Ruby Dee

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).

Birthday

Oct 27, 1922

Place of birth

Cleveland, Ohio, USA

Deathday

Jun 11, 2014

Also known as

• Ruby Ann Wallace