Ruby Dee
Person
1
Popularity
114
Credits
1922
Born
USA
Origin
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).
Known For
Acting
Birthday
1922-10-27
Place of Birth
Cleveland, Ohio, USA
Died
2014-06-11
Also Known As
Ruby Ann Wallace
