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Robbi Chong
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Robbi Lynn Chong
May 28, 1965 Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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Other names | Robby Chong |
Occupation | Actress |
Years active | 1983–2007 2015 |
Robbi Lynn Chong is a Canadian actress and a former model. She was born on May 28, 1965.
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About Robbi Chong
Robbi Chong was born in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. She is the second daughter of Maxine Sneed and Tommy Chong. Her father, Tommy Chong, is a well-known actor, comedian, director, and writer.
Robbi's parents come from different backgrounds. Her mother has both Black Canadian and Cherokee heritage. Her father has Scotch-Irish, French, and Chinese roots. Robbi's older sister, Rae Dawn Chong, is also an actress. Robbi also has three younger half-brothers and a half-sister from her father's second marriage.
Her Career Journey
Robbi Chong studied acting in Los Angeles, California, for two years. After her studies, she started working full-time in acting. She appeared often on stage and in television shows.
Before acting, Robbi was a successful international model. She joined the Click Modeling Agency when she was 19 years old. From 1983 to 1988, she modeled in Paris, France, and was featured on many magazine covers.
Films Robbi Chong Appeared In
Robbi Chong has acted in several movies. Here are some of them:
- Cheech & Chong's The Corsican Brothers (1984) as Princess III
- Sécurité publique (1987) as Suzannah
- Far Out Man (1990) as Dancer
- The Evil Inside Me (1993) as Bobbie
- Jimmy Hollywood (1994) as Casting Secretary
- Ellie Parker (2005) as Acting Student
- Shelter (2007) as Receptionist
- Only God Can (2015) as Patrice
TV Shows Robbi Chong Appeared In
Robbi Chong has also been in many television series. Some of her TV roles include:
- The Cosby Show (1988) as Doctor
- You Bet Your Life (1992)
- Dave's World (1995)
- Murder One (1995) as Reporter #4
- Poltergeist: The Legacy (1996–1999) as Alexandra Moreau
- The Outer Limits (1999, Episode: "Blank Slate") as Hope Wilson
- The Outer Limits (1999, Episode: "Star Crossed") as Teresita Arboleda
- Red Shoe Diaries 12: Girl on a Bike (2000) (segment "Written Word")
- ER (2006) as Sonya Ames