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Ruby Dee - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | October 27, 1922 |
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| Died | June 11, 2014 (age 91) |
| Birthplace | Cleveland, Ohio, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Scorpio - (see also Ruby Dee's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Dog |
| Generation | Greatest Generation |
| Known For | Her roles in 'A Raisin in the Sun', 'American Gangster', and 'Do the Right Thing', as well as her activism alongside husband Ossie Davis. |
Intro
Ruby Dee was a celebrated American actress, poet, playwright, screenwriter, and civil rights activist. Known for her groundbreaking work in film, theater, and television, she was also a powerful voice in the struggle for racial equality.
Early Life & Background
Ruby Dee was born Ruby Ann Wallace on October 27, 1922, in Cleveland, Ohio. She later moved to Harlem, New York, where she attended Hunter College, graduating with a degree in Romance languages in 1945.[1][2]
Career Highlights
- Starred as Ruth Younger in both the Broadway and film versions of 'A Raisin in the Sun'.
- Earned an Academy Award nomination for her supporting role in 'American Gangster' (2007).
- Won a Grammy, Emmy, Obie, and Screen Actors Guild Award.
- Frequently collaborated with husband Ossie Davis on screen and in civil rights activism.
- Noted for prominent roles in 'Gone Are the Days', 'Edge of the City', and 'Do the Right Thing'.
Trivia
- Dee and Ossie Davis were married for over 50 years and were major figures in the Civil Rights Movement.
- She was one of the first African-American women to appear in major television and film roles.
- Dee and Davis were awarded the National Medal of Arts in 1995.
FAQs
People also ask
When was Ruby Dee born?
Ruby Dee was born the 27 October 1922.
Where is Ruby Dee from?
Cleveland, Ohio, USA.
On Her Birth-Day
About October 27th, 1922, in brief:
- Historical events: On October 27, 1922, Benito Mussolini was appointed Prime Minister of Italy by King Victor Emmanuel III, following the March on Rome and the resignation of the previous government.
- Day of the week: October 27th, 1922 was a Friday
- Zodiac Sign: Scorpio (in western zodiac), Dog (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: I'm Just Wild About Harry by Paul Whiteman & His Orchestra
- Popular movie: Sherlock Holmes directed by Guy Ritchie
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