Born in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada — Feb 28 1961
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 ve…
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Stacey Mullins

Carrie Fellows

Atty. Westland

Claudia Jardine

Hooker

Betty Currie

Karen Heatherton

Self

Lynn Thomas

Leesa White

Florence de Pointe du Lac


Dr. Peggy Fowler

Sophie Mason

Cindy

Circe Lafemme

Squeak
Self


Detective Forge

Carola (segment ‘Lover’s Vow’)

Ika

Sarah Walker

Leila

Dory Ryder

Rose Orwetto


Yogi

Tracy Carlson

Carol

Ilene Curtis

M.J.

Rachel Dobs

Mary Reed

Hilary Orozco

Sarah

Christine Horn

Felicia

Rae Dawn Chong

Sitter 5

Jenita

Woman at Bar (uncredited)

Pearl Antoine

Julie

Rhonda

Sally

Janetta

Herself

Jane

Diana Pierce

Detective Burdine

Jenny


Ruth
Self

Sister Caroline

Ola

Cassandra Turner

Rita

Mayda

Yvonne

Special Agent Danzig

Madison Taylor

Karen Donaldson

The Gypsy

Ann Rich

Self

Circe Lafemme

The Woman

Paola

D.A. Linda Garcia

Joan Armstrong

Accountant

Slave Girl

Mama Marks

J.J.

Nurse Virginia

Jennifer Irons

Black Woman

Directing




Vivian
Greta

Delores

Mary
Self
Herself