Ruby Dee

About

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

CSI: Crime Scene InvestigationSeries • 2000American ExperienceSeries • 1988The FugitiveSeries • 1963American PlayhouseSeries • 1982Touched by an AngelSeries • 1994The Golden GirlsSeries • 1985Police WomanSeries • 1974The DefendersSeries • 1961China BeachSeries • 1988Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every ChildSeries • 1995American GangsterMovie • 2007Spenser: For HireSeries • 1985The StandSeries • 1994Little BillSeries • 1999Do the Right ThingMovie • 1989The Great AdventureSeries • 1963Roots: The Next GenerationsSeries • 1979Cat PeopleMovie • 1982A Thousand WordsMovie • 2012Baby GeniusesMovie • 1999Just CauseMovie • 1995Jungle FeverMovie • 1991A Simple WishMovie • 1997Cop & ½Movie • 1993