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