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Director
Rae Dawn Chong
Acting
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Directed movies: 1Directed series: 0All crew credits: 1
TMDB ID: 13312
IMDb ID: nm0001044
Known for: Acting
Born: February 28, 1961
Age: 64
Place of birth: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Gender: Female
Adult content flag: No
Career span: 1968 - 2026
Years active: 59
Average TMDB rating: 6.07
Wikidata: Q261547
Also known as
ری داون چونگ
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Director (1)
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.
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Movies
Top Rated Movies
Highest rated movies linked with Rae Dawn Chong.
7.7
The Color Purple
as Squeak
1985 Movie
7.0
Quest for Fire
as Ika
1981 Movie
6.8
Beat Street
as Tracy Carlson
1984 Movie
6.7
Commando
as Cindy
1985 Movie
6.5
The Principal
as Hilary Orozco
1987 Movie
6.3
Crying Freeman
as Detective Forge
1995 Movie
6.2
Jeff, Who Lives at Home
as Carol
2012 Movie
6.2
Tales from the Darkside: The Movie
as Carola (segment ‘Lover’s Vow’)
1990 Movie
6.1
American Flyers
as Sarah
1985 Movie
5.3
Fear City
as Leila
1984 Movie
5.2
Soul Man
as Sarah Walker
1986 Movie
5.2
Hideaway
as Rose Orwetto
1995 Movie
Series
Top Rated Series
Highest rated series linked with Rae Dawn Chong.
8.2
9-1-1
as Stacey Mullins • 2 eps
2018 Series
7.7
The Outer Limits
as Karen Heatherton • 1 eps
1995 Series
7.6
American Crime Story
as Betty Currie • 8 eps
2016 Series
7.5
Judging Amy
as Atty. Westland • 1 eps
1999 Series
7.4
Highlander: The Series
as Claudia Jardine • 1 eps
1992 Series
7.4
Interview with the Vampire
as Florence de Pointe du Lac • 4 eps
2022 Series
7.2
Better Things
1 eps
2016 Series
7.2
That's So Raven
as Lynn Thomas • 1 eps
2003 Series
5.9
Melrose Place
as Carrie Fellows • 3 eps
1992 Series
5.6
St. Elsewhere
as Hooker • 4 eps
1982 Series
Movies
Most Popular Movies
Most viewed movie titles linked with Rae Dawn Chong.
6.7
Commando
as Cindy
1985 Movie
6.3
Crying Freeman
as Detective Forge
1995 Movie
4.9
The Borrower
as Diana Pierce
1991 Movie
7.7
The Color Purple
as Squeak
1985 Movie
4.2
Shiver
as Detective Burdine
2012 Movie
4.1
Time Runner
as Karen Donaldson
1993 Movie
6.2
Tales from the Darkside: The Movie
as Carola (segment ‘Lover’s Vow’)
1990 Movie
FEEL
as Sitter 5
2025 Movie
7.0
Quest for Fire
as Ika
1981 Movie
3.1
Boca
as J.J.
1994 Movie
Five Minutes
as Delores
2017 Movie
6.2
Jeff, Who Lives at Home
as Carol
2012 Movie
Series
Most Popular Series
Most viewed series linked with Rae Dawn Chong.
8.2
9-1-1
as Stacey Mullins • 2 eps
2018 Series
5.9
Melrose Place
as Carrie Fellows • 3 eps
1992 Series
7.7
The Outer Limits
as Karen Heatherton • 1 eps
1995 Series
7.4
Highlander: The Series
as Claudia Jardine • 1 eps
1992 Series
5.6
St. Elsewhere
as Hooker • 4 eps
1982 Series
7.6
American Crime Story
as Betty Currie • 8 eps
2016 Series
6.8
The Dick Cavett Show
as Self - Guest • 1 eps
1968 Series
7.2
That's So Raven
as Lynn Thomas • 1 eps
2003 Series
7.5
Judging Amy
as Atty. Westland • 1 eps
1999 Series
6.1
The Hitchhiker
as Leesa White • 1 eps
1983 Series
7.4
Interview with the Vampire
as Florence de Pointe du Lac • 4 eps
2022 Series
7.2
Better Things
1 eps
2016 Series
Movies
Acting Appearances in Movies
Movie cast credits for Rae Dawn Chong.
In 4 weeks
Scared to Death
as Ruth
2026 Movie
The Raven
as Nurse Virginia
2025 Movie
FEEL
as Sitter 5
2025 Movie
4.3
The Mistress
2023 Movie
6.0
We Are Gathered Here Today
as Mary Reed
2022 Movie
3.0
The Sleeping Negro
as Black Woman
2021 Movie
6.3
Reborn
as Dory Ryder
2018 Movie
Five Minutes
as Delores
2017 Movie
5.9
Knock 'em Dead
as Jenny
2014 Movie
3.7
Pegasus vs. Chimera
as Mayda
2012 Movie
4.2
Shiver
as Detective Burdine
2012 Movie
6.2
Jeff, Who Lives at Home
as Carol
2012 Movie
Series
Acting Appearances in Series
Series cast credits for Rae Dawn Chong.
7.4
Interview with the Vampire
as Florence de Pointe du Lac • 4 eps
2022 Series
8.2
9-1-1
as Stacey Mullins • 2 eps
2018 Series
7.2
Better Things
1 eps
2016 Series
7.6
American Crime Story
as Betty Currie • 8 eps
2016 Series
7.8
Celebrity Family Feud
as Self • 1 eps
2015 Series
7.3
Celebrity Ghost Stories
as Self • 1 eps
2009 Series
5.1
Wild Card
as Sophie Mason • 36 eps
2003 Series
7.2
That's So Raven
as Lynn Thomas • 1 eps
2003 Series
7.9
Mysterious Ways
as Dr. Peggy Fowler • 44 eps
2000 Series
7.5
Judging Amy
as Atty. Westland • 1 eps
1999 Series
8.1
E! True Hollywood Story
1 eps
1996 Series
7.7
The Outer Limits
as Karen Heatherton • 1 eps
1995 Series