Ruby Dee
Actor

Ruby Dee

Ruby Dee is credited on 26 movies and 14 TV shows, best known by TMDB votes for American Gangster, Do the Right Thing and CSI: Crime Scene Investigation.

Born October 27, 1922 in Cleveland, Ohio, USA; died June 11, 2014.

Filmography · 40 titles

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About 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...

Biography from TMDB, written by its community.

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