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

  • Highlander: The Series

    Highlander: The Series

  • Judging Amy

    Judging Amy

  • The Outer Limits

    The Outer Limits

  • The Dick Cavett Show

    The Dick Cavett Show

  • That's So Raven

    That's So Raven

  • St. Elsewhere

    St. Elsewhere

  • Interview with the Vampire

    Interview with the Vampire

  • American Crime Story

    American Crime Story

  • Celebrity Family Feud

    Celebrity Family Feud

  • Celebrity Ghost Stories

    Celebrity Ghost Stories

  • Commando

    Commando

  • Better Things

    Better Things

  • The Hitchhiker

    The Hitchhiker

  • Relapse

    Relapse

  • Goodbye America

    Goodbye America

  • The Color Purple

    The Color Purple

  • Constellation

    Constellation

  • Moodswing Whiskey

    Moodswing Whiskey

  • Soul Man

    Soul Man

  • The Principal

    The Principal

  • Fear City

    Fear City

  • Shiver

    Shiver

  • Small Time

    Small Time

  • Stony Island

    Stony Island

  • Dangerous Attraction

    Dangerous Attraction

  • The Borrower

    The Borrower

  • The Break

    The Break

  • Crying Freeman

    Crying Freeman

  • Beat Street

    Beat Street

  • American Flyers

    American Flyers

  • Tales from the Darkside: The Movie

    Tales from the Darkside: The Movie

  • Wild Card

    Wild Card

  • Boulevard

    Boulevard

  • Quest for Fire

    Quest for Fire

  • Tall Tales & Legends

    Tall Tales & Legends

  • The Squeeze

    The Squeeze

  • FEEL

    FEEL

  • Reborn

    Reborn

  • Denial

    Denial

  • Highball

    Highball

  • Curiosity Kills

    Curiosity Kills

  • Five Minutes

    Five Minutes

  • City Limits

    City Limits

  • Open Access

    Open Access

  • À propos de 'La guerre du feu'

    À propos de 'La guerre du feu'

  • Choose Me

    Choose Me

  • The Visit

    The Visit

  • Time Runner

    Time Runner

  • Boca

    Boca

  • Deadly Skies

    Deadly Skies

  • Chaindance

    Chaindance

  • Mysterious Ways

    Mysterious Ways

  • Jeff, Who Lives at Home

    Jeff, Who Lives at Home

  • Cheech & Chong's The Corsican Brothers

    Cheech & Chong's The Corsican Brothers

  • Scared to Death

    Scared to Death

  • The Sleeping Negro

    The Sleeping Negro

  • When the Party's Over

    When the Party's Over

  • Badge of the Assassin

    Badge of the Assassin

  • Zabagabee

    Zabagabee

  • Far Out Man

    Far Out Man

  • The Top of the Hill

    The Top of the Hill

  • Mask of Death

    Mask of Death

  • Knock 'em Dead

    Knock 'em Dead

  • Casey at the Bat

    Casey at the Bat

  • Power of Attorney

    Power of Attorney

  • Prison Stories: Women on the Inside

    Prison Stories: Women on the Inside

  • We Are Gathered Here Today

    We Are Gathered Here Today

  • Valentine's Day

    Valentine's Day

  • Running Out of Luck

    Running Out of Luck

  • Max Havoc: Ring of Fire

    Max Havoc: Ring of Fire

  • Cyrus: Mind of a Serial Killer

    Cyrus: Mind of a Serial Killer

  • The Mistress

    The Mistress

  • Walking After Midnight

    Walking After Midnight

  • Pegasus Vs. Chimera

    Pegasus Vs. Chimera

  • Hideaway

    Hideaway

  • E! True Hollywood Story

    E! True Hollywood Story

  • Charity Jam

    Charity Jam

  • For Hope

    For Hope

  • Amazon

    Amazon

  • Starlight

    Starlight

  • Greasy Rider

    Greasy Rider

  • Things I Forgot to Remember

    Things I Forgot to Remember

  • Father & Son: Dangerous Relations

    Father & Son: Dangerous Relations

  • The Tulsa Lynching of 1921: A Hidden Story

    The Tulsa Lynching of 1921: A Hidden Story

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

    Tales Behind The Darkside: The Making Of Four Ghoulish Fables

  • The Whiz Kid and the Mystery at Riverton

    The Whiz Kid and the Mystery at Riverton

  • The Raven

    The Raven

  • Alibi

    Alibi