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.
Known For
Credits
- 2022 · Interview with the Vampire as Florence de Pointe du Lac
- 2018 · 9-1-1 as Stacey Mullins
- 2016 · Better Things as
- 2016 · American Crime Story as Betty Currie
- 2015 · Celebrity Family Feud as Self
- 2012 · Pegasus Vs. Chimera as Mayda
- 2012 · Jeff, Who Lives at Home as Carol
- 2010 · Cyrus: Mind of a Serial Killer as Vivian
- 2009 · Celebrity Ghost Stories as Self
- 2007 · Constellation as Jenita
- 2006 · Deadly Skies as Madison Taylor
- 2003 · Wild Card as Sophie Mason
- 2003 · That's So Raven as Lynn Thomas
- 2002 · Highball as Rae Dawn Chong
- 2000 · Mysterious Ways as Dr. Peggy Fowler
- 2000 · Dangerous Attraction as Ann Rich
- 1999 · Judging Amy as Atty. Westland
- 1997 · Goodbye America as Special Agent Danzig
- 1996 · For Hope as Woman at Bar (uncredited)
- 1995 · Crying Freeman as Detective Forge
- 1995 · The Outer Limits as Karen Heatherton
- 1994 · Boulevard as Ola
- 1992 · Highlander: The Series as Claudia Jardine
- 1992 · Melrose Place as Carrie Fellows
- 1990 · Far Out Man as Herself
- 1990 · Tales from the Darkside: The Movie as Carola (segment ‘Lover’s Vow’)
- 1990 · Denial as Julie
- 1987 · The Principal as Hilary Orozco
- 1987 · The Squeeze as Rachel Dobs
- 1986 · Soul Man as Sarah Walker
- 1985 · The Color Purple as Squeak
- 1985 · Commando as Cindy
- 1985 · Tall Tales & Legends as Circe Lafemme
- 1985 · City Limits as Yogi
- 1984 · Cheech & Chong's The Corsican Brothers as The Gypsy
- 1984 · Fear City as Leila
- 1984 · Beat Street as Tracy Carlson
- 1983 · The Hitchhiker as Leesa White
- 1982 · St. Elsewhere as
- 1981 · Quest for Fire as Ika
- 1980 · The Top of the Hill as Rita
- 1978 · Stony Island as Janetta
- 1968 · The Dick Cavett Show as Self - Guest
- Future · The Raven as Nurse Virginia
- 2025 · FEEL as Sitter 5
- 2024 · Scared to Death as Ruth
- 2023 · The Mistress as
- 2022 · We Are Gathered Here Today as Mary Reed
- 2021 · The Sleeping Negro as Black Woman
- 2020 · Tales Behind The Darkside: The Making Of Four Ghoulish Fables as Herself
- 2018 · Reborn as Dory Ryder
- 2017 · Five Minutes as Delores
- 2014 · Knock 'em Dead as Jenny
- 2012 · Shiver as Detective Burdine
- 2006 · Max Havoc: Ring of Fire as Sister Caroline
- 2005 · Charity Jam as Self
- 2004 · Open Access as Self
- 2001 · The Visit as Felicia
- 2000 · The Tulsa Lynching of 1921: A Hidden Story as
- 1999 · Things I Forgot to Remember as Mary
- 1998 · Valentine's Day as Sally
- 1997 · Alibi as D.A. Linda Garcia
- 1996 · Small Time as The Woman
- 1996 · E! True Hollywood Story as
- 1996 · Starlight as
- 1996 · Mask of Death as Cassandra Turner
- 1995 · The Break as Jennifer Irons
- 1995 · Power of Attorney as Joan Armstrong
- 1995 · Hideaway as Rose Orwetto
- 1994 · Boca as J.J.
- 1993 · Father & Son: Dangerous Relations as Yvonne
- 1993 · Time Runner as Karen Donaldson
- 1993 · When the Party's Over as M.J.
- 1991 · The Borrower as Diana Pierce
- 1991 · Chaindance as Ilene Curtis
- 1991 · Prison Stories: Women on the Inside as Rhonda
- 1990 · Amazon as Paola
- 1990 · Curiosity Kills as Jane
- 1988 · Walking After Midnight as Self
- 1987 · Running Out of Luck as Slave Girl
- 1986 · Casey at the Bat as Circe Lafemme
- 1985 · Badge of the Assassin as Christine Horn
- Future · Moodswing Whiskey as Mama Marks
- 1987 · Zabagabee as
- 1985 · American Flyers as Sarah
- 1984 · Choose Me as Pearl Antoine
- 1981 · À propos de 'La guerre du feu' as Self
- 1974 · The Whiz Kid and the Mystery at Riverton as Greta