Rae Dawn Chong

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Known Credits

90

Gender

Female

Birthday

1961-02-28 (64 years old)

Place of Birth

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

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 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.

Known For

  • 9-1-1

    9-1-1

  • Melrose Place

    Melrose Place

  • St. Elsewhere

    St. Elsewhere

  • The Dick Cavett Show

    The Dick Cavett Show

  • Judging Amy

    Judging Amy

  • Highlander: The Series

    Highlander: The Series

  • The Outer Limits

    The Outer Limits

  • American Crime Story

    American Crime Story

  • That's So Raven

    That's So Raven

  • Celebrity Family Feud

    Celebrity Family Feud

  • The Break

    The Break

  • Chaindance

    Chaindance

  • Celebrity Ghost Stories

    Celebrity Ghost Stories

  • The Borrower

    The Borrower

  • The Hitchhiker

    The Hitchhiker

  • Better Things

    Better Things

  • Choose Me

    Choose Me

  • Shiver

    Shiver

  • Dangerous Attraction

    Dangerous Attraction

  • Commando

    Commando

  • Crying Freeman

    Crying Freeman

  • City Limits

    City Limits

  • Interview with the Vampire

    Interview with the Vampire

  • The Color Purple

    The Color Purple

  • Reborn

    Reborn

  • Denial

    Denial

  • The Visit

    The Visit

  • Fear City

    Fear City

  • FEEL

    FEEL

  • Beat Street

    Beat Street

  • Deadly Skies

    Deadly Skies

  • Small Time

    Small Time

  • Tall Tales & Legends

    Tall Tales & Legends

  • Curiosity Kills

    Curiosity Kills

  • Pegasus vs. Chimera

    Pegasus vs. Chimera

  • Time Runner

    Time Runner

  • Boulevard

    Boulevard

  • Boca

    Boca

  • Five Minutes

    Five Minutes

  • Highball

    Highball

  • Badge of the Assassin

    Badge of the Assassin

  • The Sleeping Negro

    The Sleeping Negro

  • Wild Card

    Wild Card

  • Zabagabee

    Zabagabee

  • Quest for Fire

    Quest for Fire

  • Open Access

    Open Access

  • Mysterious Ways

    Mysterious Ways

  • Soul Man

    Soul Man

  • Starlight

    Starlight

  • Relapse

    Relapse

  • Tales from the Darkside: The Movie

    Tales from the Darkside: The Movie

  • Hideaway

    Hideaway

  • The Principal

    The Principal

  • Amazon

    Amazon

  • E! True Hollywood Story

    E! True Hollywood Story

  • American Flyers

    American Flyers

  • Jeff, Who Lives at Home

    Jeff, Who Lives at Home

  • Cheech & Chong's The Corsican Brothers

    Cheech & Chong's The Corsican Brothers

  • The Tulsa Lynching of 1921: A Hidden Story

    The Tulsa Lynching of 1921: A Hidden Story

  • Things I Forgot to Remember

    Things I Forgot to Remember

  • The Mistress

    The Mistress

  • The Squeeze

    The Squeeze

  • Far Out Man

    Far Out Man

  • Stony Island

    Stony Island

  • For Hope

    For Hope

  • When the Party's Over

    When the Party's Over

  • Goodbye America

    Goodbye America

  • Charity Jam

    Charity Jam

  • Max Havoc: Ring of Fire

    Max Havoc: Ring of Fire

  • We Are Gathered Here Today

    We Are Gathered Here Today

  • Father & Son: Dangerous Relations

    Father & Son: Dangerous Relations

  • À propos de 'La guerre du feu'

    À propos de 'La guerre du feu'

  • Power of Attorney

    Power of Attorney

  • Knock 'em Dead

    Knock 'em Dead

  • Mask of Death

    Mask of Death

  • Prison Stories: Women on the Inside

    Prison Stories: Women on the Inside

  • Cyrus: Mind of a Serial Killer

    Cyrus: Mind of a Serial Killer

  • Constellation

    Constellation

  • Alibi

    Alibi

  • Valentine's Day

    Valentine's Day

  • The Top of the Hill

    The Top of the Hill

  • Scared to Death

    Scared to Death

  • Running Out of Luck

    Running Out of Luck

  • Walking After Midnight

    Walking After Midnight

  • Tales Behind The Darkside: The Making Of Four Ghoulish Fables

    Tales Behind The Darkside: The Making Of Four Ghoulish Fables

  • The Raven

    The Raven

  • Casey at the Bat

    Casey at the Bat

  • Greasy Rider

    Greasy Rider

  • Moodswing Whiskey

    Moodswing Whiskey

  • The Whiz Kid and the Mystery at Riverton

    The Whiz Kid and the Mystery at Riverton