Rae Dawn Chong

Acting

1961-02-28 · 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.

Filmography

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Moodswing Whiskey

2026 · Movie

Scared to Death

2026 · Movie

The Raven

2025 · Movie

FEEL

2025 · Movie

The Mistress

2023 · Movie

Interview with the Vampire

2022 · Series

We Are Gathered Here Today

2022 · Movie

The Sleeping Negro

2021 · Movie

Tales Behind The Darkside: The Making Of Four Ghoulish Fables

2020 · Movie

Reborn

2018 · Movie

9-1-1

2018 · Series

Five Minutes

2017 · Movie

Better Things

2016 · Series

American Crime Story

2016 · Series

Celebrity Family Feud

2015 · Series

Knock 'em Dead

2014 · Movie

Pegasus vs. Chimera

2012 · Movie

Shiver

2012 · Movie

Jeff, Who Lives at Home

2012 · Movie

Cyrus: Mind of a Serial Killer

2010 · Movie

Celebrity Ghost Stories

2009 · Series

Constellation

2007 · Movie

Greasy Rider

2006 · Movie

Deadly Skies

2006 · Movie

Max Havoc: Ring of Fire

2006 · Movie

Charity Jam

2005 · Series

Open Access

2004 · Series

Wild Card

2003 · Series

That's So Raven

2003 · Series

Highball

2002 · Movie

The Visit

2001 · Movie

Mysterious Ways

2000 · Series

The Tulsa Lynching of 1921: A Hidden Story

2000 · Movie

Dangerous Attraction

2000 · Movie

Cursed Part 3

2000 · Movie

Judging Amy

1999 · Series

Things I Forgot to Remember

1999 · Movie

Valentine's Day

1998 · Movie

Alibi

1997 · Movie

Goodbye America

1997 · Movie

For Hope

1996 · Movie

Small Time

1996 · Movie

E! True Hollywood Story

1996 · Series

Starlight

1996 · Movie

Mask of Death

1996 · Movie

The Break

1995 · Movie

Power of Attorney

1995 · Movie

Crying Freeman

1995 · Movie

The Outer Limits

1995 · Series

Hideaway

1995 · Movie

Boca

1994 · Movie

Boulevard

1994 · Movie

Father & Son: Dangerous Relations

1993 · Movie

Time Runner

1993 · Movie

When the Party's Over

1993 · Movie

Highlander: The Series

1992 · Series

Melrose Place

1992 · Series

The Borrower

1991 · Movie

Chaindance

1991 · Movie

Prison Stories: Women on the Inside

1991 · Movie

Amazon

1990 · Movie

Curiosity Kills

1990 · Movie

Far Out Man

1990 · Movie

Tales from the Darkside: The Movie

1990 · Movie

Denial

1990 · Movie

Walking After Midnight

1988 · Movie

The Principal

1987 · Movie

The Squeeze

1987 · Movie

Running Out of Luck

1987 · Movie

Zabagabee

1987 · Movie

Soul Man

1986 · Movie

Casey at the Bat

1986 · Movie

The Color Purple

1985 · Movie

Commando

1985 · Movie

Tall Tales & Legends

1985 · Series

City Limits

1985 · Movie

American Flyers

1985 · Movie

Badge of the Assassin

1985 · Movie

Choose Me

1984 · Movie

Cheech & Chong's The Corsican Brothers

1984 · Movie

Fear City

1984 · Movie

Beat Street

1984 · Movie

The Hitchhiker

1983 · Series

St. Elsewhere

1982 · Series

Late Night with David Letterman

1982 · Series

Quest for Fire

1981 · Movie

À propos de 'La guerre du feu'

1981 · Movie

Top of the Hill

1980 · Series

Stony Island

1978 · Movie

The Whiz Kid and the Mystery at Riverton

1974 · Movie

The Dick Cavett Show

1968 · Series

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