Rae Dawn Chong
Rae Dawn Chong has been in film and television for 37 years, starring in
Quest for Fire (her first major role) to
Commando with
Arnold Schwarzenegger, as well as over 40 television and stage productions. Most recently, she has been writing screenplays and winning awards for her writing (Wild Sound Competition in Toronto for
Blunt), as well as directing and producing. She is also busy playing competitive tennis and teaching both writing and fitness. She currently lives in New Hampshire.
Jeff, Who Lives at Home, is her first feature film in over five year.
Chong is excited to be back and hopes to continue the current rush of film and television opportunities coming her way. She is developing a television pilot called Floaters, as well as a feature called Typhooned. And yes, she is the eldest daughter of Tommy Chong of Cheech and Chong. She has one son, two dogs and a very happy home life.
Rae Dawn Chong Facts
Selected Filmography
| The Principal |
| The Color Purple |
| Quest for Fire |
| Commando |
| Beat Street |
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