Ruby Dee (née Wallace; October 27, 1922 – June 11, 2014) was an American actress, screenwriter and playwright. She acted in many television series and movies. She won many awards, including Grammy Awards and Emmy Awards. She starred in "Do the Right Thing", "Jungle Fever", "No. 2" and in "American Gangster". She also did many stage plays. She was married to activist and actor Ossie Davis.