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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 former model. She was born on May 28, 1965. Robbi is known for her roles in various films and TV shows.
Early Life and Family
Robbi Chong was born in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Her birthday is May 28, 1965. She is the second daughter of Maxine Sneed and Tommy Chong. Her father, Tommy Chong, is a well-known actor, comedian, and writer.
Robbi's parents come from different backgrounds. Her mother is of Black Canadian and Cherokee heritage. Her father is part Scotch-Irish, French, and Chinese. 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.
Career Highlights
Robbi Chong started her acting journey by studying in Los Angeles, California. She spent two years learning her craft. After her studies, she began working full-time on stage and in television.
Before becoming a full-time actress, Robbi was a successful international model. She joined the Click Modeling Agency when she was 19 years old. From 1983 to 1988, she worked as a model in Paris, France, and appeared on many magazine covers.
Film and TV Roles
Robbi Chong has appeared in many movies and television series. Here are some of her notable roles:
Films
- 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 Series
- 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
