Ruby Dee

Age: 85
Height: 158 cm

Birth Place: Cleveland, Ohio, USA
Born: Oct. 27th, 1924

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TRIVIA:

1995: She and husband 'Ossie Davis' (qv) were awarded the American National Medal of the Arts from the National Endowment of the Arts in Washington, DC.
Is an honorary member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
In 2008, at the age of 83, she became the second oldest actress to be nominated for an Academy Award. The oldest is 'Gloria Stuart' (qv).
She is a member of the NAACP, CORE, Student Non-Violent Coordinating Committee, Southern Christian Leadership Council.
Says her favorite quote comes from the book, "Charlotte's Web": "'Isn't Life peculiar!' said Jeremy. 'Compared to what?' said the spider.".
Has three children, Nora, 'Guy Davis (I)' (qv) and Hasna.
Attended Hunter College.
1989: Voted into the NAACP image award Hall of Fame with husband 'Ossie Davis' (qv).

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