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," 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.
Filmography
Moodswing Whiskey
as Mama Marks
Moodswing Whiskey
as Mama Marks
Scared to Death
as Ruth
Scared to Death
as Ruth
The Raven
as Nurse Virginia
The Raven
as Nurse Virginia
FEEL
as Sitter 5
FEEL
as Sitter 5
The Mistress
The Mistress
We Are Gathered Here Today
as Mary Reed
We Are Gathered Here Today
as Mary Reed
The Sleeping Negro
as Black Woman
The Sleeping Negro
as Black Woman
Tales Behind The Darkside: The Making Of Four Ghoulish Fables
as Herself
Tales Behind The Darkside: The Making Of Four Ghoulish Fables
as Herself
Reborn
as Dory Ryder
Reborn
as Dory Ryder
Five Minutes
as Delores
Five Minutes
as Delores
Knock 'em Dead
as Jenny
Knock 'em Dead
as Jenny
Pegasus vs. Chimera
as Mayda
Pegasus vs. Chimera
as Mayda
Shiver
as Detective Burdine
Shiver
as Detective Burdine
Jeff, Who Lives at Home
as Carol
Jeff, Who Lives at Home
as Carol
Cyrus: Mind of a Serial Killer
as Vivian
Cyrus: Mind of a Serial Killer
as Vivian
Constellation
as Jenita
Constellation
as Jenita
Greasy Rider
Greasy Rider
Deadly Skies
as Madison Taylor
Deadly Skies
as Madison Taylor
Max Havoc: Ring of Fire
as Sister Caroline
Max Havoc: Ring of Fire
as Sister Caroline
Highball
as Rae Dawn Chong
Highball
as Rae Dawn Chong
The Visit
as Felicia
The Visit
as Felicia
The Tulsa Lynching of 1921: A Hidden Story
The Tulsa Lynching of 1921: A Hidden Story
Dangerous Attraction
as Ann Rich
Dangerous Attraction
as Ann Rich
Things I Forgot to Remember
as Mary
Things I Forgot to Remember
as Mary
Valentine's Day
as Sally
Valentine's Day
as Sally
Alibi
as D.A. Linda Garcia
Alibi
as D.A. Linda Garcia
Goodbye America
as Special Agent Danzig
Goodbye America
as Special Agent Danzig
For Hope
as Woman at Bar (uncredited)
For Hope
as Woman at Bar (uncredited)
Small Time
as The Woman
Small Time
as The Woman
Starlight
Starlight
Mask of Death
as Cassandra Turner
Mask of Death
as Cassandra Turner
The Break
as Jennifer Irons
The Break
as Jennifer Irons
Power of Attorney
as Joan Armstrong
Power of Attorney
as Joan Armstrong
Crying Freeman
as Detective Forge
Crying Freeman
as Detective Forge
Hideaway
as Rose Orwetto
Hideaway
as Rose Orwetto
Boca
as J.J.
Boca
as J.J.
Boulevard
as Ola
Boulevard
as Ola
Father & Son: Dangerous Relations
as Yvonne
Father & Son: Dangerous Relations
as Yvonne
Time Runner
as Karen Donaldson
Time Runner
as Karen Donaldson
When the Party's Over
as M.J.
When the Party's Over
as M.J.
Chaindance
as Ilene Curtis
Chaindance
as Ilene Curtis
Prison Stories: Women on the Inside
as Rhonda
Prison Stories: Women on the Inside
as Rhonda
Amazon
as Paola
Amazon
as Paola
Curiosity Kills
as Jane
Curiosity Kills
as Jane
Far Out Man
as Herself
Far Out Man
as Herself
Tales from the Darkside: The Movie
as Carola (segment ‘Lover’s Vow’)
Tales from the Darkside: The Movie
as Carola (segment ‘Lover’s Vow’)
Denial
as Julie
Denial
as Julie
Walking After Midnight
as Self
Walking After Midnight
as Self
The Principal
as Hilary Orozco
The Principal
as Hilary Orozco
The Squeeze
as Rachel Dobs
The Squeeze
as Rachel Dobs
Running Out of Luck
as Slave Girl
Running Out of Luck
as Slave Girl
Zabagabee
Zabagabee
Soul Man
as Sarah Walker
Soul Man
as Sarah Walker
Casey at the Bat
as Circe Lafemme
Casey at the Bat
as Circe Lafemme
The Color Purple
as Squeak
The Color Purple
as Squeak
Commando
as Cindy
Commando
as Cindy
City Limits
as Yogi
City Limits
as Yogi
American Flyers
as Sarah
American Flyers
as Sarah
Badge of the Assassin
as Christine Horn
Badge of the Assassin
as Christine Horn
Cheech & Chong's The Corsican Brothers
as The Gypsy
Cheech & Chong's The Corsican Brothers
as The Gypsy
Fear City
as Leila
Fear City
as Leila
Quest for Fire
as Ika
Quest for Fire
as Ika
The Whiz Kid and the Mystery at Riverton
as Greta
The Whiz Kid and the Mystery at Riverton
as Greta
Relapse
as Accountant
Relapse
as Accountant