Rae Dawn Chong
Date of birth: 1961-02-28
Place of birth: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Known for: Acting
Also known as: ری داون چونگ
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.
Movie Credits
The Color Purple
1985-12-18
An epic tale spanning forty years in the life of Celie, an African-American woman living in the Sout
The Principal
1987-09-18
Burglary. Drugs. Assault. Rape. The students at Brandel High are more than new Principal Rick Latime
Commando
1985-10-03
John Matrix, the former leader of a special commando strike force that always got the toughest jobs
Tales from the Darkside: The Movie
1990-05-03
A young boy tells three stories of horror to distract a witch who plans to eat him.
Far Out Man
1990-05-11
An aging hippie sets out on a trip across America to find his family.
Soul Man
1986-10-24
A white prospective grad student's affluent family won't pay his way through law school, so he takes
Crying Freeman
1995-04-23
A lethal assassin for a secret Chinese organisation, who sheds tears of regret each time he kills, i
Hideaway
1995-03-03
Hatch Harrison, his wife, Lindsey, and their daughter, Regina, are enjoying a pleasant drive when a
The Borrower
1991-08-16
Aliens punish one of their own by sending him to earth. The alien is very violent, and when the body
Choose Me
1984-08-29
Several lost-soul night-owls, including a nightclub owner, a talk radio relationship counselor, and
American Flyers
1985-08-16
When Dr. Marcus Sommers realizes that he and his troubled, estranged brother David may be prone a fa
Max Havoc: Ring of Fire
2006-07-28
Sports reporter Max Havoc, a former kickboxer, travels to Seattle. There he encounters orphans who a
Quest for Fire
1981-12-16
In the prehistoric world, a Cro-Magnon tribe depends on an ever-burning source of fire, which eventu
Constellation
2007-02-01
Constellation chronicles the lives and loves of an African-American family in the deep South as they
Cyrus: Mind of a Serial Killer
2010-10-01
A small independent news crew investigates a series of unexplained disappearances in a small Midwest
Beat Street
1984-06-08
An aspiring DJ, from the South Bronx, and his best friend, a promoter, try to get into show business
Time Runner
1993-03-17
During the alien invasion of 2022, one man flees through a wormhole to 1992, where attempt after att
Deadly Skies
2006-08-15
When scientist Dr Madison Taylor discovers an asteroid the size of Texas is heading for Earth, she s
Fear City
1984-07-18
Strippers in Manhattan are being stalked and murdered by a psycho. A hard-nosed police detective and
Dangerous Attraction
2000-05-30
A successful ad agency woman finds herself in a dangerous power struggle, back-dropped by murder, wh
Goodbye America
1997-01-06
It is November 1992 and the US Navy is preparing to surrender its largest overseas facility at Subic
Boulevard
1994-05-01
A street prostitute takes in an abused young woman on the run from her misogynist boyfriend, leading
Jeff, Who Lives at Home
2012-03-16
Dispatched from his basement room on an errand for his mother, slacker Jeff might discover his desti
Valentine's Day
1998-01-01
Detective Jack Valentine is reinstated from his desk job to go back onto the streets. His first assi
Running Out of Luck
1987-02-02
A rock singer goes to Brazil to shoot a video, but winds up getting kidnapped and enduring a number
When the Party's Over
1993-03-12
Three women and a gay man in their 20s share a house in Los Angeles; try to find love and happiness
The Squeeze
1987-07-10
Harry Berg is both a con artist and an actual artist -- he constructs large sculptures out of televi
Mask of Death
1996-05-25
While attempting to flee from the FBI, the criminal Frank Dallio kills Detective McKenna's wife, Rac
Pegasus Vs. Chimera
2012-09-15
Two mythological creatures battle each other.
The Mistress
2023-07-28
Newlyweds Parker and Madeline move into their dream home. As they settle in, they discover a box of
Amazon
1990-12-14
Widowed and broke Finnish businessman Kari takes his two teenage daughters with him to Brazil. A bus
Denial
1990-01-21
A young woman tries to leave her troubled past behind. She meets her old flame by accident and they
Boca
1994-09-16
A photo-journalist goes to Brazil to investigate a savage crime boss. She becomes infatuated with th
Prison Stories: Women on the Inside
1991-01-26
Three novels - three dramatic stories in the walls of the women's prison. The first story - a brand
Father & Son: Dangerous Relations
1993-04-19
An estranged father and son are paroled from the same maximum-security prison with one unusual condi
We Are Gathered Here Today
2022-08-16
The patriarch of the family enters the hospital with COVID-19 and because of hospital protocols his
Things I Forgot to Remember
1999-06-10
A bittersweet comedy in Spanish and English about a Cuban family that migrates to the United States.
Curiosity Kills
1990-06-27
An apartment block janitor stumbles upon a deadly secret after one of the residents seemingly commit
Highball
2002-04-02
A newly married couple tries to enhance their social life by throwing fabulous parties and inviting
Power of Attorney
1995-08-01
Mafia don Joseph Scassi is a man willing to use all of his vast resources to defend himself against
The Break
1995-09-01
A washed-up tennis pro begins coaching a hopeful teen, Joel Robbins, whose overbearing father wants
Starlight
1996-06-18
Adrianna (Chong) is a beautiful alien woman who has come to Earth in search of a half alien man (Wir
Casey at the Bat
1986-01-20
Down-on-his-luck baseball player Casey Frank (Elliott Gould) follows his dreams to become the bigges
City Limits
1985-09-01
A series of teenage gangs struggle against each other in a not-so-distant future. Eventually they un
Knock 'em Dead
2014-06-01
Three rival actresses and their crew, desperate and hating each other, reunite for a horror movie se
Walking After Midnight
1988-01-01
Explores the past-life experiences of various celebrities.
The Top of the Hill
1980-02-06
Michael Stone is a rising company executive who decides to chuck his career and marriage to fulfill
Cheech & Chong's The Corsican Brothers
1984-07-27
Two brothers who can feel each others' pain and pleasure mess up the French revolution.
Scared to Death
2024-08-11
A group of filmmakers attend a séance at an abandoned children's orphanage in order to do research f
Chaindance
1991-05-31
As a part of a special government reform program, inmate J.T. Blake has to take care of Johnny Reyno
Alibi
1997-03-16
Laid up after an accident on the slopes, ski champ Marti Gerrard receives a wrong-number phone call
Shiver
2012-04-21
Wendy Alden, a young secretary in Portland lacking in self- confidence becomes victim of a savage ki
Small Time
1996-11-11
Ben is a small-time gangster who gets the opportunity to earn a lot of money. His boss sends him to
Badge of the Assassin
1985-01-04
Three black revolutionaries gun down two New York City police officers. The subsequent investigation
Stony Island
1978-11-17
Richie Bloom, the only white kid on the block, forms an R&B band with his best friend, Kevin. With t
Five Minutes
2017-01-18
A progressive elementary school's "parenting class" takes an unexpected dramatic turn.
The Visit
2001-04-20
A young man dying in prison brings his family together for a fateful visit, and proceeds to put his
Reborn
2018-11-03
A stillborn baby girl is abducted by a deranged morgue attendant and brought back to life by electro
The Tulsa Lynching of 1921: A Hidden Story
2000-05-31
Documents the race riot of 1921 and the destruction of the African-American community of Greenwood i
Tales Behind The Darkside: The Making Of Four Ghoulish Fables
2020-08-25
A detailed look into the making of Tales from the Darkside: The Movie.
The Sleeping Negro
2021-02-12
Confronted with a series of racially charged incidents, a young black man must overcome rage, aliena
For Hope
1996-11-17
The life and death of a young woman who suffered from scleroderma, and how she and her family coped.
The Whiz Kid and the Mystery at Riverton
1974-01-06
A 13-year-old brainiac invents an ingenious listening device, which he uses to bring a crooked city
Zabagabee
1987-01-01
Long-form Barnes and Barnes piece featuring a handful of music videos, sketches, and assorted weirdn
Moodswing Whiskey
Leo, a husband, father and businessman, confronts the brutal realities of capitalism as he fights to
À propos de 'La guerre du feu'
1981-01-01
Making of ”Quest for Fire“.
FEEL
2025-05-16
This avant-garde film is a stained glass window of emotion. 28 different people's feelings are woven
The Raven
In a 1940’s dark and eerie setting, the story delves into Guy's descent into madness mere hours afte
Greasy Rider
2006-10-14
Filmmakers Joey Carey and J.J. Beck pack up their vegetable oil-powered 1981 Mercedes-Benz and set o
Relapse
Mackenzie, a viral music sensation, soared to fame with her chart-topping Bowie cover, securing a ma