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Ruby Dee

Ruby Dee is known for American Gangster (2007), Do the Right Thing (1989), A Thousand Words (2012).

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).

Questions about Ruby Dee

How many Ruby Dee films are in the catalogue?

The CineQuiz catalogue has 93 films with Ruby Dee, from 1946 to 2026.

What is the best rated Ruby Dee film?

The best rated Ruby Dee film in the catalogue is Do the Right Thing (1989), rated 7.8.

What was the first Ruby Dee film?

The first Ruby Dee film in the catalogue is No Way Out, from 1950.

Who has Ruby Dee worked with the most?

In the catalogue, Ruby Dee shares the most credits with Ossie Davis (3 films), Sidney Poitier (3 films) and David Susskind (2 films).

People data: TMDb.

AWARDS 14 Wins 1 Nominations

Known for

Trivia

Also works as
writer
Studied at
Hunter College · Hunter College High School
Spouse
Ossie Davis

Trivia from Wikidata, licensed CC0.

Full filmography

93 films — 93 in the catalogue

Series and TV shows

16 titles

People data: TMDb.

Cast