2005
American Crime Story
Feb 02, 2016
Celebrity Family Feud
Jun 21, 2015
Celebrity Ghost Stories
Oct 03, 2009
Interview with the Vampire
Oct 02, 2022
Highlander: The Series
Oct 03, 1992
Tall Tales & Legends
Sep 25, 1985
9-1-1
Jan 03, 2018
The Dick Cavett Show
Jun 06, 1968
