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Rae Dawn Chong

Rae Dawn Chong

Actor · Born February 28, 1961 · Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

IMDb

Highest rated as cast or director

Rae Dawn Chong's 8 titles from the 1980s have a median Balasaur Score of 61, led by Quest for Fire (77) and Beat Street (65), against 49 for those from the 2010s.

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.

Acted in 81

2020s

  1. 2026

    Moodswing Whiskey

    Mama Marks

  2. Scared to Death

    Ruth

  3. 2025

    The Raven

    Nurse Virginia

  4. FEEL

    Sitter 5

  5. 2023

    The Mistress

    Movie · Horror · Thriller

    41
  6. 2022

    Interview with the Vampire

    Florence de Pointe du Lac · 4 episodes

    76

  7. We Are Gathered Here Today

    Mary Reed

  8. 2021

    The Sleeping Negro

    Black Woman

1990s

  1. 1999

    Judging Amy

    Atty. Westland · 1 episode

    72

  2. Things I Forgot to Remember

    Mary

  3. 1998

    Valentine's Day

    Sally

  4. 1997

    Alibi

    D.A. Linda Garcia

  5. Goodbye America

    Special Agent Danzig

  6. 1996

    For Hope

    Woman at Bar (uncredited)

  7. Small Time

    The Woman

  8. E! True Hollywood Story

    TV

  9. Starlight

    Movie

  10. Mask of Death

    Cassandra Turner

  11. 1995

    The Break

    Jennifer Irons

  12. Power of Attorney

    Joan Armstrong

  13. Crying Freeman

    Detective Forge

    64

  14. The Outer Limits

    Karen Heatherton · 1 episode

    77

  15. Hideaway

    Rose Orwetto

    45
  16. 1994

    Boca

    J.J.

  17. Boulevard

    Ola

    51
  18. 1993

    Father & Son: Dangerous Relations

    Yvonne

  19. Time Runner

    Karen Donaldson

    42

  20. When the Party's Over

    M.J.

    48
  21. 1992

    Highlander: The Series

    Claudia Jardine · 1 episode

    73

  22. Melrose Place

    Carrie Fellows · 3 episodes

    60
  23. 1991

    The Borrower

    Diana Pierce

  24. Chaindance

    Ilene Curtis

  25. Prison Stories: Women on the Inside

    Rhonda

  26. 1990

    Amazon

    Paola

    54

  27. Curiosity Kills

    Jane

  28. Far Out Man

    Rae Dawn Chong

  29. Tales from the Darkside: The Movie

    Carola (segment ‘Lover’s Vow’)

    58

  30. Denial

    Julie

1970s

  1. 1978

    Stony Island

    Janetta

No release date

  1. Relapse

    Accountant

Directed 1

2000s

  1. 2000

    Cursed Part 3

    Director

Appearances7

2020s

  1. 2020

    Tales Behind The Darkside: The Making Of Four Ghoulish Fables

    Herself

1980s

  1. 1988

    Walking After Midnight

    Self

  2. 1982

    Late Night with David Letterman

    Self - Guest · 1 episode

    71

  3. The Quest for Fire Adventure

    Self