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Ruby DeeAmerican actress, poet, playwright, screenwriter, journalist and public figure.
Date of Birth: 27.10.1924
Country:  USA |
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Biography of Ruby Dee
Ruby Dee was an American actress, poet, playwright, screenwriter, journalist, and activist. She was born on October 27, 1924, in Cleveland, Ohio, to Gladys and Edward. Although her parents had no connection to the arts, they never hindered their daughter's desire to become an actress. Unfortunately, Ruby's mother left the family, and her father had to raise her alone for some time. After a while, her father remarried to teacher Emma Amelia Benson, who became Ruby's surrogate mother. The actress grew up in Harlem, New York. In 1945, she graduated from Hunter College with a degree and excellent knowledge of French and Spanish. Around the same time, Ruby was a member of the Delta Sigma Theta society.
Acting Career
Ruby Dee first appeared on the theatrical stage of Broadway, and in 1950, she made her film debut in "The Jackie Robinson Story." Her creative career was incredibly productive in all areas of the arts for almost eight decades. Ruby Dee gained special popularity in the 1960s when there was a high demand for her talented performances. She excelled in television series and received eight Emmy Awards nominations. However, she only received the award in the 1990s for her role in the television film "Decoration Day." In 2007, Ruby Dee also won a Grammy Award for her outstanding album. In the same year, she was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role as Mama Lucas in the film "American Gangster." She also won a Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Award for the same role. Interestingly, Ruby Dee is currently the second oldest nominee for this prestigious award, with the first place held by 87-year-old Gloria Stuart, who starred in "Titanic."
Personal Life
Ruby Dee's personal life had its ups and downs. Her first marriage ended in divorce, but her second marriage to Ossie Davis was a happy one. Together with her husband, Ruby Dee raised three children, two daughters, and a son. Currently, the actress continues to be interested in creativity. Despite her advanced age, Ruby Dee remains active and participates in various aspects of life.
