Ruby Dee
- Born
- October 27, 1922
- Died
- June 11, 2014
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).
Acting
By IMDb rating
Do the Right Thing
Mother Sister
American Gangster
Mama Lucas
Uptight
Laurie
Feast of All Saints
Elsie Claviere
A Thousand Words
Annie McCall
Crew
By IMDb ratingUptight
Writer