Rae Dawn Chong
Acting 1961-02-28 Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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 …
Known For
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Commando
1985
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The Color Purple
1985
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Crying Freeman
1995
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Quest for Fire
1981
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The Principal
1987
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Soul Man
1986
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The Borrower
1991
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Tales from the Darkside: The Movie
1990
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Beat Street
1984
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American Flyers
1985
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Fear City
1984
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Hideaway
1995
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Time Runner
1993
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Far Out Man
1990
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Max Havoc: Ring of Fire
2006
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Deadly Skies
2006
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Choose Me
1984
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Cyrus: Mind of a Serial Killer
2010
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Dangerous Attraction
2000
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Constellation
2007