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Ruby Dee is an American entertainer known for the films A Raisin in the Sun and American Gangster.

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10 Quick Facts About Ruby Dee

  • Full Name: Ruby Dee
  • Nationality: American
  • Profession: Entertainer
  • Known For: the film A Raisin in the Sun
  • Age: 103 years old
  • Date of Birth: October 27, 1922
  • Place of Birth: Cleveland, Ohio
  • Marital Status: Widowed
  • Spouse / Partner: Ossie Davis
  • Popular As: Ruby Ann Wallace

Ruby Dee Age

Ruby Dee is about 104 years old as of 2026. Ruby Dee was born in 1922.

Ruby Dee Height

Ruby Dee stands at a height of 5 feet 1 inches. This is approximately 155 cm.

Education

She attended Hunter College, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in French and Spanish.

  • Hunter College
    • Qualification: Bachelor of Arts
    • Field of Study: French and Spanish
    • Period: 1945

Career & Work

Ruby Dee has worked across entertainment and public-facing media roles.

Organization: American Negro Theatre
Role: Apprentice
Period: 1940s
Details: Harlem, NY

Rise to Fame

Ruby Dee became known through the film A Raisin in the Sun.

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 — ATAS
    Decoration Day
  • Grammy Award — NARAS
    With 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)

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