Actress: A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

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Preview Image Rae Dawn Chong
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Birth Name: Rae Dawn Chong

Birth Date: 1961-02-28

Birth Place: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Details

Alternate Names: ری داون چونگ

Physical Characteristics: N/A

Career

First Appearances:

  • The Whiz Kid and the Mystery at Riverton (1974) as Greta

Most Important Roles:

  • The Color Purple (1985) as Squeak
  • The Principal (1987) as Hilary Orozco
  • Commando (1985) as Cindy
  • Tales from the Darkside: The Movie (1990) as Carola (segment ‘Lover’s Vow’)
  • Far Out Man (1990) as Herself
  • Soul Man (1986) as Sarah Walker
  • Crying Freeman (1995) as Detective Forge
  • Hideaway (1995) as Rose Orwetto
  • The Borrower (1991) as Diana Pierce
  • Choose Me (1984) as Pearl Antoine

Career Highlights:

  • The Color Purple (1985)
  • The Principal (1987)
  • Commando (1985)
  • Tales from the Darkside: The Movie (1990)
  • Far Out Man (1990)
  • Soul Man (1986)
  • Crying Freeman (1995)
  • Hideaway (1995)
  • The Borrower (1991)
  • Choose Me (1984)

Awards

Awards:

  • Won Genie - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role (1983)
  • Won Invisible Woman Award (2021)
  • Nominated for 1 FANtastic Award - Best Supporting Actress in a Feature Film (2019)
  • Nominated for 1 FANtastic Award - Best Ensemble Cast (2019)

Full Biography

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 versatility across comedies, dramas, and thrillers. Continuing to act in the 90s and beyond, Chong has also been a philanthropist, supporting charities and even discovering a future star (Chris Pratt) during his early days as a waiter. With her impactful performances, Rae Dawn Chong remains a remarkable figure in the entertainment industry.


About the Movie: La guerre du feu (1981)

Poster for La guerre du feu (1981)
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Release Year: 1981

Nation: Canada, France

Alternative Title: La guerra del fuego, Quest for Fire, A Guerra do Fogo, Борба за огън, 人类创世, 火之战, 火种, 觅火, Rat za vatru, Boj o oheň, Kampen om ilden, Taistelu tulesta, Am Anfang war das Feuer, O polemos gia tin fotia, O polemos tis fotias, A tűz háborúja, Leitin að eldinum, Jinrui sôsei, 人類創世, Strijd om het vuur, Ildkrigen, Walka o ogień, In cautarea focului, Razboiul focului, Потрага за ватром, Boj o oheň, Битва за огонь, En busca del fuego, La recerca del foc, Kampen om elden, Ateş Savaşı

Director: Jean-Jacques Annaud

Writer: Gérard Brach, J.H. Rosny Sr.

Production & Genre

Awards & Similar

Awards:

  • Won 1 Oscar | 11 wins & 8 nominations total

Similar:

  • Field of Dreams (1989)
  • Topaz (1969)
  • Le Pion (1978)
  • The Bear (1988)
  • The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian (2008)

Keywords

Story

Based on Jean M. Auel's novel of the same name, 'La guerre du feu' (1981) directed by Jean-Jacques Annaud follows the story of a young caveman named Ayla, who gets separated from her clan during a volcanic eruption. She subsequently encounters another tribe called the Mammoth Hunters and joins them to survive in this harsh prehistoric world filled with danger.

Summary

'La guerre du feu' is an adventure drama film set during the prehistoric era. It's based on Jean M. Auel's novel of the same name, marking one of the first instances where a novel from the Earth's Children series was adapted for cinema. The movie was directed by French filmmaker Jean-Jacques Annaud in 1981.