Rae Dawn Chong

**Rae Dawn Chong** is a renowned Canadian-American actress who made her first major screen appearance in the 1978 musical drama film *Stony Island*. Her performance in the 1981 fantasy film *Quest for Fire* gained significant recognition and led to her receiving the Genie Award for Best Actress. Chong's acting career encompasses a range of roles in films like *Beat Street (1984)*, *American Flyers (1985)*, *The Color Purple (1985)*, *Commando (1985)*, *Soul Man (1986)*, *The Principal (1987)*, *Tales from the Darkside (1990)*, *Time Runner (1993)*, and *Boulevard (1994)*. Aside from her acting career, she's known for her distinguished family background as the daughter of comedian and actor Tommy Chong. From a young age, Chong showed interest in her family's film-related activities, something that deeply influenced her future career choices. Chong's acting legacy continues, with notable performances in television, including a starring role in the science fiction drama series *Mysterious Ways* from 2000 to 2002. She also made appearances in *Wild Card*, *Better Things*, and *9-1-1*. In 2021, she took on the character of Betty Currie in the FX series *Impeachment: American Crime Story*. That same year, she received the *Invisible Woman Award* from the Women Film Critics Circle. Chong's contribution to the film industry extends to scouting and offering opportunities to upcoming talents, a notable example being her discovery of Chris Pratt, whom she cast in her directorial debut. In 2022, she played Florence de Pointe du Lac in the AMC series *Interview with the Vampire*.