Ruby Dee

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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).

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Actor/Actress
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Hair Color
Black
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Hair Length
Short
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Eye Color
Brown
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Height
5' 2"
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Ethnicity
White / European Descent
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Body Type
Slim
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Nationality
United States
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Ruby Dee has been suggested to play 83 roles. Click below to see other actors suggested for each role, and vote for who you think would play the role best.

Ruby Dee

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Blind Al

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Deadpool (1996)

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Deadpool (1996)
Ruby Dee

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Tiana

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The Princess and the Frog-1960's

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Tiana
Ruby Dee

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Flo

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Cars (1966)

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Cars (1966)
Ruby Dee

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Blind Al

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Deadpool (1996)

4 Yes

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Deadpool (1996)
Ruby Dee

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Lisa McDowell

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Coming to America(1948)

4 Yes

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Coming to America(1948)
Ruby Dee

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Princess Tiana Rogers

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Classic Hero Actors as Modern Heros

4 Yes

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Princess Tiana Rogers
Ruby Dee

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Toadette

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Super Mario Bros (1960s)

4 Yes

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Super Mario Bros (1960s)
Ruby Dee

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Toadette

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Hanna-Barbera's Super Mario Bros.

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Hanna-Barbera's Super Mario Bros.
Ruby Dee

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Mother Abagail Freemantle

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George A. Romero's The Stand (1980)

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George A. Romero's The Stand (1980)
Ruby Dee

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Ginger Ale

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Kingsman: The Golden Circle (1970)

3 Yes

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Kingsman: The Golden Circle (1970)
Ruby Dee

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Nancy Birch

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Prisoners (1973)

3 Yes

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Prisoners (1973)
Ruby Dee

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Amanda Waller

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The Suicide Squad (1977)

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The Suicide Squad (1977)
Ruby Dee

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Ohio

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Famous People by US State (also Canadian province)

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Famous People by US State (also Canadian province)
Ruby Dee

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Zecora

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My Little Pony (1950-1959)

3 Yes

0 No

My Little Pony (1950-1959)
Ruby Dee

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Princess Tiana Rogers

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The Princess and the Frog (1939)

3 Yes

0 No

Princess Tiana Rogers
Ruby Dee

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R

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Best Actor and Actress staring with every letter

3 Yes

1 No

Best Actor and Actress staring with every letter
Ruby Dee

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Blind Al

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Deadpool (90s)

2 Yes

0 No

Deadpool (90s)
Ruby Dee

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Blind Al

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Deadpool (1996)

2 Yes

0 No

Deadpool (1996)
Ruby Dee

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Amanda Waller

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Suicide Squad (1996)

2 Yes

0 No

Suicide Squad (1996)
Ruby Dee

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Oda Mae Brown

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Ghost (1980)

2 Yes

0 No

Ghost (1980)
Ruby Dee

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Amanda Waller

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The Suicide Squad (1986)

2 Yes

0 No

Amanda Waller
Ruby Dee

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Bela Real

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The Batman (1953)

2 Yes

0 No

The Batman (1953)
Ruby Dee

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Amanda Waller

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Michael Bay’s Suicide Squad (1996)

2 Yes

0 No

Michael Bay’s Suicide Squad (1996)
Ruby Dee

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Bella Reál (Gotham Politician)

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The Batman in Classic Hollywood (1950s)

2 Yes

0 No

The Batman in Classic Hollywood (1950s)

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