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Ruby Dee: American actress (1922–2014).
Born (age 103).
Ruby Dee has 27 credits in our database.
The name Ruby means a Ruby Jewel (Red).
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Ruby Dee (born Ruby Ann Wallace; October 27, 1922 – June 11, 2014) was an American actress. She was married to Ossie Davis, with whom she frequently performed until his death in 2005. She received numerous accolades, including an Emmy Award, a Grammy Award, an Obie Award, and a Drama Desk Award, as well as a nomination for an Academy Award. She was honored with the National Medal of Arts in 1995, the Screen Actors Guild Life Achievement Award in 2000, and the Kennedy Center Honors in 2004. Dee started her career with the American Negro Theatre.
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How old is Ruby Dee?
Ruby Dee is 103 years old, born on .
What movies or shows has Ruby Dee been in?
Ruby Dee has 27 credits in our database. Notable titles include Politics of Love (2011), Steam (2007), American Gangster (2007), No. 2 (2006), The Feast of All Saints (2001).
Where can I find more information about Ruby Dee?
You can find more about Ruby Dee on TMDB, Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.
