Acting credits
85
Prolific
Very extensive acting filmography.
Actor
Rae Dawn Chong
Acting
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Movies: 67Series: 19Crew credits: 1
TMDB ID: 13312
IMDb ID: nm0001044
Known for: Acting
Born: February 28, 1961
Age: 64
Place of birth: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Gender: Female
Adult content flag: No
Career span: 1968 - 2026
Years active: 59
Average TMDB rating: 6.07
Wikidata: Q261547
Also known as
ری داون چونگ
Other jobs
Director (1)
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.
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Movie credits linked with Rae Dawn Chong.
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Scared to Death
as Ruth
2026 Movie
The Raven
as Nurse Virginia
2025 Movie
FEEL
as Sitter 5
2025 Movie
4.3
The Mistress
2023 Movie
6.0
We Are Gathered Here Today
as Mary Reed
2022 Movie
3.0
The Sleeping Negro
as Black Woman
2021 Movie
6.3
Reborn
as Dory Ryder
2018 Movie
Five Minutes
as Delores
2017 Movie
5.9
Knock 'em Dead
as Jenny
2014 Movie
3.7
Pegasus vs. Chimera
as Mayda
2012 Movie
4.2
Shiver
as Detective Burdine
2012 Movie
6.2
Jeff, Who Lives at Home
as Carol
2012 Movie
4.4
Cyrus: Mind of a Serial Killer
as Vivian
2010 Movie
5.6
Constellation
as Jenita
2007 Movie
Greasy Rider
2006 Movie
4.1
Deadly Skies
as Madison Taylor
2006 Movie
3.5
Max Havoc: Ring of Fire
as Sister Caroline
2006 Movie
4.5
Highball
as Rae Dawn Chong
2002 Movie
7.6
The Visit
as Felicia
2001 Movie
The Tulsa Lynching of 1921: A Hidden Story
2000 Movie
4.7
Dangerous Attraction
as Ann Rich
2000 Movie
Cursed Part 3
Director
2000 Movie
Things I Forgot to Remember
as Mary
1999 Movie
3.6
Valentine's Day
as Sally
1998 Movie
Series
Series
Series credits linked with Rae Dawn Chong.
7.4
Interview with the Vampire
as Florence de Pointe du Lac • 4 eps
2022 Series
8.2
9-1-1
as Stacey Mullins • 2 eps
2018 Series
7.2
Better Things
1 eps
2016 Series
7.6
American Crime Story
as Betty Currie • 8 eps
2016 Series
7.8
Celebrity Family Feud
as Self • 1 eps
2015 Series
7.3
Celebrity Ghost Stories
as Self • 1 eps
2009 Series
5.1
Wild Card
as Sophie Mason • 36 eps
2003 Series
7.2
That's So Raven
as Lynn Thomas • 1 eps
2003 Series
7.9
Mysterious Ways
as Dr. Peggy Fowler • 44 eps
2000 Series
7.5
Judging Amy
as Atty. Westland • 1 eps
1999 Series
8.1
E! True Hollywood Story
1 eps
1996 Series
7.7
The Outer Limits
as Karen Heatherton • 1 eps
1995 Series
7.4
Highlander: The Series
as Claudia Jardine • 1 eps
1992 Series
5.9
Melrose Place
as Carrie Fellows • 3 eps
1992 Series
5.4
Tall Tales & Legends
as Circe Lafemme • 1 eps
1985 Series
6.1
The Hitchhiker
as Leesa White • 1 eps
1983 Series
5.6
St. Elsewhere
as Hooker • 4 eps
1982 Series
Top of the Hill
as Rita • 2 eps
1980 Series
6.8
The Dick Cavett Show
as Self - Guest • 1 eps
1968 Series