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Ruby Dee
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Ruby Dee

American actress (1922–2014)

PersonDied aged 91humanQ234360

Also known as Ruby Ann Wallace

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193019401950196019701980199020002010Born 1922Died 2014SpousesOssie Davis (1948–2005)Ossie DavisAwardsSpingarn Medal (2008)Marian Anderson Award (2005)Humanitarian of the Year (2007)Crystal Award (1991)Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie (1991)honorary degree from Spelman College (1991)Ohio Women's Hall of Fame (1986)Black Filmmakers Hall of Fame (1975)Paul Robeson Award (1975)

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  • 1940
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  • 2014
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