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Ruby Dee

(1922–2014) Actor United States

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Ruby Dee was an actor from the United States, best known for Two Ways to Count to Ten.

Quick Facts About Ruby Dee

Born
October 27, 1922
Died
June 11, 2014
Nationality
United States
Profession
Actor
Notable works
Two Ways to Count to Ten
Spouse
Ossie Davis

About Ruby Dee

Ruby Dee was an American actress. She was married to Ossie Davis, with whom she frequently performed until his death in 2005. She received numerous accolades, including an Emmy Award, a Grammy Award, an Obie Award, and a Drama Desk Award, as well as a nomination for an Academy Award. She was honored with the National Medal of Arts in 1995, the Screen Actors Guild Life Achievement Award in 2000, and the Kennedy Center Honors in 2004.

Biography source: Wikipedia

Awards & Honors

Black Filmmakers Hall of Fame Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie Screen Actors Guild Life Achievement Award Kennedy Center Honors National Medal of Arts Spingarn Medal Marian Anderson Award Paul Robeson Award
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Ohio Women's Hall of Fame NAACP Image Award – Chairman's Award Humanitarian of the Year Crystal Award Audie Award for Best Female Narrator honorary degree from Spelman College

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