Rae Dawn Chong
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Rae Dawn Chong

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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.

Films Featuring Rae Dawn Chong

The Color Purple

19857.7

The Principal

19876.4

Commando

19856.7

Tales from the Darkside: The Movie

19906.2

Far Out Man

19905.5

Soul Man

19865.3

Crying Freeman

19956.4

Hideaway

19955.2

The Borrower

19915.0

Choose Me

19846.0

American Flyers

19856.2

Max Havoc: Ring of Fire

20064.1

Quest for Fire

19817.0

Constellation

20075.6

Cyrus: Mind of a Serial Killer

20104.5

Beat Street

19846.9

Time Runner

19934.3

Deadly Skies

20064.2

Fear City

19845.4

Dangerous Attraction

20004.8

Goodbye America

19975.2

Boulevard

19944.9

Jeff, Who Lives at Home

20126.2

Valentine's Day

19983.9

Running Out of Luck

19875.6

When the Party's Over

19934.9

The Squeeze

19875.0

Mask of Death

19963.8

Pegasus vs. Chimera

20123.7

The Mistress

20234.6

Amazon

19905.1

Denial

19905.1

Boca

19943.6

Prison Stories: Women on the Inside

19914.2

Father & Son: Dangerous Relations

19936.2

We Are Gathered Here Today

20226.0

Things I Forgot to Remember

19997.0

Curiosity Kills

19905.4

Highball

20024.7

Power of Attorney

19955.3

The Break

19956.1

Starlight

19963.8

Casey at the Bat

19868.0

City Limits

19852.8

Knock 'em Dead

20145.9

Walking After Midnight

19889.0

Cheech & Chong's The Corsican Brothers

19844.9

Scared to Death

20266.7

Chaindance

19914.0

Alibi

19974.3

Shiver

20124.2

Small Time

19966.0

Badge of the Assassin

19855.6

Stony Island

19788.0

Five Minutes

2017

The Visit

20017.9

Reborn

20186.4

The Tulsa Lynching of 1921: A Hidden Story

20009.0

Tales Behind The Darkside: The Making Of Four Ghoulish Fables

Tales Behind The Darkside: The Making Of Four Ghoulish Fables

2020

The Sleeping Negro

20213.0

For Hope

19966.3

The Whiz Kid and the Mystery at Riverton

The Whiz Kid and the Mystery at Riverton

197410.0

Zabagabee

1987

Moodswing Whiskey

2026

À propos de 'La guerre du feu'

À propos de 'La guerre du feu'

19814.7

FEEL

2025

The Raven

2025

Greasy Rider

2006

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