Rae Dawn Chong

Rae Dawn Chong

Birthday: 1961-02-28

Place of birth: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Also known as: ری داون چونگ

imdb_id: nm0001044

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.

Played in movies:

Stony Island

Score: 8.0

The Color Purple

Score: 7.8

The Visit

Score: 7.6

Small Time

Score: 7.0

Quest for Fire

Score: 7.0

Beat Street

Score: 6.9

The Break

Score: 6.8

Commando

Score: 6.7

Knock 'em Dead

Score: 6.6

The Principal

Score: 6.5

Reborn

Score: 6.4

Crying Freeman

Score: 6.3

Jeff, Who Lives at Home

Score: 6.2

American Flyers

Score: 6.2

Tales from the Darkside: The Movie

Score: 6.2

Choose Me

Score: 6.1

For Hope

Score: 6.0

We Are Gathered Here Today

Score: 6.0

Father & Son: Dangerous Relations

Score: 6.0

Running Out of Luck

Score: 5.8

Constellation

Score: 5.6

Fear City

Score: 5.4

Soul Man

Score: 5.3

Dangerous Attraction

Score: 5.2

Hideaway

Score: 5.2

Far Out Man

Score: 5.2

Cheech & Chong's The Corsican Brothers

Score: 5.1

Amazon

Score: 5.1

The Sleeping Negro

Score: 5.0

Badge of the Assassin

Score: 5.0

The Squeeze

Score: 5.0

The Borrower

Score: 5.0

The Mistress

Score: 5.0

When the Party's Over

Score: 4.9

Curiosity Kills

Score: 4.8

Power of Attorney

Score: 4.6

Highball

Score: 4.5

Goodbye America

Score: 4.5

Time Runner

Score: 4.5

Boulevard

Score: 4.3

Cyrus: Mind of a Serial Killer

Score: 4.3

Deadly Skies

Score: 4.2

Alibi

Score: 4.0

Chaindance

Score: 4.0

Denial

Score: 4.0

Shiver

Score: 3.8

Prison Stories: Women on the Inside

Score: 3.8

Valentine's Day

Score: 3.8

Pegasus Vs. Chimera

Score: 3.7

Boca

Score: 3.5

Mask of Death

Score: 3.5

Max Havoc: Ring of Fire

Score: 3.5

City Limits

Score: 2.7

Starlight

Score: 2.5

Moodswing Whiskey

Score: 0.0

Zabagabee

Score: 0.0

The Whiz Kid and the Mystery at Riverton

Score: 0.0

Tales Behind The Darkside: The Making Of Four Ghoulish Fables

Score: 0.0

The Tulsa Lynching of 1921: A Hidden Story

Score: 0.0

Five Minutes

Score: 0.0

Scared to Death

Score: 0.0

The Top of the Hill

Score: 0.0

Walking After Midnight

Score: 0.0

Casey at the Bat

Score: 0.0

Things I Forgot to Remember

Score: 0.0

Played in tv shows:

Open Access

Score: 10.0

9-1-1

Score: 8.2

E! True Hollywood Story

Score: 8.1

Mysterious Ways

Score: 8.0

Celebrity Family Feud

Score: 7.9

The Outer Limits

Score: 7.7

American Crime Story

Score: 7.6

Judging Amy

Score: 7.5

Interview with the Vampire

Score: 7.4

Highlander: The Series

Score: 7.4

Celebrity Ghost Stories

Score: 7.3

Better Things

Score: 7.3

That's So Raven

Score: 7.2

The Dick Cavett Show

Score: 6.7

The Hitchhiker

Score: 6.1

Melrose Place

Score: 5.9

St. Elsewhere

Score: 5.5

Tall Tales & Legends

Score: 5.4

Wild Card

Score: 5.0

Charity Jam

Score: 0.0