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.
91 acting credits · 1 directing credit
Acting · 91
9-1-1
2018
Melrose Place
1992
Judging Amy
1999
St. Elsewhere
1982
Highlander: The Series
1992
The Outer Limits
1995
Late Night with David Letterman
1982
American Crime Story
2016
That's So Raven
2003
The Dick Cavett Show
1968
Celebrity Ghost Stories
2009
Celebrity Family Feud
2015
The Hitchhiker
1983
Interview with the Vampire
2022
Tall Tales & Legends
1985
Better Things
2016
Commando
1985
The Color Purple
1985
Mysterious Ways
2000
Wild Card
2003
Tales from the Darkside: The Movie
1990
Quest for Fire
1981
Crying Freeman
1995
Open Access
2004
E! True Hollywood Story
1996
The Principal
1987
Hideaway
1995
Soul Man
1986
Top of the Hill
1980
Beat Street
1984
Fear City
1984
Jeff, Who Lives at Home
2012
FEEL
2025
American Flyers
1985
Reborn
2018
The Squeeze
1987
Charity Jam
2005
When the Party's Over
1993
The Borrower
1991
Cheech & Chong's The Corsican Brothers
1984
Denial
1990
Choose Me
1984
The Mistress
2023
Highball
2002
City Limits
1985
Mask of Death
1996
Prison Stories: Women on the Inside
1991
The Whiz Kid and the Mystery at Riverton
1974
For Hope
1996
Cyrus: Mind of a Serial Killer
2010
Boulevard
1994
Running Out of Luck
1987
We Are Gathered Here Today
2022
The Break
1995
The Tulsa Lynching of 1921: A Hidden Story
2000
Constellation
2007
Boca
1994
Starlight
1996
Time Runner
1993
Shiver
2012
Goodbye America
1997
Casey at the Bat
1986
Far Out Man
1990
Father & Son: Dangerous Relations
1993
Badge of the Assassin
1985
Dangerous Attraction
2000
Scared to Death
2026
The Raven
2025
Walking After Midnight
1988
Small Time
1996
Chaindance
1991
Tales Behind The Darkside: The Making Of Four Ghoulish Fables
2020
Valentine's Day
1998
Deadly Skies
2006
Curiosity Kills
1990
Knock 'em Dead
2014
Amazon
1990
Alibi
1997
The Sleeping Negro
2021
Pegasus vs. Chimera
2012
Max Havoc: Ring of Fire
2006
Stony Island
1978
Moodswing Whiskey
—
Zabagabee
1987
The Visit
2001
Power of Attorney
1995
Five Minutes
2017
Greasy Rider
2006
Relapse
—
Things I Forgot to Remember
1999
À propos de 'La guerre du feu'
1981
