Dee Family History & Genealogy

Ruby Dee - Biography Born October 27, 1922 in Cleveland, Ohio, USA Died June 11, 2014 in New Rochelle, New York, USA (natural causes) Birth Name Ruby Ann Wallace Height 5' 2¼" (1.58 m) Ruby Dee was an American actress, poet, playwright, screenwriter, journalist and civil rights activist. She is best known for originating the role of "Ruth Younger" in the stage and film versions of A Raisin in the Sun (1961). She also starred in The Jackie Robinson Story (1950), Cat People (1982), Do the Right Thing (1989), and American Gangster (2007). 2004: Recipient of the Kennedy Center Honors, along with Elton John, Joan Sutherland, John Williams, Warren Beatty, and husband Ossie Davis. Her film debut was That Man of Mine (1946). For her performance as Mahalee Lucas in American Gangster (2007), she was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress. As of 2019, she stands as the second oldest nominee for Best Supporting Actress, behind Gloria Stuart who was 87 when nominated for her role in Titanic for the 70th Academy Awards, 1998. Dee died on June 11, 2014, at her home in New Rochelle, New York, from natural causes at the age of 91. Spouse (2) Ossie Davis (December 1948 - 4 February 2005) (his death) (3 children) Frankie Dee Brown (31 August 1941 - 1945) (divorced) 1989: Voted into the NAACP image award Hall of Fame with husband Ossie Davis. She was 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.". Ruby was an honorary member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Had three children: Guy Davis, Nora Day, and Hasna Muhammad. 1995: She and her husband Ossie Davis were awarded the American National Medal of the Arts from the National Endowment of the Arts in Washington, D.C. Attended and graduated from Hunter College with degrees in French and Spanish in 1944. In 2008, at age 85, she became the second oldest actress to be nominated for an Academy Award. The oldest is Gloria Stuart. Ruby was one of 105 people invited to join AMPAS in 2008. In early 2003, she and her husband signed "Not In My Name", a statement opposing the impending invasion of Iraq. Other signatories included Susan Sarandon, Noam Chomsky, and Howard Zinn. A lifelong friend of Marla Gibbs. Had appeared with Sidney Poitier in four films: No Way Out (1950), Edge of the City (1957), A Raisin in the Sun (1961), and Buck and the Preacher (1972). Had appeared with her husband Ossie Davis in nine films: No Way Out (1950), Gone Are the Days! (1963), The Sheriff (1971), Cool Red (1976), Roots: The Next Generations (1979), All God's Children (1980), Do the Right Thing (1989), Jungle Fever (1991), and The Stand (1994). Grandmother of Muta'Ali Muhammad. Aunt of Tommy Wallace Jr.. Had appeared with Sidney Poitier in four films: No Way Out (1950), Edge of the City (1957), A Raisin in the Sun (1961), and Buck and the Preacher (1972)." Also in "Go Man Go" (1954), as Poitier's wife. Her ashes are inurned with Ossie at Ferncliff Cemetery and Mausoleum in Hartsdale, New York. Personal Quotes (2) I didn't have the kind of talent or personality that kept me dreaming about Hollywood. They don't hire little colored girls to do this or that. I think you mustn't tell your body, you mustn't tell your soul, 'I'm going to retire', You may be changing your life emphasis, but there are still things that you have in mind to do that now seems the right time to do. I really don't believe in retiring as long as you can breathe.

Mary Elizabeth (Condon) Dee was born on November 27 in Iowa United States, and died on November 14, 1937 in New Hampton. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Mary Elizabeth (Condon) Dee.

Carrie Marie Dee was born on October 10, 1972 in Irvine, Orange County, California United States. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Carrie Marie Dee.

Christopher Michael Dee was born on July 14, 1976 in Irvine, Orange County, California United States to Mary Sarah Dee and William James Dee, and has siblings Robert Charles Dee and Carrie Marie Dee. Christopher Dee married Amy Lynn Lillard in 2005 in Seattle, King County, Washington and they later divorced in 2018 in Seattle. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Christopher Michael Dee.

Robert Charles Dee was born on April 11, 1970 in Irvine, Orange County, California United States. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Robert Charles Dee.

Mary Sarah Dee was born on March 14, 1950 in Irvine, Orange County, California United States. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Mary Sarah Dee.

William James Dee was born on February 17, 1949 in Irvine, Orange County, California United States. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember William James Dee.

Sandra Dee of Northridge, Los Angeles County, CA was born on April 23, 1942 at Bayonne, NJ, USA in Bayonne, Hudson County, New Jersey United States, and died at age 62 years old on February 20, 2005. Sandra Dee was buried in February 2005 at Forest Lawn Memorial Park Hollywood Hills, in Hollywood, Los Angeles County, CA.

Duwanna Lorene Mae (Dee) Gilliland was born on July 1, 1919. She was in a relationship with Clifford Elmer aka (John) Flud, and had a child Dejuana Janette Williams. Duwanna Gilliland died at age 84 years old on June 8, 2004. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Duwanna Lorene Mae (Dee) Gilliland.

Pauline Dee of San Antonio, Bexar County, TX was born on October 9, 1926, and died at age 78 years old on December 29, 2004.

Francis W Dee of Yonkers, Westchester County, NY was born on November 29, 1898, and died at age 80 years old in October 1979.

Frederick M Dee of San Mateo, San Mateo County, California was born on December 26, 1909 in Channel Islands or England or Great Britain or Isle Of Man or Northern Ireland or Scotland or Wales, and died at age 62 years old in April 1972.

James T Jr Dee of Oakhurst, Madera County, California was born on May 25, 1911 in British North America or Canada or Labrador or Newfoundland, and died at age 65 years old in November 1976.

James P Dee of Queensbury, Warren County, NY was born on November 16, 1946, and died at age 63 years old on March 30, 2010. James Dee was buried at Gerald B.h. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery Section CW22 Row C Site 13 200 Duell Road, in Schuylerville.

Thomas F Dee of Farmington, Saint Francois County, MO was born on June 12, 1923, and died at age 78 years old on August 15, 2001.

Thomas J Dee of Baltimore, Baltimore City County, MD was born on June 28, 1924, and died at age 67 years old on January 25, 1992.

Warren W Dee of Malcom, Poweshiek County, IA was born on March 3, 1926, and died at age 81 years old on February 12, 2008.

David E Dee of Glennie, Alcona County, MI was born on October 12, 1923, and died at age 87 years old on May 2, 2011.

Maurice J Dee of Lawrence, Essex County, MA was born on June 5, 1926, and died at age 80 years old on March 20, 2007.

John J Dee of Roslindale, Suffolk County, MA was born on November 13, 1926, and died at age 68 years old on July 25, 1995. John Dee was buried at Massachusetts National Cemetery Section 16 Site 292 Off Connery Avenue, in Bourne.