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 (63)
Commando
Cindy
The Color Purple
Squeak
Crying Freeman
Detective Forge
Tales from the Darkside: The Movie
Carola (segment ‘Lover’s Vow’)
The Principal
Hilary Orozco
Quest for Fire
Ika
Jeff, Who Lives at Home
Carol
Hideaway
Rose Orwetto
When the Party's Over
M.J.
Soul Man
Sarah Walker
American Flyers
Sarah
Fear City
Leila
Shiver
Detective Burdine
Beat Street
Tracy Carlson
The Mistress
2023
Dangerous Attraction
Ann Rich
Amazon
Paola
Five Minutes
Delores
The Borrower
Diana Pierce
The Squeeze
Rachel Dobs
Choose Me
Pearl Antoine
Cheech & Chong's The Corsican Brothers
The Gypsy
Reborn
Dory Ryder
FEEL
Sitter 5
Time Runner
Karen Donaldson
Pegasus vs. Chimera
Mayda
Boca
J.J.
Cyrus: Mind of a Serial Killer
Vivian
For Hope
Woman at Bar (uncredited)
Valentine's Day
Sally
Curiosity Kills
Jane
Badge of the Assassin
Christine Horn
Prison Stories: Women on the Inside
Rhonda
Highball
Rae Dawn Chong
City Limits
Yogi
Father & Son: Dangerous Relations
Yvonne
The Raven
Nurse Virginia
Max Havoc: Ring of Fire
Sister Caroline
Goodbye America
Special Agent Danzig
Running Out of Luck
Slave Girl
Deadly Skies
Madison Taylor
Boulevard
Ola
Denial
Julie
The Break
Jennifer Irons
The Visit
Felicia
Scared to Death
Ruth
Small Time
The Woman
Casey at the Bat
Circe Lafemme
Mask of Death
Cassandra Turner
The Tulsa Lynching of 1921: A Hidden Story
2000
Moodswing Whiskey
Mama Marks
Constellation
Jenita
Greasy Rider
2006
Starlight
1996
Zabagabee
1987
Alibi
D.A. Linda Garcia
Knock 'em Dead
Jenny
We Are Gathered Here Today
Mary Reed
Stony Island
Janetta
Power of Attorney
Joan Armstrong
Chaindance
Ilene Curtis
Things I Forgot to Remember
Mary
The Sleeping Negro
Black Woman
TV Shows (16)
9-1-1
Stacey Mullins · 2 eps
Melrose Place
Carrie Fellows · 3 eps
Judging Amy
Atty. Westland · 1 eps
St. Elsewhere
Hooker · 4 eps
Highlander: The Series
Claudia Jardine · 1 eps
The Outer Limits
Karen Heatherton · 1 eps
American Crime Story
Betty Currie · 8 eps
That's So Raven
Lynn Thomas · 1 eps
Interview with the Vampire
Florence de Pointe du Lac · 4 eps
The Hitchhiker
Leesa White · 1 eps
Better Things
1 eps
Wild Card
Sophie Mason · 18 eps
Tall Tales & Legends
Circe Lafemme · 1 eps
Mysterious Ways
Dr. Peggy Fowler · 44 eps
E! True Hollywood Story
1 eps
Top of the Hill
Rita · 2 eps
