Ruby Dee

Acting

Ruby Dee

Ruby Dee is best known for CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, The Stand, The Golden Girls and Touched by an Angel. Ruby Dee was born on October 27, 1922. Ruby Dee died on June 11, 2014 at the age of 91.

Born
October 27, 1922
Place of birth
Cleveland, Ohio, USA
Died
June 11, 2014 (91 years old)

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).

Known for

Filmography

Frequently asked questions

What movies and shows has Ruby Dee been in?

Ruby Dee is best known for CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, The Stand, The Golden Girls and Touched by an Angel.

When was Ruby Dee born?

Ruby Dee was born on October 27, 1922. (Cleveland, Ohio, USA)

How old is Ruby Dee?

Ruby Dee died on June 11, 2014 at the age of 91.

Updated: October 24, 2026 ·