Ruby Dee
Ruby Ann Wallace
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).
| Known for | Acting |
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| Born | 27 Oct 1922 |
| Died | 11 Jun 2014 |
| Place of birth | Cleveland, Ohio, USA |
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