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Rae Dawn Chong

Actress / Film Director / Television Actress / Film Actress | * 02/28/1961 (63) | Edmonton, Alberta (Canada)
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Rae Dawn Chong (born February 28, 1961) is a Canadian-American actress. She made her big screen debut appearing in the 1978 musical drama film Stony Island, and in 1981 starred in the fantasy film Quest for Fire, for which she received the Genie Award for Best Actress. Chong later starred in films Beat Street (1984), American Flyers (1985), The Color Purple (1985), Commando (1985), Soul Man (1986), The Principal (1987), Tales from the Darkside (1990), Time Runner (1993), and Boulevard (1994). She is the d... ()
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Most frequent genres for this person: Drama | Comedies | Thriller

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An epic tale spanning forty years in the life of Celie, an African-American woman living in the South who survives incredible abuse and bigotry. After Celie's abusive father marries her off to the equ ...

The Color Purple

PG-13

1985 | 3.9/5 | 2h 34min
Drama
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John Matrix, the former leader of a special commando strike force that always got the toughest jobs done, is forced back into action when his young daughter is kidnapped. To find her, Matrix has to fi ...

Commando

R

1985 | 3.3/5 | 1h 30min
Action, Adventure, Thriller
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A young boy tells three stories of horror to distract a witch who plans to eat him. ...

Tales from the Darkside: The Movie

R

1990 | 3.1/5 | 1h 33min
Thriller, Comedy, Fantasy, Horror
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A colossal adventure odyssey that turns back the hands of time to the very beginning of man's existence. 80,000 years ago, when man roamed the earth, he was exposed to the many harsh elements of natur ...

Quest for Fire

Certification unknown

1981 | 3.5/5 | 1h 40min
Adventure, Drama
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Movies with Rae Dawn Chong as Actress(60)

2023 The Mistress
as Mary Reed2022 We Are Gathered Here Today
as Black Woman2021 The Sleeping Negro
as Dory Ryder2018 Reborn
as Delores2017 Five Minutes
as Jenny2014 Knock 'em Dead
as Mayda2012 Pegasus Vs. Chimera
as Detective Burdine2012 Shiver
as Carol2011 Jeff, Who Lives at Home
as Vivian2010 Cyrus: Mind of a Serial Killer
as Jenita2007 Constellation
as Madison Taylor2006 Force Of Impact
as Sister Caroline2006 Max Havoc - Ring of Fire
as Felicia2001 The Visit
as Ann Rich2000 Dangerous Attraction
2000 The Tulsa Lynching of 1921: A Hidden Story
as Mary1999 Things I Forgot to Remember
as Sally1998 Valentine's Day
as Special Agent Danzig1997 Goodbye America
as D.A. Linda Garcia1997 Alibi
as herself1997 Highball
as Cassandra Turner1996 Mask of Death
as Woman at Bar (uncredited)1996 For Hope
as The Woman1996 Small Time
1996 Starlight
as Rose Orwetto1995 Hideaway
as Jennifer Irons1995 The Break
as Detective Forge1995 Crying Freeman
as Joan Armstrong1995 Power of Attorney
as Ola1994 Boulevard
as J.J.1994 Boca
as Yvonne1993 Father & Son: Dangerous Relations
as M.J.1993 When the Party's Over
as Karen Donaldson1993 Time Runner
as Ilene Curtis1991 Chaindance
as Rhonda1991 Prison Stories: Women on the Inside
as Diana Pierce1991 The Borrower
as Paola1990 Amazon
1990 Curiosity Kills
as Carola (segment ‘Lover’s Vow’)1990 Tales from the Darkside: The Movie
as herself1990 Far Out Man
as Julie1990 Denial
as herself1988 Walking After Midnight
as Rachel Dobs1987 The Squeeze
as Slave Girl1987 Running Out of Luck
as Hilary Orozco1987 The Principal
as Sarah Walker1986 Soul Man
as Circe Lafemme1986 Casey at the Bat
as Christine Horn1985 Badge of the Assassin
as Sarah1985 American Flyers
as Squeak1985 The Color Purple
as Cindy1985 Commando
as Leila1984 Fear City
as Pearl Antoine1984 Choose Me
as Tracy Carlson1984 Beat Street
as The Gypsy1984 Cheech & Chong's The Corsican Brothers
as Yogi1984 City Limits
as Ika1981 Quest for Fire
as Rita1980 The Top of the Hill
as Janetta1978 Stony Island

TV Shows/Series with Rae Dawn Chong as Actress(19)

as Florence de Pointe du Lac2022 Interview with the Vampire
as Stacey Mullins2018 9-1-1
as Betty Currie2016 American Crime Story
2016 Better Things
as herself2015 Celebrity Family Feud
as herself2009 Celebrity Ghost Stories
as herself2005 Charity Jam
as Sophie Mason2003 Wild Card
as Lynn Thomas2003 That's So Raven
as Dr. Peggy Fowler2000 Mysterious Ways
as Atty. Westland1999 Judging Amy
1996 E! True Hollywood Story
as Karen Heatherton1995 The Outer Limits
as Claudia Jardine1992 Highlander: The Series
1992 Melrose Place
as Circe Lafemme1985 Tall Tales & Legends
as Leesa White1983 The Hitchhiker
1982 St. Elsewhere
as Self - Guest1968 The Dick Cavett Show

Movies with Rae Dawn Chong as Crew(1)

Directing/Director2000 Cursed Part 3

Full Name: Rae Chong
Citizenship: Canada
Born: Tuesday, 02/28 1961 (February) in Edmonton, Alberta (Canada) (current age: 63 years + 57 days)
Zodiac sign: Pisces (Chinese zodiac sign: Ox)
Languages: English (EN)
Educated at: Hollywood High School
Spouses (current/former): C. Thomas Howell
Siblings: Robbi Chong, Marcus Chong, Precious Chong, Paris Chong, Gibberish Chong
Father: Tommy Chong
Rae Dawn Chong frequently works together with these people:
Pamela Adlon (6x, Actress)
Tommy Chong (6x, Actor)
Ryan Murphy (5x, Crew)
John Novak (5x, Actor)
Alan Thicke (5x, Actor)
Lisa Stadnykova (5x, Actress)
Justine Bateman (4x, Actress)
Billy Dee Williams (4x, Actor)
Stephen R. Hudis (4x, Actor)
Ann Wycoff (4x, Crew)
Jordan Walker-Pearlman (4x, Crew)
Michael Wilkerson (4x, Crew)
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WatchPlayStream ID: PEOPLE:5665, Added: 03/23/2018, Last updated: 03/30/2024