Rae Dawn Chong

Rae Dawn Chong

Acting
Born 1961-02-28Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

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.

Movies (69)

Commando
6.7

Commando

1985Movie6.7
The Color Purple
7.7

The Color Purple

1985Movie7.7
Tales from the Darkside: The Movie
6.2

Tales from the Darkside: The Movie

1990Movie6.2
Crying Freeman
6.4

Crying Freeman

1995Movie6.4
Quest for Fire
7.0

Quest for Fire

1981Movie7.0
Soul Man
5.3

Soul Man

1986Movie5.3
The Principal
6.5

The Principal

1987Movie6.5
Jeff, Who Lives at Home
6.2

Jeff, Who Lives at Home

2012Movie6.2
Curiosity Kills
5.4

Curiosity Kills

1990Movie5.4
Hideaway
5.2

Hideaway

1995Movie5.2
Beat Street
6.9

Beat Street

1984Movie6.9
Constellation
5.6

Constellation

2007Movie5.6
Boca
3.6

Boca

1994Movie3.6
Fear City
5.4

Fear City

1984Movie5.4
American Flyers
6.2

American Flyers

1985Movie6.2
Greasy Rider

Greasy Rider

2006Movie
The Mistress
4.6

The Mistress

2023Movie4.6
Relapse

Relapse

Movie
Five Minutes

Five Minutes

2017Movie
Amazon
5.1

Amazon

1990Movie5.1
When the Party's Over
4.9

When the Party's Over

1993Movie4.9
Choose Me
6.1

Choose Me

1984Movie6.1
The Borrower
5.0

The Borrower

1991Movie5.0
Zabagabee

Zabagabee

1987Movie
The Squeeze
5.0

The Squeeze

1987Movie5.0
Shiver
4.2

Shiver

2012Movie4.2
The Tulsa Lynching of 1921: A Hidden Story
9.0

The Tulsa Lynching of 1921: A Hidden Story

2000Movie9.0
The Visit
7.9

The Visit

2001Movie7.9
Valentine's Day
3.9

Valentine's Day

1998Movie3.9
FEEL

FEEL

2025Movie
For Hope
6.3

For Hope

1996Movie6.3
Cheech & Chong's The Corsican Brothers
4.9

Cheech & Chong's The Corsican Brothers

1984Movie4.9
Time Runner
4.3

Time Runner

1993Movie4.3
We Are Gathered Here Today
6.0

We Are Gathered Here Today

2022Movie6.0
Dangerous Attraction
4.8

Dangerous Attraction

2000Movie4.8
Reborn
6.3

Reborn

2018Movie6.3
Badge of the Assassin
5.6

Badge of the Assassin

1985Movie5.6
Running Out of Luck
5.6

Running Out of Luck

1987Movie5.6
Cyrus: Mind of a Serial Killer
4.5

Cyrus: Mind of a Serial Killer

2010Movie4.5
The Raven

The Raven

2025Movie
Max Havoc: Ring of Fire
4.1

Max Havoc: Ring of Fire

2006Movie4.1
City Limits
2.8

City Limits

1985Movie2.8
Scared to Death
6.7

Scared to Death

2026Movie6.7
Pegasus vs. Chimera
3.7

Pegasus vs. Chimera

2012Movie3.7
Far Out Man
5.5

Far Out Man

1990Movie5.5
Father & Son: Dangerous Relations
6.2

Father & Son: Dangerous Relations

1993Movie6.2
Deadly Skies
4.2

Deadly Skies

2006Movie4.2
Chaindance
4.0

Chaindance

1991Movie4.0
The Whiz Kid and the Mystery at Riverton
10.0

The Whiz Kid and the Mystery at Riverton

1974Movie10.0
The Break
6.1

The Break

1995Movie6.1
Prison Stories: Women on the Inside
4.2

Prison Stories: Women on the Inside

1991Movie4.2
Boulevard
4.9

Boulevard

1994Movie4.9
Denial
5.1

Denial

1990Movie5.1
Casey at the Bat
8.0

Casey at the Bat

1986Movie8.0
Highball
4.7

Highball

2002Movie4.7
À propos de 'La guerre du feu'
4.7

À propos de 'La guerre du feu'

1981Movie4.7
Starlight
3.8

Starlight

1996Movie3.8
Mask of Death
3.8

Mask of Death

1996Movie3.8
Knock 'em Dead
5.9

Knock 'em Dead

2014Movie5.9
Goodbye America
5.2

Goodbye America

1997Movie5.2
Moodswing Whiskey

Moodswing Whiskey

2026Movie
Small Time
6.0

Small Time

1996Movie6.0
Things I Forgot to Remember
7.0

Things I Forgot to Remember

1999Movie7.0
Stony Island
8.0

Stony Island

1978Movie8.0
Power of Attorney
5.3

Power of Attorney

1995Movie5.3
Tales Behind The Darkside: The Making Of Four Ghoulish Fables

Tales Behind The Darkside: The Making Of Four Ghoulish Fables

2020Movie
Walking After Midnight
9.0

Walking After Midnight

1988Movie9.0
Alibi
4.3

Alibi

1997Movie4.3
The Sleeping Negro
3.0

The Sleeping Negro

2021Movie3.0

TV Shows (22)

9-1-1
8.2

9-1-1

2018Series8.2
Melrose Place
5.8

Melrose Place

1992Series5.8
Judging Amy
7.5

Judging Amy

1999Series7.5
American Crime Story
7.6

American Crime Story

2016Series7.6
Late Night with David Letterman
6.1

Late Night with David Letterman

1982Series6.1
St. Elsewhere
5.7

St. Elsewhere

1982Series5.7
The Outer Limits
7.7

The Outer Limits

1995Series7.7
That's So Raven
7.2

That's So Raven

2003Series7.2
Highlander: The Series
7.4

Highlander: The Series

1992Series7.4
Interview with the Vampire
7.6

Interview with the Vampire

2022Series7.6
The Dick Cavett Show
6.8

The Dick Cavett Show

1968Series6.8
The Hitchhiker
6.3

The Hitchhiker

1983Series6.3
Better Things
7.2

Better Things

2016Series7.2
Celebrity Ghost Stories
7.3

Celebrity Ghost Stories

2009Series7.3
Celebrity Family Feud
7.7

Celebrity Family Feud

2015Series7.7
Wild Card
5.4

Wild Card

2003Series5.4
Tall Tales & Legends
6.0

Tall Tales & Legends

1985Series6.0
Mysterious Ways
7.9

Mysterious Ways

2000Series7.9
Open Access
10.0

Open Access

2004Series10.0
E! True Hollywood Story
8.1

E! True Hollywood Story

1996Series8.1
Charity Jam
7.0

Charity Jam

2005Series7.0
Top of the Hill
7.0

Top of the Hill

1980Series7.0