Rae Dawn Chong
Born: 1961-02-28 in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Known For: Acting
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.
Filmography
2025
- FEEL as Sitter 5
2024
- Scared to Death as Ruth
2023
2022
- Interview with the Vampire as Florence de Pointe du Lac
- We Are Gathered Here Today as Mary Reed
2021
- The Sleeping Negro as Black Woman
2020
2017
- Five Minutes as Delores
2016
- American Crime Story as Betty Currie
- Better Things
2015
- Celebrity Family Feud as Self
2014
- Knock 'em Dead as Jenny
2012
- Shiver as Detective Burdine
- Jeff, Who Lives at Home as Carol
- Pegasus Vs. Chimera as Mayda
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
- Max Havoc: Ring of Fire as Sister Caroline
- Greasy Rider
2005
- Charity Jam as Self
2004
- Open Access as Self
2003
- That's So Raven as Lynn Thomas
- Wild Card as Sophie Mason
2002
- Highball as Rae Dawn Chong
2001
- The Visit as Felicia
2000
- Dangerous Attraction as Ann Rich
- Mysterious Ways as Dr. Peggy Fowler
- Cursed Part 3 ... (Director)
- The Tulsa Lynching of 1921: A Hidden Story
1999
- Judging Amy as Atty. Westland
- Things I Forgot to Remember as Mary
1998
- Valentine's Day as Sally
1997
- Goodbye America as Special Agent Danzig
- Alibi as D.A. Linda Garcia
1996
- Small Time as The Woman
- Mask of Death as Cassandra Turner
- For Hope as Woman at Bar (uncredited)
- E! True Hollywood Story
- Starlight
1995
- The Outer Limits as Karen Heatherton
- The Break as Jennifer Irons
- Crying Freeman as Detective Forge
- Power of Attorney as Joan Armstrong
- Hideaway as Rose Orwetto
1993
- Time Runner as Karen Donaldson
- When the Party's Over as M.J.
- Father & Son: Dangerous Relations as Yvonne
1992
- Melrose Place as Carrie Fellows
- Highlander: The Series as Claudia Jardine
1991
- The Borrower as Diana Pierce
- Chaindance as Ilene Curtis
- Prison Stories: Women on the Inside as Rhonda
1990
- Tales from the Darkside: The Movie as Carola (segment ‘Lover’s Vow’)
- Denial as Julie
- Curiosity Kills as Jane
- Far Out Man as Herself
- Amazon as Paola
1988
- Walking After Midnight as Self
1987
- The Principal as Hilary Orozco
- The Squeeze as Rachel Dobs
- Zabagabee
- Running Out of Luck as Slave Girl
1986
- Soul Man as Sarah Walker
- Casey at the Bat as Circe Lafemme
1985
- Commando as Cindy
- The Color Purple as Squeak
- City Limits as Yogi
- American Flyers as Sarah
- Tall Tales & Legends as Circe Lafemme
- Badge of the Assassin as Christine Horn
1984
- Fear City as Leila
- Beat Street as Tracy Carlson
- Choose Me as Pearl Antoine
- Cheech & Chong's The Corsican Brothers as The Gypsy
1983
- The Hitchhiker as Leesa White
1982
- St. Elsewhere as Hooker
1981
- Quest for Fire as Ika
- À propos de 'La guerre du feu' as Self
1980
- The Top of the Hill as Rita
1978
- Stony Island as Janetta
1974
1968
- The Dick Cavett Show as Self - Guest