Acting
Rae Dawn Chong
Born Feb 28, 1961 · 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 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.
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Acting
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Drama
Moodswing Whiskey
2026
Horror · Thriller
Scared to Death
2026
Horror · Comedy
The Raven
2025
Mystery · Horror · Thriller
FEEL
2025
Drama
The Mistress
2023
Horror · Thriller
Interview with the Vampire
2022
Drama · Sci-Fi & Fantasy
We Are Gathered Here Today
2022
Drama
The Sleeping Negro
2021
Drama
Tales Behind The Darkside: The Making Of Four Ghoulish Fables
2020
Documentary
Reborn
2018
Horror
9-1-1
2018
Drama · Crime · Action & Adventure
Five Minutes
2017
Comedy
Better Things
2016
Comedy · Drama
American Crime Story
2016
Crime · Drama
Knock 'em Dead
2014
Mystery · Comedy · Horror
Pegasus vs. Chimera
2012
Fantasy
Shiver
2012
Horror · Thriller
Jeff, Who Lives at Home
2012
Drama · Comedy
Cyrus: Mind of a Serial Killer
2010
Crime · Horror · Mystery
Constellation
2007
Drama · Romance
Greasy Rider
2006
Documentary
Deadly Skies
2006
Action · Adventure · Science Fiction
Max Havoc: Ring of Fire
2006
Action
Wild Card
2003
Comedy · Drama
That's So Raven
2003
Comedy · Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Highball
2002
Comedy · Romance
The Visit
2001
Drama
Mysterious Ways
2000
Sci-Fi & Fantasy · Drama
The Tulsa Lynching of 1921: A Hidden Story
2000
Documentary
Dangerous Attraction
2000
Thriller
Judging Amy
1999
Drama
Things I Forgot to Remember
1999
Comedy
Valentine's Day
1998
Drama · Action · Thriller
Alibi
1997
Crime · Drama · TV Movie
Goodbye America
1997
War
For Hope
1996
Drama
Small Time
1996
Crime · Comedy
E! True Hollywood Story
1996
Documentary
Starlight
1996
Science Fiction
Mask of Death
1996
Thriller · Action
The Break
1995
Comedy
Power of Attorney
1995
Thriller · Crime
Crying Freeman
1995
Action · Crime
The Outer Limits
1995
Drama · Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Hideaway
1995
Drama · Thriller · Horror
Boca
1994
Drama · Thriller
Boulevard
1994
Action · Crime · Drama
Father & Son: Dangerous Relations
1993
Drama · Crime · TV Movie
Time Runner
1993
Science Fiction
When the Party's Over
1993
Drama · Comedy
Highlander: The Series
1992
Sci-Fi & Fantasy · Drama · Action & Adventure
Melrose Place
1992
Drama · Soap
The Borrower
1991
Science Fiction · Comedy · Horror
Chaindance
1991
Crime · Drama
Prison Stories: Women on the Inside
1991
Drama · TV Movie
Amazon
1990
Adventure · Drama
Curiosity Kills
1990
Thriller · Action · TV Movie
Far Out Man
1990
Action · Comedy
Tales from the Darkside: The Movie
1990
Thriller · Comedy · Fantasy
Denial
1990
Drama · Romance
Walking After Midnight
1988
Documentary
The Principal
1987
Action · Adventure · Crime
The Squeeze
1987
Action · Comedy · Crime
Running Out of Luck
1987
Music · Adventure · Comedy
Zabagabee
1987
Music · Comedy
Soul Man
1986
Comedy
Casey at the Bat
1986
Family
The Color Purple
1985
Drama
Commando
1985
Action · Adventure · Thriller
Tall Tales & Legends
1985
Family · Kids · Comedy
City Limits
1985
Action · Science Fiction
American Flyers
1985
Drama
Badge of the Assassin
1985
Drama · Action · TV Movie
Choose Me
1984
Romance · Comedy · Drama
Cheech & Chong's The Corsican Brothers
1984
Comedy
Fear City
1984
Crime · Thriller
Beat Street
1984
Drama · Music
The Hitchhiker
1983
Drama · Crime
St. Elsewhere
1982
Drama
The Quest for Fire Adventure
1982
Documentary
Quest for Fire
1981
Adventure · Drama · Fantasy
Top of the Hill
1980
Action & Adventure · Drama
Stony Island
1978
Music · Drama
Directed
Cursed Part 3
2000
Comedy · Horror