Actress Ruby Dee

Ruby dee was an american actress playwright screenwriter activist poet and journalist perhaps best known for starring in the 1961 film a raisin in the sun.

Actress ruby dee.

She is best known for originating the role of ruth younger in the stage and film versions of a raisin in the sun 1961. She s also known for her civic work. She is perhaps best known for originating the role of ruth younger in the stage and film versions of a raisin in the sun 1961. Ruby dee born ruby ann wallace.

She is best known for originating the role of ruth younger in the stage and film versions of a raisin in the sun 1961. Ruby dee byname of ruby ann wallace born october 27 1922 cleveland ohio u s died june 11 2014 new rochelle new york american actress and social activist who was known for her pioneering work in african american theatre and film and for her outspoken civil rights activism. Ruby dee was an american actress poet playwright screenwriter journalist and civil rights activist. October 27 1922 june 11 2014 was an american actress poet playwright screenwriter journalist and civil rights activist.

Ruby dee was an american actress poet playwright screenwriter journalist and civil rights activist.