Rae Dawn Chong
Known for Acting · 91 credits
- Born
- 1961-02-28 (age 65)
- Place of birth
- Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
- Also known as
- ری داون چونگ
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
TV Shows (22)
9-1-1
2018
as Stacey Mullins
Melrose Place
1992
as Carrie Fellows
Judging Amy
1999
as Atty. Westland
Highlander: The Series
1992
as Claudia Jardine
Late Night with David Letterman
1982
as Self - Guest
St. Elsewhere
1982
as Hooker
The Dick Cavett Show
1968
as Self - Guest
The Outer Limits
1995
as Karen Heatherton
American Crime Story
2016
as Betty Currie
That's So Raven
2003
as Lynn Thomas
Celebrity Ghost Stories
2009
as Self
Celebrity Family Feud
2015
as Self
Interview with the Vampire
2022
as Florence de Pointe du Lac
The Hitchhiker
1983
as Leesa White
Better Things
2016
Tall Tales & Legends
1985
as Circe Lafemme
Mysterious Ways
2000
as Dr. Peggy Fowler
Wild Card
2003
as Sophie Mason
Open Access
2004
as Self
E! True Hollywood Story
1996
Top of the Hill
1980
as Rita
Charity Jam
2005
as Self
Movies (69)
Commando
1985
as Cindy
The Color Purple
1985
as Squeak
Crying Freeman
1995
as Detective Forge
Quest for Fire
1981
as Ika
Tales from the Darkside: The Movie
1990
as Carola (segment ‘Lover’s Vow’)
Soul Man
1986
as Sarah Walker
American Flyers
1985
as Sarah
Hideaway
1995
as Rose Orwetto
Jeff, Who Lives at Home
2012
as Carol
Fear City
1984
as Leila
Highball
2002
as Rae Dawn Chong
The Principal
1987
as Hilary Orozco
Beat Street
1984
as Tracy Carlson
For Hope
1996
as Woman at Bar (uncredited)
Reborn
2018
as Dory Ryder
The Break
1995
as Jennifer Irons
Starlight
1996
FEEL
2025
as Sitter 5
The Mistress
2023
City Limits
1985
as Yogi
Curiosity Kills
1990
as Jane
Boulevard
1994
as Ola
The Squeeze
1987
as Rachel Dobs
Amazon
1990
as Paola
Cheech & Chong's The Corsican Brothers
1984
as The Gypsy
The Borrower
1991
as Diana Pierce
Time Runner
1993
as Karen Donaldson
Choose Me
1984
as Pearl Antoine
Badge of the Assassin
1985
as Christine Horn
Cyrus: Mind of a Serial Killer
2010
as Vivian
Mask of Death
1996
as Cassandra Turner
We Are Gathered Here Today
2022
as Mary Reed
Denial
1990
as Julie
Walking After Midnight
1988
as Self
Shiver
2012
as Detective Burdine
Goodbye America
1997
as Special Agent Danzig
Boca
1994
as J.J.
Constellation
2007
as Jenita
The Whiz Kid and the Mystery at Riverton
1974
as Greta
Chaindance
1991
as Ilene Curtis
Deadly Skies
2006
as Madison Taylor
Max Havoc: Ring of Fire
2006
as Sister Caroline
When the Party's Over
1993
as M.J.
Knock 'em Dead
2014
as Jenny
Scared to Death
2026
as Ruth
Running Out of Luck
1987
as Slave Girl
Five Minutes
2017
as Delores
Far Out Man
1990
as Herself
The Tulsa Lynching of 1921: A Hidden Story
2000
Prison Stories: Women on the Inside
1991
as Rhonda
Father & Son: Dangerous Relations
1993
as Yvonne
Power of Attorney
1995
as Joan Armstrong
Valentine's Day
1998
as Sally
The Visit
2001
as Felicia
Pegasus vs. Chimera
2012
as Mayda
Small Time
1996
as The Woman
Things I Forgot to Remember
1999
as Mary
Moodswing Whiskey
as Mama Marks
Stony Island
1978
as Janetta
Casey at the Bat
1986
as Circe Lafemme
Relapse
as Accountant
Dangerous Attraction
2000
as Ann Rich
Zabagabee
1987
The Raven
2025
as Nurse Virginia
Alibi
1997
as D.A. Linda Garcia
Greasy Rider
2006
Tales Behind The Darkside: The Making Of Four Ghoulish Fables
2020
as Herself
The Sleeping Negro
2021
as Black Woman
À propos de 'La guerre du feu'
1981
as Self
About 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 Color Purple," "Commando," and "Soul Man," showca… With 91 credits spanning from 1968 to 2026, Rae Dawn Chong has appeared in 69 films and 22 TV shows.
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Most Popular Rae Dawn Chong Movies
- Commando (1985) — as Cindy
- The Color Purple (1985) — as Squeak
- Crying Freeman (1995) — as Detective Forge
- Quest for Fire (1981) — as Ika
- Tales from the Darkside: The Movie (1990) — as Carola (segment ‘Lover’s Vow’)
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