Ruby Dee is an American entertainer (Actor and Screenwriter). She was born in Cleveland, Ohio. She is known for her roles in the films A Raisin in the Sun and American Gangster.
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Quick Facts
- Full Name: Ruby Dee
- Profession: Entertainer
- Specialization: Actor and Screenwriter
- Age: 103 years old
- Date of Birth: October 27, 1922
- Place of Birth: Cleveland, Ohio
- Nationality: American
- Height: 5 ft 1 in
- Spouse / Partner: Ossie Davis
- Children: Guy Davis, Nora Day, Hasna Muhammad
Ruby Dee Age
Ruby Dee is 104 years old (estimated). She was born in 1922, but the exact date of birth has not been publicly disclosed.
Ruby Dee Height
Ruby Dee stands at a height of 5 ft 1 in.
Ruby Dee Weight
Ruby Dee's weight has not been publicly reported.
Education
She studied at Hunter College.
- Education 1
- Institution Name: Hunter College
- Qualification: Bachelor of Arts
- Field of Study: French and Spanish
- Period: 1945
Career & Work
She has worked as Apprentice at American Negro Theatre. Her work has included experience in Harlem, NY.
- Apprentice at American Negro Theatre
- Period: 1940s
- Location: Harlem, NY
Rise to Fame
- Starred as Ruth Younger in the original Broadway production of A Raisin in the Sun (1959)
Notable Works
Notable works include American Gangster and A Raisin in the Sun.
Film
- Film: American Gangster (Mama Lucas, 2007) — Academy Award nomination
- Film: A Raisin in the Sun (Ruth Younger, 1961)
Awards & Achievements
- Emmy Award — ATASDecoration Day
- Grammy Award — NARASWith Ossie and Ruby: In This Life Together
Ruby Dee Salary
Ruby Dee receives an estimated annual salary ranging between $45K – $188K. This estimate is based on typical earnings for a Entertainer in their country and may vary depending on seniority, employer, and deals.
Ruby Dee Net Worth
Ruby Dee's net worth is estimated to be between $375K – $3.8M (Est). This includes assets, earnings, and accumulated income, with the primary source of income being their career as an entertainer.
Ruby Dee Family & Relationships
Ruby Dee is widowed. She has 3 children, including Guy Davis and Nora Day.
- Father: Edward Wallace
- Mother: Gladys Hightower
- Children:
- Guy Davis (1952)
- Nora Day
- Hasna Muhammad
Lesser Known Facts
- Ruby Dee was an active civil rights advocate and a personal friend of Martin Luther King Jr.
Ruby Dee Facts
Personal Information
- Full Name: Ruby Dee
- Popular As: Ruby Ann Wallace
- Gender: Female
- Occupation: Entertainer
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Deceased
- Ethnicity: Black / African
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: October 27, 1922
- Age: 103
- Birthday: October 27
- Zodiac Sign: Scorpio
- Place of Birth: Cleveland, Ohio
Measurements
- Height: 5 ft 1 in
- Weight: Not publicly disclosed
- Eye Color: Brown
- Hair Color: Black
Family & Relationships
- Father: Edward Wallace
- Mother: Gladys Hightower
- Marital Status: Widowed
- Spouse / Partner: Ossie Davis
Net Worth & Income
- Primary Income Country: Not publicly disclosed
- Salary: $45K – $188K (Est)
- Net Worth: $375K – $3.8M (Est)
- Source of Income: Employment
Related Biographies
- Ossie Davis (Spouse • Husband and long-term collaborator)
