Rae Dawn Chong
Acting
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Acting Credits
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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 ...
Known For
Filmography
Scared to Death
2026
as Ruth
Moodswing Whiskey
2026
as Mama Marks
FEEL
2025
as Sitter 5
The Raven
2025
as Nurse Virginia
The Mistress
2023
We Are Gathered Here Today
2022
as Mary Reed
Interview with the Vampire
2022
as Florence de Pointe du Lac
The Sleeping Negro
2021
as Black Woman
Tales Behind The Darkside: The Making Of Four Ghoulish Fables
2020
as Herself
Reborn
2018
as Dory Ryder
9-1-1
2018
as Stacey Mullins
Five Minutes
2017
as Delores
American Crime Story
2016
as Betty Currie
Better Things
2016
Celebrity Family Feud
2015
as Self
Knock 'em Dead
2014
as Jenny
Jeff, Who Lives at Home
2012
as Carol
Pegasus vs. Chimera
2012
as Mayda
Shiver
2012
as Detective Burdine
Cyrus: Mind of a Serial Killer
2010
as Vivian
Celebrity Ghost Stories
2009
as Self
Constellation
2007
as Jenita
Max Havoc: Ring of Fire
2006
as Sister Caroline
Deadly Skies
2006
as Madison Taylor
Greasy Rider
2006
Charity Jam
2005
as Self
Open Access
2004
as Self
That's So Raven
2003
as Lynn Thomas
Wild Card
2003
as Sophie Mason
Highball
2002
as Rae Dawn Chong
The Visit
2001
as Felicia
Dangerous Attraction
2000
as Ann Rich
The Tulsa Lynching of 1921: A Hidden Story
2000
Mysterious Ways
2000
as Dr. Peggy Fowler
Things I Forgot to Remember
1999
as Mary
Judging Amy
1999
as Atty. Westland
Valentine's Day
1998
as Sally
Goodbye America
1997
as Special Agent Danzig
Alibi
1997
as D.A. Linda Garcia
Mask of Death
1996
as Cassandra Turner
Starlight
1996
Small Time
1996
as The Woman
For Hope
1996
as Woman at Bar (uncredited)
E! True Hollywood Story
1996
Crying Freeman
1995
as Detective Forge
Hideaway
1995
as Rose Orwetto
Power of Attorney
1995
as Joan Armstrong
The Break
1995
as Jennifer Irons
The Outer Limits
1995
as Karen Heatherton
Boulevard
1994
as Ola
Boca
1994
as J.J.
Time Runner
1993
as Karen Donaldson
When the Party's Over
1993
as M.J.
Father & Son: Dangerous Relations
1993
as Yvonne
Melrose Place
1992
as Carrie Fellows
Highlander: The Series
1992
as Claudia Jardine
The Borrower
1991
as Diana Pierce
Prison Stories: Women on the Inside
1991
as Rhonda
Chaindance
1991
as Ilene Curtis
Tales from the Darkside: The Movie
1990
as Carola (segment ‘Lover’s Vow’)
Far Out Man
1990
as Rae Dawn Chong
Amazon
1990
as Paola
Denial
1990
as Julie
Curiosity Kills
1990
as Jane
Walking After Midnight
1988
as Self
The Principal
1987
as Hilary Orozco
Running Out of Luck
1987
as Slave Girl
The Squeeze
1987
as Rachel Dobs
Zabagabee
1987
Soul Man
1986
as Sarah Walker
Casey at the Bat
1986
as Circe Lafemme
The Color Purple
1985
as Squeak
Commando
1985
as Cindy
American Flyers
1985
as Sarah
City Limits
1985
as Yogi
Badge of the Assassin
1985
as Christine Horn
Tall Tales & Legends
1985
as Circe Lafemme
Choose Me
1984
as Pearl Antoine
Beat Street
1984
as Tracy Carlson
Fear City
1984
as Leila
Cheech & Chong's The Corsican Brothers
1984
as The Gypsy
The Hitchhiker
1983
as Leesa White
St. Elsewhere
1982
as Hooker
Late Night with David Letterman
1982
as Self - Guest
Quest for Fire
1981
as Ika
À propos de 'La guerre du feu'
1981
as Self
Top of the Hill
1980
as Rita
Stony Island
1978
as Janetta
The Whiz Kid and the Mystery at Riverton
1974
as Greta
The Dick Cavett Show
1968
as Self - Guest