Ruby Dee
ActingAlso in Writing and Sound
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Born October 27, 1922·Died June 11, 2014 (at 91)·Cleveland, Ohio, USA·Female
Biography
Ruby Dee (October 27, 1922 – June 11, 2014) was an American actress, poet, playwright, screenwriter, journalist, and civil rights activist. She originated the role of "Ruth Younger" in the stage and film versions of A Raisin in the Sun. Her other notable film roles include The Jackie Robinson Story (1950), Do the Right Thing (1989) and American Gangster (2007).
Known for
the most rated titles across all credits
Filmography
124 credits across 122 titlesActing
97 creditsWriting
2 creditsSound
1 creditAs self
24 creditsTalk shows, festival coverage and documentary appearances, kept out of the acting list.
