Ruby Dee
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).
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
Cast Credits
Betty and Coretta
as Narrator
A Thousand Words
as Annie McCall
Video Girl
as Valerie
The Perfect Age of Rock 'n' Roll
as Miss Candy
America
as Mrs. Harper
Steam
as Doris
American Gangster
as Mama Lucas
All About Us
as Ms. Ella
The Way Back Home
as Maude
No. 2
as Nanna Maria
Their Eyes Were Watching God
as Nanny
Taking Back Our Town
as Emelda West
Feast of All Saints
as Elsie Claviere
Finding Buck McHenry
as Mrs. Henry
A Storm in Summer
as Grandmother
Having Our Say: The Delany Sisters' First 100 Years
as Annie Elizabeth 'Bessie' Delany
Baby Geniuses
as Margo
Passing Glory
as Mommit Porter
The Wall
as Mrs. Mitchell (segment "The Badge")
A Simple Wish
as Hortence
Captive Heart: The James Mink Story
as Indigo
Mr. and Mrs. Loving
as Sophia
Just Cause
as Evangeline Ferguson
Tuesday Morning Ride
as Jennie
Whitewash
as Grandmother (voice)
Cop & ½
as Rachel
The Ernest Green Story
as Lydia Wilson
Jazztime Tale
as Narrator (voice)
Jungle Fever
as Lucinda Purify
Crew Credits
Uptight
Writer