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Ruby Dee

Birthday

1922-10-27

Place of Birth

Cleveland, Ohio, USA

Biography

Ruby Dee 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 and Do the Right Thing.
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2012 5.8
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as

2011
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2011 5.7
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as Miss Candy

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2009 6.2
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2007 7.8
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as

2007
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All About Us

2007 4.6
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as Ms. Ella

2007
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2001 6.5
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as Elsie Claviere

2001
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2000 5.9
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as Mrs. Henry

2000
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1999 6.3
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as

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1999 7.5
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1999
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1999 2.6
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as Margo

1999
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A Simple Wish

1997 5.3
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as Hortence

1997
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1996 7.1
Mr. and Mrs. Loving

as Sophia

1996
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1995 6.4
Just Cause

as Evangeline Ferguson

1995
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1994 7.1
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as

1994
Whitewash

Whitewash

1994 7.3
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as Grandmother (voice)

1994
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1993 4.2
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as Rachel

1993
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1991 6.6
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as Lucinda Purify

1991
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1990 5.7
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as Corrine Dart

1990
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1990 6.9
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as Jackie's Mother

1990
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1990 7.2
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as Rowena

1990
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Do the Right Thing

1989 8
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as Mother Sister

1989
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1988 7
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1988
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1985 6.7
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1985
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1985 6.7
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1985
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1982 6.2
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as Female

1982
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1979 7
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1976 5.3
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1974 6.6
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