Rae Dawn Chong
Acting
Born: 1961-02-28 · Edmonton, 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
🎬 Movies (20)
Scared to Death
2026
Ruth
The Raven
2025
Nurse Virginia
FEEL
2025
Sitter 5
The Mistress
2023
We Are Gathered Here Today
2022
Mary Reed
The Sleeping Negro
2021
Black Woman
Tales Behind The Darkside: The Making Of Four Ghoulish Fables
2020
Herself
Reborn
2018
Dory Ryder
Five Minutes
2017
Delores
Knock 'em Dead
2014
Jenny
Pegasus vs. Chimera
2012
Mayda
Shiver
2012
Detective Burdine
Jeff, Who Lives at Home
2012
Carol
Cyrus: Mind of a Serial Killer
2010
Vivian
Constellation
2007
Jenita
Greasy Rider
2006
Deadly Skies
2006
Madison Taylor
Max Havoc: Ring of Fire
2006
Sister Caroline
Highball
2002
Rae Dawn Chong
The Visit
2001
Felicia
📺 TV Shows (20)
Interview with the Vampire
2022
Florence de Pointe du Lac
9-1-1
2018
Stacey Mullins
Better Things
2016
American Crime Story
2016
Betty Currie
Celebrity Family Feud
2015
Self
Celebrity Ghost Stories
2009
Self
Charity Jam
2005
Self
Open Access
2004
Self
Wild Card
2003
Sophie Mason
That's So Raven
2003
Lynn Thomas
Mysterious Ways
2000
Dr. Peggy Fowler
Judging Amy
1999
Atty. Westland
E! True Hollywood Story
1996
The Outer Limits
1995
Karen Heatherton
Highlander: The Series
1992
Claudia Jardine
Melrose Place
1992
Carrie Fellows
Tall Tales & Legends
1985
Circe Lafemme
The Hitchhiker
1983
Leesa White
St. Elsewhere
1982
Hooker
Late Night with David Letterman
1982
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