Rae Dawn Chong
Acting
Born: February 28, 1961 (age 65) · Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Highest Rated
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
Commando
1985
9-1-1
2018
The Color Purple
1985
American Crime Story
2016
Jeff, Who Lives at Home
2012
Quest for Fire
1981
Tales from the Darkside: The Movie
1990
Highlander: The Series
1992
Interview with the Vampire
2022
Crying Freeman
1995
The Principal
1987
That's So Raven
2003
Photos (3)
Movies (64)
Crying Freeman
Detective Forge
Quest for Fire
Ika
The Color Purple
Squeak
Commando
Cindy
American Flyers
Sarah
Hideaway
Rose Orwetto
Soul Man
Sarah Walker
Beat Street
Tracy Carlson
The Borrower
Diana Pierce
Tales from the Darkside: The Movie
Carola (segment ‘Lover’s Vow’)
Jeff, Who Lives at Home
Carol
The Principal
Hilary Orozco
Cheech & Chong's The Corsican Brothers
The Gypsy
Pegasus vs. Chimera
Mayda
The Mistress
2023
Dangerous Attraction
Ann Rich
Fear City
Leila
FEEL
Sitter 5
Choose Me
Pearl Antoine
Curiosity Kills
Jane
Max Havoc: Ring of Fire
Sister Caroline
The Squeeze
Rachel Dobs
Things I Forgot to Remember
Mary
Five Minutes
Delores
Badge of the Assassin
Christine Horn
Zabagabee
1987
Boca
J.J.
Reborn
Dory Ryder
We Are Gathered Here Today
Mary Reed
Scared to Death
Ruth
Amazon
Paola
The Visit
Felicia
Constellation
Jenita
Denial
Julie
Cyrus: Mind of a Serial Killer
Vivian
Father & Son: Dangerous Relations
Yvonne
The Raven
Nurse Virginia
Stony Island
Janetta
Shiver
Detective Burdine
Time Runner
Karen Donaldson
When the Party's Over
M.J.
Running Out of Luck
Slave Girl
For Hope
Woman at Bar (uncredited)
Chaindance
Ilene Curtis
The Tulsa Lynching of 1921: A Hidden Story
2000
Small Time
The Woman
The Break
Jennifer Irons
Valentine's Day
Sally
Far Out Man
Rae Dawn Chong
Deadly Skies
Madison Taylor
Starlight
1996
Mask of Death
Cassandra Turner
Greasy Rider
2006
City Limits
Yogi
Prison Stories: Women on the Inside
Rhonda
Goodbye America
Special Agent Danzig
Boulevard
Ola
Highball
Rae Dawn Chong
Knock 'em Dead
Jenny
Power of Attorney
Joan Armstrong
Moodswing Whiskey
Mama Marks
Casey at the Bat
Circe Lafemme
The Sleeping Negro
Black Woman
Alibi
D.A. Linda Garcia
TV Shows (16)
9-1-1
Stacey Mullins · 2 eps
Melrose Place
Carrie Fellows · 3 eps
Judging Amy
Atty. Westland · 1 eps
Highlander: The Series
Claudia Jardine · 1 eps
St. Elsewhere
Hooker · 4 eps
That's So Raven
Lynn Thomas · 1 eps
American Crime Story
Betty Currie · 8 eps
The Outer Limits
Karen Heatherton · 1 eps
The Hitchhiker
Leesa White · 1 eps
Better Things
1 eps
Interview with the Vampire
Florence de Pointe du Lac · 4 eps
Wild Card
Sophie Mason · 18 eps
Mysterious Ways
Dr. Peggy Fowler · 44 eps
Tall Tales & Legends
Circe Lafemme · 1 eps
E! True Hollywood Story
1 eps
Top of the Hill
Rita · 2 eps
Self / Appearances (7)
Late Night with David Letterman
Self - Guest · 1 eps
The Dick Cavett Show
Self - Guest · 1 eps
Celebrity Family Feud
Self · 1 eps
Celebrity Ghost Stories
Self · 1 eps
The Quest for Fire Adventure
Self
Tales Behind The Darkside: The Making Of Four Ghoulish Fables
Herself
Walking After Midnight
Self
