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).
| Name | Ruby Dee |
|---|---|
| Also Known As | Ruby Ann Wallace |
| Birthday | 1922-10-27 |
| Deathday | 2014-06-11 |
| Gender | Female |
| IMDB | Ruby Dee profile on IMDB |
| Place of Birth | Cleveland, Ohio, USA |
