Rae Dawn Chong
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- 28 February 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.
Known for
Acting 70
- 2026Relapse as Accountant
- 2026Moodswing Whiskey as Mama Marks
- 2026Scared to Death as Ruth
- 2025The Raven as Nurse Virginia
- 2025FEEL as Sitter 5
- 2023The Mistress
- 2022We Are Gathered Here Today as Mary Reed
- 2021The Sleeping Negro as Black Woman
- 2020Tales Behind The Darkside: The Making Of Four Ghoulish Fables as Herself
- 2018Reborn as Dory Ryder
- 2017Five Minutes as Delores
- 2014Knock 'em Dead as Jenny
- 2012Pegasus vs. Chimera as Mayda
- 2012Shiver as Detective Burdine
- 2012Jeff, Who Lives at Home as Carol
- 2010Cyrus: Mind of a Serial Killer as Vivian
- 2007Constellation as Jenita
- 2006Greasy Rider
- 2006Deadly Skies as Madison Taylor
- 2006Max Havoc: Ring of Fire as Sister Caroline
- 2002Highball as Rae Dawn Chong
- 2001The Visit as Felicia
- 2000The Tulsa Lynching of 1921: A Hidden Story
- 2000Dangerous Attraction as Ann Rich
- 1999Things I Forgot to Remember as Mary
- 1998Valentine's Day as Sally
- 1997Alibi as D.A. Linda Garcia
- 1997Goodbye America as Special Agent Danzig
- 1996For Hope as Woman at Bar (uncredited)
- 1996Small Time as The Woman
- 1996Starlight
- 1996Mask of Death as Cassandra Turner
- 1995The Break as Jennifer Irons
- 1995Power of Attorney as Joan Armstrong
- 1995Crying Freeman as Detective Forge
- 1995Hideaway as Rose Orwetto
- 1994Boca as J.J.
- 1994Boulevard as Ola
- 1993Father & Son: Dangerous Relations as Yvonne
- 1993Time Runner as Karen Donaldson
- 1993When the Party's Over as M.J.
- 1991The Borrower as Diana Pierce
- 1991Chaindance as Ilene Curtis
- 1991Prison Stories: Women on the Inside as Rhonda
- 1990Amazon as Paola
- 1990Curiosity Kills as Jane
- 1990Far Out Man as Rae Dawn Chong
- 1990Tales from the Darkside: The Movie as Carola (segment ‘Lover’s Vow’)
- 1990Denial as Julie
- 1988Walking After Midnight as Self
- 1987The Principal as Hilary Orozco
- 1987The Squeeze as Rachel Dobs
- 1987Running Out of Luck as Slave Girl
- 1987Zabagabee
- 1986Soul Man as Sarah Walker
- 1986Casey at the Bat as Circe Lafemme
- 1985The Color Purple as Squeak
- 1985Commando as Cindy
- 1985City Limits as Yogi
- 1985American Flyers as Sarah
- 1985Badge of the Assassin as Christine Horn
- 1984Choose Me as Pearl Antoine
- 1984Cheech & Chong's The Corsican Brothers as The Gypsy
- 1984Fear City as Leila
- 1984Beat Street as Tracy Carlson
- 1981Quest for Fire as Ika
- 1981À propos de 'La guerre du feu' as Self
- 1980The Top of the Hill as Rita
- 1978Stony Island as Janetta
- 1974The Whiz Kid and the Mystery at Riverton as Greta
Directing 1
- 2000Cursed Part 3 · director