Ruby Dee

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).

Alongside acting, Ruby Dee is also known as a writer, screenwriter, playwright.

Ruby Dee's most notable role to date came in American Gangster (2007), where she played Mama Lucas. She also appeared in Do the Right Thing (1989) as Mother Sister. Most recently appeared in A Thousand Words (2012) as Annie McCall.

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