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Ruby Dee

Performer
( b. Oct 27, 1924 Cleveland, Ohio, USA ) Female
Relations: Mother of Guy Davis
Wife of Ossie Davis (December 9, 1948 - his death)


Productions Date of Productions
Checkmates
[Play, Comedy, Original]
  • Starring: Ruby Dee [Mattie Cooper]
 Aug 04, 1988 - Dec 31, 1988
Purlie Victorious
[Play, Comedy, Original]
  • Starring: Ruby Dee [Lutiebell Gussie Mae Jenkins]
 Sep 28, 1961 - May 13, 1962
A Raisin in the Sun
[Play, Drama, Original]
  • Performer: Ruby Dee [Ruth Younger]
 Mar 11, 1959 - Jun 25, 1960
The Smile of the World
[Play, Original]
  • Performer: Ruby Dee [Evelyn]
 Jan 12, 1949 - Jan 15, 1949
A Long Way From Home
[Play, Original]
  • Performer: Ruby Dee [Marcy]
 Feb 08, 1948 - Feb 1948
Jeb
[Play, Original]
  • Performer: Ruby Dee [Libby George]
 Feb 21, 1946 - Feb 28, 1946
Anna Lucasta
[Play, All Black Cast, Original]
  • Performer: Ruby Dee
    • Anna - Replacement
Aug 30, 1944 - Nov 30, 1946
South Pacific
[Play, Original]
  • Performer: Ruby Dee [Native]
 Dec 29, 1943 - Jan 01, 1944
1973 Drama Desk Award Outstanding Performance
winner Ruby Dee (for "Wedding Band") [winner]
1971 Drama Desk Award Outstanding Performance
winner Ruby Dee (for "Boesman and Lena") [winner]
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