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Ruby Dee was an American actress, poet, playwright, screenwriter, journalist and civil rights activist. She starred in A Raisin in the Sun, American Gangster, Do the Right Thing and more. See her full biography, filmography, awards and trivia on IMDb.
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She made her film debut in That Man of Mine (1946) before landing a leading roles in films such as The Jackie Robinson Story (1950), Edge of the City (1957), Take a Giant Step (1959), and Buck and the Preacher (1972). She also acted in the Ossie Davis film Black Girl (1972), and the Spike Lee films Do the Right Thing (1989) and Jungle Fever (1991).
Apr 30, 2024 · The couple acted in several movies by director Spike Lee, including Do the Right Thing (1989) and Jungle Fever (1991). Among their television credits are Roots: The Next Generations (1979), Martin Luther King: The Dream and the Drum (1986), and The Stand (1994).
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A Raisin in the Sun: Directed by Daniel Petrie. With Sidney Poitier, Claudia McNeil, Ruby Dee, Diana Sands. A substantial insurance payment could mean either financial salvation or personal ruin for a poor black family.
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Ruby Dee was an actor, author, activist and a legend of American cinema. See her full list of movies and TV shows, from The Jackie Robinson Story to Do the Right Thing, and find where to watch them.
Aug 16, 2023 · Ruby Dee was an American actress, playwright, screenwriter, activist, poet and journalist, who starred in films like A Raisin in the Sun and American Gangster. She was married to Ossie Davis and worked with him on many projects, both on stage and screen.
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