Place of Birth: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Rae Dawn Chong
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 | Cast | Year |
|---|---|---|
| The Color Purple | Squeak | 1985 |
| The Principal | Hilary Orozco | 1987 |
| Commando | Cindy | 1985 |
| Tales from the Darkside: The Movie | Carola (segment ‘Lover’s Vow’) | 1990 |
| Far Out Man | Herself | 1990 |
| Soul Man | Sarah Walker | 1986 |
| Crying Freeman | Detective Forge | 1995 |
| Hideaway | Rose Orwetto | 1995 |
| The Borrower | Diana Pierce | 1991 |
| Choose Me | Pearl Antoine | 1984 |
| American Flyers | Sarah | 1985 |
| Max Havoc - Ring of Fire | Sister Caroline | 2006 |
| Quest for Fire | Ika | 1981 |
| Constellation | Jenita | 2007 |
| Cyrus: Mind of a Serial Killer | Vivian | 2010 |
| Beat Street | Tracy Carlson | 1984 |
| Time Runner | Karen Donaldson | 1993 |
| Deadly Skies | Madison Taylor | 2006 |
| Fear City | Leila | 1984 |
| Dangerous Attraction | Ann Rich | 2000 |
| Goodbye America | Special Agent Danzig | 1997 |
| Boulevard | Ola | 1994 |
| Jeff, Who Lives at Home | Carol | 2012 |
| Valentine's Day | Sally | 1998 |
| Running Out of Luck | Slave Girl | 1987 |
| When the Party's Over | M.J. | 1993 |
| The Squeeze | Rachel Dobs | 1987 |
| Mask of Death | Cassandra Turner | 1996 |
| Pegasus Vs. Chimera | Mayda | 2012 |
| The Mistress | 2023 | |
| Amazon | Paola | 1990 |
| Denial | Julie | 1990 |
| Boca | J.J. | 1994 |
| Prison Stories: Women on the Inside | Rhonda | 1991 |
| Father & Son: Dangerous Relations | Yvonne | 1993 |
| We Are Gathered Here Today | Mary Reed | 2022 |
| Things I Forgot to Remember | Mary | 1999 |
| Curiosity Kills | Jane | 1990 |
| Highball | Rae Dawn Chong | 2002 |
| Power of Attorney | Joan Armstrong | 1995 |
| The Break | Jennifer Irons | 1995 |
| Starlight | 1996 | |
| Casey at the Bat | Circe Lafemme | 1986 |
| City Limits | Yogi | 1985 |
| Knock 'em Dead | Jenny | 2014 |
| Walking After Midnight | Self | 1988 |
| The Top of the Hill | Rita | 1980 |
| Cheech & Chong's The Corsican Brothers | The Gypsy | 1984 |
| Scared to Death | Ruth | 2024 |
| Chaindance | Ilene Curtis | 1991 |
| Alibi | D.A. Linda Garcia | 1997 |
| Shiver | Detective Burdine | 2012 |
| Small Time | The Woman | 1996 |
| Badge of the Assassin | Christine Horn | 1985 |
| Stony Island | Janetta | 1978 |
| Five Minutes | Delores | 2017 |
| The Visit | Felicia | 2001 |
| Reborn | Dory Ryder | 2018 |
| The Tulsa Lynching of 1921: A Hidden Story | 2000 | |
| Tales Behind The Darkside: The Making Of Four Ghoulish Fables | Herself | 2020 |
| The Sleeping Negro | Black Woman | 2021 |
| For Hope | Woman at Bar (uncredited) | 1996 |
| The Whiz Kid and the Mystery at Riverton | Greta | 1974 | Series | Cast | Year |
| St. Elsewhere | 1982 | |
| Judging Amy | Atty. Westland | 1999 |
| Mysterious Ways | Dr. Peggy Fowler | 2000 |
| E! True Hollywood Story | 1996 | |
| That's So Raven | Lynn Thomas | 2003 |
| Melrose Place | Carrie Fellows | 1992 |
| Wild Card | Sophie Mason | 2003 |
| The Hitchhiker | Leesa White | 1983 |
| The Outer Limits | Karen Heatherton | 1995 |
| Open Access | Self | 2004 |
| Charity Jam | Self | 2005 |
| American Crime Story | Betty Currie | 2016 |
| Celebrity Family Feud | Self | 2015 |
| Celebrity Ghost Stories | Self | 2009 |
| Interview with the Vampire | Florence de Pointe du Lac | 2022 |
| Highlander: The Series | Claudia Jardine | 1992 |
| Tall Tales & Legends | Circe Lafemme | 1985 |
| 9-1-1 | Stacey Mullins | 2018 |
| The Dick Cavett Show | Self - Guest | 1968 |
| Better Things | 2016 |
