Rae Dawn Chong
Acting
- Naissance:
- 1961-02-28
- Lieu de naissance:
- Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Biographie
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.
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Filmographie
Moodswing Whiskey
Scared to Death
The Raven
FEEL
The Mistress
Entretien avec un vampire
We Are Gathered Here Today
The Sleeping Negro
Tales Behind The Darkside: The Making Of Four Ghoulish Fables
Reborn
9-1-1
Five Minutes
Better Things
American Crime Story
Celebrity Family Feud
Knock 'em Dead
Pégase contre la Chimère
Shiver
Jeff, Who Lives at Home
Cyrus: Mind of a Serial Killer
Celebrity Ghost Stories
Constellation
Greasy Rider
Impact
Max Havoc: Ring of Fire
Charity Jam
Open Access
Méthode Zoé
Phénomène Raven
Highball
Le parloir
Mysterious Ways : Les Chemins de l'étrange
The Tulsa Lynching of 1921: A Hidden Story
Dangerous Attraction
Amy
Cosas que olvidé recordar
Valentine's Day
Alibi
Soldier of Honor
For Hope
Small Time
E! True Hollywood Story
Starlight
Mask of Death
La Pause
Power of Attorney
Crying Freeman
Au-delà du réel : L'aventure continue
Souvenirs de l'au-delà
Boca
Descente aux enfers
Les rues de Los Angeles
Time Runner
When the Party's Over
Highlander
Melrose Place
Borrower : Le voleur de tête
Chaindance
Prison Stories: Women on the Inside
Amazon
Curiosity Kills
Far Out Man
Darkside, les contes de la nuit noire
Denial
Walking After Midnight
Le proviseur
Manhattan Loto
Running Out of Luck
Zabagabee
Soul man
Casey at the Bat
La Couleur pourpre
Commando
Tall Tales & Legends
City Limits
Le Prix de l'exploit
Badge of the Assassin
Choose Me
Corsican Brothers
New York, deux heures du matin
Beat Street
Le Voyageur
St. Elsewhere
Late Night with David Letterman
The Quest for Fire Adventure
La Guerre du feu
À propos de 'La guerre du feu'
Top of the Hill
Stony Island
The Whiz Kid and the Mystery at Riverton
The Dick Cavett Show
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