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Rae Dawn Chong

Rae Dawn Chong

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

Born

Feb 28, 1961

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Known For

Acting

Movies

69 acting

1 crew

Popularity

1.2

Known For

Commando
Commando
1985 as Cindy
★ 6.7
The Color Purple
The Color Purple
1985 as Squeak
★ 7.7
Tales from the Darkside: The Movie
Tales from the Darkside: The Movie
1990 as Carola (segment ‘Lover’s Vow’)
★ 6.2
The Principal
The Principal
1987 as Hilary Orozco
★ 6.5
Reborn
Reborn
2018 as Dory Ryder
★ 6.4
Crying Freeman
Crying Freeman
1995 as Detective Forge
★ 6.4
Quest for Fire
Quest for Fire
1981 as Ika
★ 7.0
Choose Me
Choose Me
1984 as Pearl Antoine
★ 6.0
Soul Man
Soul Man
1986 as Sarah Walker
★ 5.2
American Flyers
American Flyers
1985 as Sarah
★ 6.1
Denial
Denial
1990 as Julie
★ 4.6
Hideaway
Hideaway
1995 as Rose Orwetto
★ 5.2
Fear City
Fear City
1984 as Leila
★ 5.3
Max Havoc: Ring of Fire
Max Havoc: Ring of Fire
2006 as Sister Caroline
★ 3.5
The Visit
The Visit
2001 as Felicia
★ 7.6
City Limits
City Limits
1985 as Yogi
★ 2.6
Jeff, Who Lives at Home
Jeff, Who Lives at Home
2012 as Carol
★ 6.2
The Mistress
★ 4.3
Constellation
Constellation
2007 as Jenita
★ 5.6
The Squeeze
The Squeeze
1987 as Rachel Dobs
★ 4.9
Time Runner
Time Runner
1993 as Karen Donaldson
★ 4.1
Chaindance
Chaindance
1991 as Ilene Curtis
★ 3.5
Beat Street
Beat Street
1984 as Tracy Carlson
★ 6.8
Deadly Skies
Deadly Skies
2006 as Madison Taylor
★ 4.1
Boulevard
Boulevard
1994 as Ola
★ 4.5
Shiver
Shiver
2012 as Detective Burdine
★ 4.2
Small Time
Small Time
1996 as The Woman
★ 5.5
Running Out of Luck
Running Out of Luck
1987 as Slave Girl
★ 5.8
FEEL
FEEL
2025 as Sitter 5
Scared to Death
Scared to Death
2026 as Ruth
Highball
Highball
2002 as Rae Dawn Chong
★ 4.6
Far Out Man
Far Out Man
1990 as Herself
★ 5.3
For Hope
For Hope
1996 as Woman at Bar (uncredited)
★ 6.0
Stony Island
Stony Island
1978 as Janetta
★ 8.0
Dangerous Attraction
Dangerous Attraction
2000 as Ann Rich
★ 4.7
Casey at the Bat
Casey at the Bat
1986 as Circe Lafemme
Pegasus vs. Chimera
Pegasus vs. Chimera
2012 as Mayda
★ 3.7
The Borrower
The Borrower
1991 as Diana Pierce
★ 4.9
Starlight
★ 2.3
Father & Son: Dangerous Relations
★ 6.0
Badge of the Assassin
Badge of the Assassin
1985 as Christine Horn
★ 5.4
Prison Stories: Women on the Inside
★ 3.2
Alibi
Alibi
1997 as D.A. Linda Garcia
★ 2.5
Cheech & Chong's The Corsican Brothers
★ 4.9
When the Party's Over
When the Party's Over
1993 as M.J.
★ 4.8
Goodbye America
Goodbye America
1997 as Special Agent Danzig
★ 4.5
Boca
Boca
1994 as J.J.
★ 3.1
Curiosity Kills
Curiosity Kills
1990 as Jane
★ 4.8
Cyrus: Mind of a Serial Killer
★ 4.5
We Are Gathered Here Today
We Are Gathered Here Today
2022 as Mary Reed
★ 6.0
Amazon
Amazon
1990 as Paola
★ 4.8
Mask of Death
Mask of Death
1996 as Cassandra Turner
★ 3.3
The Raven
The Raven
2025 as Nurse Virginia
Knock 'em Dead
Knock 'em Dead
2014 as Jenny
★ 5.9
Moodswing Whiskey
Moodswing Whiskey
as Mama Marks
The Break
The Break
1995 as Jennifer Irons
★ 5.6
Walking After Midnight
Walking After Midnight
1988 as Self
Power of Attorney
Power of Attorney
1995 as Joan Armstrong
★ 4.6
The Sleeping Negro
The Sleeping Negro
2021 as Black Woman
★ 3.0
Relapse
Relapse
as Accountant
Five Minutes
Five Minutes
2017 as Delores
Valentine's Day
Valentine's Day
1998 as Sally
★ 3.6
movie
★ 2.0