Personal Info
Known Credits
65
Gender
Female
Birthdate
1961-02-28 (64 Y.O)
Place Of Birth
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Also Known For
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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 ...
Known For
Acting
2024 --
Scared to Death
| Ruth
2023 --
The Mistress
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2022 --
We Are Gathered Here Today
| Mary Reed
2021 --
The Sleeping Negro
| Black Woman
2020 --
Tales Behind The Darkside: The Making Of Four Ghoulish Fables
| Herself
2018 --
Reborn
| Dory Ryder
2017 --
Five Minutes
| Delores
2014 --
Knock 'em Dead
| Jenny
2012 --
Pegasus Vs. Chimera
| Mayda
2012 --
Shiver
| Detective Burdine
2012 --
Jeff, Who Lives at Home
| Carol
2010 --
Cyrus: Mind of a Serial Killer
| Vivian
2007 --
Constellation
| Jenita
2006 --
Deadly Skies
| Madison Taylor
2006 --
Max Havoc: Ring of Fire
| Sister Caroline
2002 --
Highball
| Rae Dawn Chong
2001 --
The Visit
| Felicia
2000 --
The Tulsa Lynching of 1921: A Hidden Story
|
2000 --
Dangerous Attraction
| Ann Rich
1999 --
Things I Forgot to Remember
| Mary
1998 --
Valentine's Day
| Sally
1997 --
Alibi
| D.A. Linda Garcia
1997 --
Goodbye America
| Special Agent Danzig
1996 --
For Hope
| Woman at Bar (uncredited)
1996 --
Small Time
| The Woman
1996 --
Starlight
|
1996 --
Mask of Death
| Cassandra Turner
1995 --
The Break
| Jennifer Irons
1995 --
Power of Attorney
| Joan Armstrong
1995 --
Crying Freeman
| Detective Forge
1995 --
Hideaway
| Rose Orwetto
1994 --
Boca
| J.J.
1994 --
Boulevard
| Ola
1993 --
Father & Son: Dangerous Relations
| Yvonne
1993 --
Time Runner
| Karen Donaldson
1993 --
When the Party's Over
| M.J.
1991 --
The Borrower
| Diana Pierce
1991 --
Chaindance
| Ilene Curtis
1991 --
Prison Stories: Women on the Inside
| Rhonda
1990 --
Amazon
| Paola
1990 --
Curiosity Kills
| Jane
1990 --
Far Out Man
| Herself
1990 --
Tales from the Darkside: The Movie
| Carola (segment ‘Lover’s Vow’)
1990 --
Denial
| Julie
1988 --
Walking After Midnight
| Self
1987 --
The Principal
| Hilary Orozco
1987 --
The Squeeze
| Rachel Dobs
1987 --
Running Out of Luck
| Slave Girl
1987 --
Zabagabee
|
1986 --
Soul Man
| Sarah Walker
1986 --
Casey at the Bat
| Circe Lafemme
1985 --
The Color Purple
| Squeak
1985 --
Commando
| Cindy
1985 --
City Limits
| Yogi
1985 --
American Flyers
| Sarah
1985 --
Badge of the Assassin
| Christine Horn
1984 --
Choose Me
| Pearl Antoine
1984 --
Cheech & Chong's The Corsican Brothers
| The Gypsy
1984 --
Fear City
| Leila
1984 --
Beat Street
| Tracy Carlson
1981 --
Quest for Fire
| Ika
1980 --
The Top of the Hill
| Rita
1978 --
Stony Island
| Janetta
1974 --
The Whiz Kid and the Mystery at Riverton
| Greta