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Ruby Dee

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Ruby Dee

Born 1922-10-27 Died 2014-06-11 Cleveland, Ohio, USA

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).

Selected filmography

Movies and TV shows

Popular acting credits and appearances.