Ruby Dee is an American actor best known for playing Ruth Younger in the film A Raisin in the Sun.
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Best Known For:The film A Raisin in the Sun
Breakthrough:Starred as Ruth Younger in the original Broadway production of A Raisin in the Sun in 1959
10 Quick Facts About Ruby Dee
- Full Name: Ruby Dee
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Entertainer
- Known For: The film A Raisin in the Sun
- Date of Birth: October 27, 1922
- Age: 103 years old
- 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's career includes acting and entertainment roles with American Negro Theatre.
Organization: American Negro Theatre
Role: Apprentice
Period: 1940s
Details: Harlem, NY
Rise to Fame
Ruby Dee rose to prominence for her role in the film A Raisin in the Sun.
Notable Works
Notable screen roles include American Gangster and A Raisin in the Sun.
- 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 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.
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
- Eye Color: Brown
- Hair Color: Black
Family & Relationships
- Father: Edward Wallace
- Mother: Gladys Hightower
- Marital Status: Widowed
- Spouse / Partner: Ossie Davis
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $45K - $188K (Est)
- Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M (Est)
- Source of Income: Employment
Related Biographies
- Ossie Davis (Spouse • Husband and long-term collaborator)
