Rae Dawn Chong
Known for: Acting
Born: February 28, 1961
Place of birth: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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.
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Filmography
70 movies · 22 TV shows, newest first
NR
Moodswing Whiskey
2026
6.7
Scared to Death
2026
NR
The Raven
2025
NR
FEEL
2025
4.6
The Mistress
2023
7.6
Interview with the Vampire
2022
6.0
We Are Gathered Here Today
2022
3.0
The Sleeping Negro
2021NR
Tales Behind The Darkside: The Making Of Four Ghoulish Fables
2020
6.3
Reborn
2018
8.2
9-1-1
2018
NR
Five Minutes
2017
7.2
Better Things
2016
7.6
American Crime Story
2016
7.7
Celebrity Family Feud
2015
5.9
Knock 'em Dead
2014
3.7
Pegasus vs. Chimera
2012
4.2
Shiver
2012
6.2
Jeff, Who Lives at Home
2012
4.5
Cyrus: Mind of a Serial Killer
2010
7.3
Celebrity Ghost Stories
2009
5.6
Constellation
2007
NR
Greasy Rider
2006
4.2
Deadly Skies
2006
4.1
Max Havoc: Ring of Fire
20067.0
Charity Jam
200510.0
Open Access
2004
5.4
Wild Card
2003
7.2
That's So Raven
2003
4.7
Highball
2002
7.9
The Visit
2001
7.9
Mysterious Ways
2000
9.0
The Tulsa Lynching of 1921: A Hidden Story
2000
4.8
Dangerous Attraction
2000
8.0
Cursed Part 3
2000
7.5
Judging Amy
1999
7.0
Things I Forgot to Remember
1999
3.9
Valentine's Day
1998
4.3
Alibi
1997
5.2
Goodbye America
1997
6.3
For Hope
1996
6.0
Small Time
1996
8.1
E! True Hollywood Story
1996
3.8
Starlight
1996
3.8
Mask of Death
1996
6.1
The Break
1995
5.3
Power of Attorney
1995
6.4
Crying Freeman
1995
7.7
The Outer Limits
1995
5.2
Hideaway
1995
3.6
Boca
1994
4.9
Boulevard
1994
6.2
Father & Son: Dangerous Relations
1993
4.3
Time Runner
1993
4.9
When the Party's Over
1993
7.4
Highlander: The Series
1992
5.8
Melrose Place
1992
5.0
The Borrower
1991
4.0
Chaindance
1991
4.2
Prison Stories: Women on the Inside
1991
5.1
Amazon
1990
5.4
Curiosity Kills
1990
5.5
Far Out Man
1990
6.2
Tales from the Darkside: The Movie
1990
5.1
Denial
1990
9.0
Walking After Midnight
1988
6.5
The Principal
1987
5.0
The Squeeze
1987
5.6
Running Out of Luck
1987
NR
Zabagabee
1987
5.3
Soul Man
1986
8.0
Casey at the Bat
1986
7.7
The Color Purple
1985
6.7
Commando
1985
6.0
Tall Tales & Legends
1985
2.8
City Limits
1985
6.2
American Flyers
1985
5.6
Badge of the Assassin
1985
6.1
Choose Me
1984
4.9
Cheech & Chong's The Corsican Brothers
1984
5.4
Fear City
1984
6.9
Beat Street
1984
6.3
The Hitchhiker
1983
5.7
St. Elsewhere
1982
6.1
Late Night with David Letterman
1982
7.0
Quest for Fire
19814.7
À propos de 'La guerre du feu'
1981
7.0
Top of the Hill
1980
8.0
Stony Island
197810.0
The Whiz Kid and the Mystery at Riverton
1974
6.8
The Dick Cavett Show
1968
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