Rae Dawn Chong

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Known Credits

88

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

  • Judging Amy

    Judging Amy

  • Highlander: The Series

    Highlander: The Series

  • The Hitchhiker

    The Hitchhiker

  • St. Elsewhere

    St. Elsewhere

  • The Outer Limits

    The Outer Limits

  • The Dick Cavett Show

    The Dick Cavett Show

  • Celebrity Ghost Stories

    Celebrity Ghost Stories

  • American Crime Story

    American Crime Story

  • Interview with the Vampire

    Interview with the Vampire

  • That's So Raven

    That's So Raven

  • Celebrity Family Feud

    Celebrity Family Feud

  • Better Things

    Better Things

  • Wild Card

    Wild Card

  • Commando

    Commando

  • The Principal

    The Principal

  • Cheech & Chong's The Corsican Brothers

    Cheech & Chong's The Corsican Brothers

  • Tales from the Darkside: The Movie

    Tales from the Darkside: The Movie

  • Tall Tales & Legends

    Tall Tales & Legends

  • Far Out Man

    Far Out Man

  • Goodbye America

    Goodbye America

  • Soul Man

    Soul Man

  • The Top of the Hill

    The Top of the Hill

  • The Color Purple

    The Color Purple

  • City Limits

    City Limits

  • Constellation

    Constellation

  • Denial

    Denial

  • Pegasus Vs. Chimera

    Pegasus Vs. Chimera

  • Stony Island

    Stony Island

  • Cyrus: Mind of a Serial Killer

    Cyrus: Mind of a Serial Killer

  • Quest for Fire

    Quest for Fire

  • Boulevard

    Boulevard

  • Scared to Death

    Scared to Death

  • Fear City

    Fear City

  • Open Access

    Open Access

  • Dangerous Attraction

    Dangerous Attraction

  • Mysterious Ways

    Mysterious Ways

  • Prison Stories: Women on the Inside

    Prison Stories: Women on the Inside

  • When the Party's Over

    When the Party's Over

  • Valentine's Day

    Valentine's Day

  • Highball

    Highball

  • American Flyers

    American Flyers

  • Deadly Skies

    Deadly Skies

  • The Squeeze

    The Squeeze

  • Power of Attorney

    Power of Attorney

  • For Hope

    For Hope

  • The Break

    The Break

  • Running Out of Luck

    Running Out of Luck

  • Alibi

    Alibi

  • Small Time

    Small Time

  • Moodswing Whiskey

    Moodswing Whiskey

  • Curiosity Kills

    Curiosity Kills

  • Badge of the Assassin

    Badge of the Assassin

  • Max Havoc: Ring of Fire

    Max Havoc: Ring of Fire

  • Jeff, Who Lives at Home

    Jeff, Who Lives at Home

  • Crying Freeman

    Crying Freeman

  • Knock 'em Dead

    Knock 'em Dead

  • Chaindance

    Chaindance

  • Reborn

    Reborn

  • The Sleeping Negro

    The Sleeping Negro

  • FEEL

    FEEL

  • Casey at the Bat

    Casey at the Bat

  • The Borrower

    The Borrower

  • Amazon

    Amazon

  • E! True Hollywood Story

    E! True Hollywood Story

  • The Visit

    The Visit

  • Shiver

    Shiver

  • The Mistress

    The Mistress

  • We Are Gathered Here Today

    We Are Gathered Here Today

  • Time Runner

    Time Runner

  • Mask of Death

    Mask of Death

  • Choose Me

    Choose Me

  • Hideaway

    Hideaway

  • Father & Son: Dangerous Relations

    Father & Son: Dangerous Relations

  • Walking After Midnight

    Walking After Midnight

  • Charity Jam

    Charity Jam

  • À propos de 'La guerre du feu'

    À propos de 'La guerre du feu'

  • Starlight

    Starlight

  • Five Minutes

    Five Minutes

  • Beat Street

    Beat Street

  • Boca

    Boca

  • Zabagabee

    Zabagabee

  • The Tulsa Lynching of 1921: A Hidden Story

    The Tulsa Lynching of 1921: A Hidden Story

  • The Raven

    The Raven

  • The Whiz Kid and the Mystery at Riverton

    The Whiz Kid and the Mystery at Riverton

  • Things I Forgot to Remember

    Things I Forgot to Remember

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

    Tales Behind The Darkside: The Making Of Four Ghoulish Fables