Rae Dawn Chong - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline

Born	February 28, 1961
Age	65
Birthplace	Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Zodiac Sign	Pisces - (see also Rae Dawn Chong's horoscope and birth chart)
Chinese Zodiac	Ox
Generation	Baby Boomer Generation
Known For	Notable roles in 'Quest for Fire' (1981), 'Commando' (1985), and 'The Color Purple' (1985)

Intro

Rae Dawn Chong is a Canadian-American actress known for her work in film and television. She gained prominence in the 1980s for roles in notable films such as 'Quest for Fire' and 'Commando.'

Early Life & Background

Rae Dawn Chong is the daughter of comedian and actor Tommy Chong and Maxine Sneed. She grew up primarily in Vancouver. Her father is of Chinese and Scottish-Irish descent, and her mother is of Black Canadian and Cherokee descent.

Career Highlights

Breakout role in 'Quest for Fire' (1981), for which she won the Genie Award for Best Actress.
Starred as Cindy opposite Arnold Schwarzenegger in 'Commando' (1985).
Played Squeak in the acclaimed film 'The Color Purple' (1985).
Appeared in films such as 'Beat Street' (1984), 'Soul Man' (1986), and 'Jeff, Who Lives at Home' (2011).
Had recurring and guest roles on television series including 'Wild Card' and 'Mysterious Ways.'

Trivia

She is the daughter of Tommy Chong, one half of the legendary comedy duo Cheech & Chong.
Rae Dawn Chong was briefly married to actor C. Thomas Howell, her co-star in 'Soul Man.'
She was the first woman of color to win the Best Actress Genie Award for her role in 'Quest for Fire.'

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