Rae Dawn Chong

Known For: Acting
Born: February 28, 1961
Place of Birth: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Rae Dawn Chong

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

Moodswing Whiskey

2026 · Mama Marks

Scared to Death

2026 · Ruth

The Raven

2025 · Nurse Virginia

FEEL

2025 · Sitter 5

The Mistress

2023

Interview with the Vampire

2022 · Florence de Pointe du Lac

We Are Gathered Here Today

2022 · Mary Reed

The Sleeping Negro

2021 · Black Woman

Tales Behind The Darkside: The Making Of Four Ghoulish Fables

Tales Behind The Darkside: The Making Of Four Ghoulish Fables

2020 · Herself

Reborn

2018 · Dory Ryder

9-1-1

2018 · Stacey Mullins

Five Minutes

2017 · Delores

Better Things

2016

American Crime Story

2016 · Betty Currie

Celebrity Family Feud

2015 · Self

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

Celebrity Ghost Stories

2009 · Self

Constellation

2007 · Jenita

Greasy Rider

2006

Deadly Skies

2006 · Madison Taylor

Max Havoc: Ring of Fire

2006 · Sister Caroline

Charity Jam

2005 · Self

Open Access

2004 · Self

Wild Card

2003 · Sophie Mason

That's So Raven

2003 · Lynn Thomas

Highball

2002 · Rae Dawn Chong

The Visit

2001 · Felicia

Mysterious Ways

2000 · Dr. Peggy Fowler

The Tulsa Lynching of 1921: A Hidden Story

2000

Dangerous Attraction

2000 · Ann Rich

Cursed Part 3

2000 · Director

Judging Amy

1999 · Atty. Westland

Things I Forgot to Remember

1999 · Mary

Valentine's Day

1998 · Sally

Alibi

1997 · D.A. Linda Garcia

Goodbye America

1997 · Special Agent Danzig

For Hope

1996 · Woman at Bar (uncredited)

Small Time

1996 · The Woman

E! True Hollywood Story

1996

Starlight

1996

Mask of Death

1996 · Cassandra Turner

The Break

1995 · Jennifer Irons

Power of Attorney

1995 · Joan Armstrong

Crying Freeman

1995 · Detective Forge

The Outer Limits

1995 · Karen Heatherton

Hideaway

1995 · Rose Orwetto

Boca

1994 · J.J.

Boulevard

1994 · Ola

Father & Son: Dangerous Relations

1993 · Yvonne

Time Runner

1993 · Karen Donaldson

When the Party's Over

1993 · M.J.

Highlander: The Series

1992 · Claudia Jardine

Melrose Place

1992 · Carrie Fellows

The Borrower

1991 · Diana Pierce

Chaindance

1991 · Ilene Curtis

Prison Stories: Women on the Inside

1991 · Rhonda

Amazon

1990 · Paola

Curiosity Kills

1990 · Jane

Far Out Man

1990 · Herself

Tales from the Darkside: The Movie

1990 · Carola (segment ‘Lover’s Vow’)

Denial

1990 · Julie

Walking After Midnight

1988 · Self

The Principal

1987 · Hilary Orozco

The Squeeze

1987 · Rachel Dobs

Running Out of Luck

1987 · Slave Girl

Zabagabee

1987

Soul Man

1986 · Sarah Walker

Casey at the Bat

1986 · Circe Lafemme

The Color Purple

1985 · Squeak

Commando

1985 · Cindy

Tall Tales & Legends

1985 · Circe Lafemme

City Limits

1985 · Yogi

American Flyers

1985 · Sarah

Badge of the Assassin

1985 · Christine Horn

Choose Me

1984 · Pearl Antoine

Cheech & Chong's The Corsican Brothers

1984 · The Gypsy

Fear City

1984 · Leila

Beat Street

1984 · Tracy Carlson

The Hitchhiker

1983 · Leesa White

St. Elsewhere

1982 · Hooker

Late Night with David Letterman

1982 · Self - Guest

Quest for Fire

1981 · Ika

À propos de 'La guerre du feu'

À propos de 'La guerre du feu'

1981 · Self

Top of the Hill

1980 · Rita

Stony Island

1978 · Janetta

The Whiz Kid and the Mystery at Riverton

The Whiz Kid and the Mystery at Riverton

1974 · Greta

The Dick Cavett Show

1968 · Self - Guest

Relapse

— · Accountant

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