January 23, 2008

Wordless Wednesday: Ruby Dee


Ruby Dee is the only African American nominated for a major Oscar this year. Her nomination as best actress in a supporting role came as a result of appearance in the American Gangster.

Ruby was a young woman when she played opposite Sidney Poitier in Raisin in the Sun on both Broadway and big screen.

Of course she was married for over 56 years to Ossie Davis. I hope that she wins the Oscar! Good luck Ruby!

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35 comments:

  1. bluemountainmamaJanuary 22, 2008 at 10:05 PM

    she's a legend indeed! didn't her husband die this past year? very sad.....

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  2. chartaoJanuary 22, 2008 at 10:09 PM

    American Gangster, a good movie which I have yet watched. maybe soon and check out Ruby Dee's performance.

    thanks for dropping by my blog! ;)

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  3. LoriJanuary 22, 2008 at 10:22 PM

    She looks and sounds like one awesome lady! Happy WW and thanks for stopping by.

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  4. Utah MommyJanuary 22, 2008 at 10:43 PM

    I don't know her but she looks beautiful. Happy WW!

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  5. NatalieJanuary 22, 2008 at 11:00 PM

    Good luck to her!

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  6. eastcoastlifeJanuary 22, 2008 at 11:13 PM

    I don't know her but I will be watching the movie, American Gangster.

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  7. etteYJanuary 22, 2008 at 11:14 PM

    all the best to her!

    thanks for the visit :)

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  8. ShesawriterJanuary 23, 2008 at 12:08 AM

    I haven't seen American Gangster, but Ruby Dee is a fabulous actress. I've admired her for some time.

    My Wordless Wednesday

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  9. poor man's nicole richieJanuary 23, 2008 at 12:17 AM

    a living legend.
    thanks for sharing

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  10. UnknownJanuary 23, 2008 at 1:21 AM

    Here here! Anybody who works that hard has to win...well, is really a winner, no matter how you slice it. Happy WW and thx for the visit. :)

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  11. Four-eyed-missyJanuary 23, 2008 at 1:22 AM

    I watched the American Gangster, was she the one who played Denzel's mother? I didn't recognize her. It was a good movie, my husband and I enjoyed it. I'm a huge Denzel fan :D

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  12. jams o donnellJanuary 23, 2008 at 3:48 AM

    Here's hoping she wins recognition. It would be a just recognition, not only for a great role but also for a long and distinguished career. Happy WW

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  13. maryt/theteachJanuary 23, 2008 at 8:42 AM

    I've watched Ruby Dee practically all my life. She's a marvelous actor along with her husband! :)

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  14. WirelessblissJanuary 23, 2008 at 8:54 AM

    congratulations & goodluck to her :)

    tks for leaving your fingerprint at my humble place..
    wirelessbliss: when it rains, it pours...

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  15. Political SeasonJanuary 23, 2008 at 12:50 PM

    I had the pleasure of meeting Ruby Dee and Ossie Davis many years ago in college and having dinner with them. They were wonderful people. I do find it more than irritating however that the Oscar's to often recognize the talents of Denzel and Ruby Dee in this case, when they are showcased in films like American Gangster. Don't get me wrong, I hope Ruby is honored. But I am always unhappy to see the "The Color Purple" effect at play in the recognition of black actors.

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  16. Digital Flower PicturesJanuary 23, 2008 at 12:53 PM

    I hope she wins as she deserves it.

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  17. UnknownJanuary 23, 2008 at 1:02 PM

    ZJ - Yes, Ruby Dee played his mom in the movie.

    Aaron & Alaine - I used to be troubled by the fact that Denzel won the Oscar for his role as a bad copy in Training Day but, was ignored for his role in Malcolm X. However, we are ignored so often ... that I'm learning to try to appreciate the times when we do get recognized ... such as this opportunity for Ruby Dee.

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  18. BeccaJanuary 23, 2008 at 1:13 PM

    Nice tribute

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  19. erika~ the inspired mamaJanuary 23, 2008 at 1:15 PM

    ah, yes! good luck to ruby!!

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  20. AnonymousJanuary 23, 2008 at 2:31 PM

    A nice tribute, Happy WW

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  21. **"Liza"**January 23, 2008 at 5:15 PM

    I never heard of her but I wish he win the award..;)
    Happy WW! mine is here take a peak if you have time..;)

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  22. AnonymousJanuary 23, 2008 at 6:26 PM

    Hi!Thanks for sharing.That is an added knowledge for me.

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  23. AnonymousJanuary 23, 2008 at 6:27 PM

    Hi!Thanks for the visit at my blog.
    Interesting!

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  24. Mes Deux CentsJanuary 23, 2008 at 6:58 PM

    HI Villager,

    I am very happy Ruby Dee has been nominated. I have not seen American Gangster and I'm not sure I will but recognition for Ms Dee is long over due.

    I have seen her in quite a few things; Spike Lee's Do the Right Thing comes to mind.

    I just hope that there will be an Academy Awards this year!

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  25. UnknownJanuary 23, 2008 at 7:31 PM

    MDC - I haven't seen American Gangster yet. Often I wait for the movie to come to DVD then order it via my Netflix subscription. That's my plan for American Gangster.

    I hope Ruby wins as well!

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  26. PattyJanuary 23, 2008 at 8:03 PM

    She's a marvelous actress and indeed....a legend.
    Thanks for the visit Dahling. :-)
    Happy WW

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  27. Ari_1965January 23, 2008 at 8:09 PM

    When I was growing up, we had an glossy, elegant cat named Ruby Dee.

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  28. ShannonJanuary 23, 2008 at 8:18 PM

    I haven't had the seen American Gangster before but now I will have to watch it. Hope she wins.

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  29. Napaboaniya.Elaine LingJanuary 23, 2008 at 8:36 PM

    Mama Lucas!! 83 years old but still a strong actress :)

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  30. PamelaMKramerJanuary 23, 2008 at 9:07 PM

    I loved American Gangster. She was great. Happy WW!

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  31. Two Peas In a PodJanuary 23, 2008 at 9:55 PM

    thanks for stopping by today, I have to say I have never heard of her before. But she is very beautiful. Happy WW
    Kyla

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  32. UnknownJanuary 23, 2008 at 10:02 PM

    I haven't seen the movie but I wish her luck.

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  33. NissaJanuary 23, 2008 at 11:07 PM

    Ruby Dee definitely deserves an Oscar. I haven't seen American Gangster yet, but she is an excellent actress.

    Happy WW!

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  34. SerenityLifeJanuary 24, 2008 at 12:08 AM

    Though Ossie Davis (her late husband) is no longer with us, Ruby Dee is still a legend who we should continue to adore and cherish. She has seen it all.

    Great link of Ruby & Ossie:
    http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=1119605

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  35. SheliaJanuary 24, 2008 at 1:39 AM

    Love Ruby Dee!! She and her late husband have just stood for so much over the years.

    When I read that she was going to appear in American Gangsters I was so glad for her to still be deemed relevant in a movie at this point in her life.

    She has a beautiful spirit and comes straight through the screen. I hope that we can see much more of her.

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