Rae Dawn Chong
Acting
- Nascimento:
- 1961-02-28
- Local de nascimento:
- Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Biografia
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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Moodswing Whiskey
Scared to Death
The Raven
FEEL
Não Me Abandone
Entrevista com o Vampiro
We Are Gathered Here Today
The Sleeping Negro
Tales Behind The Darkside: The Making Of Four Ghoulish Fables
Renascida das Trevas
9-1-1
Five Minutes
Better Things
American Crime Story
Celebrity Family Feud
Knock 'em Dead
Pegasus vs. Chimera
Shiver
Jeff e as Armações do Destino
Cyrus, Mente de um Serial Killer
Famosos e Fantasmas
Constellation
Greasy Rider
Força de Impacto
Max Havoc: Ring of Fire
Charity Jam
Open Access
Fora do Baralho
As Visões da Raven
Highball
Prisão Perpétua
Histórias Misteriosas
The Tulsa Lynching of 1921: A Hidden Story
Dangerous Attraction
Judging Amy
Cosas que olvidé recordar
Jack Valentine
Alibi
Goodbye America
For Hope
Small Time
E! True Hollywood Story
Starlight
Máscara da Vingança
The Break
Power of Attorney
O Combate: Lágrimas do Guerreiro
A Quinta Dimensão
O Esconderijo
Boca
Boulevard
Father & Son: Dangerous Relations
Time Runner
Quando A Festa Acabar
Highlander: A Série
Melrose
Ameaça do Espaço
Chaindance
Prison Stories: Women on the Inside
Amazon
Curiosidade Mata?
Far Out Man
Contos da Escuridão
Denial
Walking After Midnight
Um Diretor Contra Todos
Os Trapaceiros da Loto
Running Out of Luck
Zabagabee
Uma Escola Muito Louca
Casey at the Bat
A Cor Púrpura
Comando para Matar
Tall Tales & Legends
City Limits
Competição de Destinos
O Prêmio do Assassino
Corações Solitários
Cheech e Chong - Os Irmãos Corsos
Cidade do Medo
Beat Street
O Carona
St. Elsewhere
Late Night with David Letterman
The Quest for Fire Adventure
A Guerra do Fogo
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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