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Ruby Dee

Ruby Dee

Born: Oct 27, 1924, Cleveland, Ohio
TV Acting Credits
TV Show
Role
  1. Peyton Place Alma Miles
  2. Stephen King's The Stand Mother Abigail Freemantle
Movie Acting Credits
Year Movie Title
Role
    1. American Gangster
      • Mama Lucas
    2007
    1. Baby Geniuses
    1999
    1. A Simple Wish
      • Hortense
    1997
    1. Jungle Fever
      • Lucinda Purify
    1991
    1. Do the Right Thing
      • Mother Sister
    1989
    1. Cat People
      • Female
    1982
    1. No Way Out
    1950
Won Award
Year Movie / Show
Nomination
Awarded By
      • Best Supporting Actress
        Academy Award
      American Gangster
    2007
      • Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role
        Screen Actors Guild Awards
      American Gangster
    2007
      • Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture
        Screen Actors Guild Awards
      American Gangster
    2007