
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).
Known for

Poitier's Walter Lee
2018 • Self (archive footage)

Life's Essentials with Ruby Dee
2014 • Self

Betty and Coretta
2013 • Narrator

Long Distance Revolutionary: A Journey with Mumia Abu-Jamal
2013 • Self

A Thousand Words
2012 • Annie McCall

Video Girl
2011 • Valerie

Politics of Love
2011

The Perfect Age of Rock 'n' Roll
2011 • Miss Candy
Full filmography
Our Paul: Remembering Paul Robeson
View movie2007 • Self
A Time To Dance: The Life and Work of Norma Canner
View movie1998 • Narrator
Making 'Do the Right Thing'
View movie1989 • Self
Chelsea D.H.O.
View movie1973 • Dr. Bianca Pearson
On Merit
View movie1972 • Narrator (voice)
Now is the Time
View movie1967 • Self
Neighbours
View movie1966 • Vicky Kingsbury











































































