Dee Ruby Vedic birth chart profile
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Dee Ruby

★ October 27, 1922 · Cleveland, Ohio
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Moon Sign
Capricorn
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Sun Sign
Libra
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Ascendant
Scorpio
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Nakshatra
Sravana
Birth Star
Current Dasha · Venus / Jupiter / Mercury · Aug 2026 – Dec 2026
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Biography

Who is Dee Ruby?

American actress on Broadway, in films and on TV. Well known for her acting ability and her civil rights and humanitarian causes. She starred in the 1959 award-winning Broadway drama "A Raisin In the Sun," and reprised her role in the 1961 film. Dee was the third of four children born to Nathaniel Wallace, a Pennsylvania railroad porter, and Gladys Hightower. Her mother left the family to follow a preacher and the girl grew up in Harlem, New York, raised by her father and stepmother, Emma Benson, a former teacher and sometime activist. Learning early in life that moral and political commitment strengthens the character, she picketed neighborhood shops that didnt hire blacks. Ruby was drawn to theater in high school and won a role in the American Negro Theaters production of "On Strivers Row" in her freshman year at Hunter College. Ruby joined teenage Harry Belefonte and other talents in Harlems thriving arts community in the 1940s. In 1945 she was cast in "Jeb" a Broadway show starring newcomer Ossie Davis. In 1989 Dee and Davis worked together in Spike Lees "Do the Right Thing." Ruby had a short lived marriage to Frankie Dee who worked in promotions for a distillery. The marriage fell apart in 1945. After finding that they had much in common, Ruby married Ossie Davis, six years her senior, in December 1948. They have three children, Nora, an educator, Guy, a blues musician and Hasna, a middle-school assistant principal. They have seven grandchildren. Dee and Davis have always striven to keep family structure; even when traveling they ate as a family with the TV turned off so they could converse. Keeping their long-term marriage vigorous, they have some rousing fights but absolutely adore each other. Together, they have participated in political activism and the fight for civil rights. Their social mission is to break down racial barriers. Their dual autobiography "In This Life Together" was published in 1998. Dee’s beloved husband and partner, Ossie Davis, died at age 87 on February 4, 2005. He was found dead in his hotel room in Miami Beach, FL, most likely of natural causes. Their son said that Davis had been suffering from heart problems and had just recovered from a recent bout of pneumonia. Although we have no birth time for him, Davis’ New York Times obituary stated that “Raiford Chatman Davis was born on Dec. 18, 1917, in Cogdell, Ga. He was the oldest of five children of Kince Charles Davis and the former Laura Cooper.” Link to Wikipedia biography
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Ruby Dee (public profile often referenced as Dee Ruby)

Born Ruby Ann Wallace on October 27, 1922, in Cleveland, Ohio, Ruby Dee was an American actress, poet, journalist, and civil rights advocate. She enjoyed a long, influential career across stage, film, and television, and she and her husband Ossie Davis were prominent figures in the American civil rights movement.

News

Ruby Dee passed away on June 11, 2014. Her death prompted widespread tributes from fellow actors, filmmakers, and civil rights leaders who celebrated her lasting impact on cinema and social justice. Her legacy continues to be honored in retrospectives, film studies, and discussions of the era’s cultural history.

Notable Works and Projects

  • The Jackie Robinson Story (1950) — portrayed Rachel Isum, the wife of Jackie Robinson, in this biographical film.
  • A Raisin in the Sun (1961) — played Ruth Younger in the film adaptation of Lorraine Hansberry’s acclaimed play.
  • Do the Right Thing (1989) — appeared as Mother Sister, a matriarchal figure in the Brooklyn neighborhood.
  • Stage and television work spanning several decades, with numerous performances in theatre and TV productions that highlighted her range as an actor and performer.

Recent Projects

As Ruby Dee is deceased, she has no new public projects. Her work remains influential in film history, theatre studies, and civil rights discourse. Retrospectives, archival interviews, and documentary features continue to explore her contributions and collaborations with Ossie Davis and other contemporaries.

Social Media and Public Profiles

There are no official, verified social media accounts for Ruby Dee. Any current profiles are not officially affiliated and are typically fan-maintained or managed by guardians of her legacy. Exercise caution when engaging with accounts claiming to represent her.

Legacy and Activism

Alongside Ossie Davis, Ruby Dee championed civil rights through performances, advocacy, and public engagement. Their togetherness as a creative and political partnership helped bring attention to issues of equality, dignity, and justice. Dee’s work across film, theatre, and television.org has inspired generations of actors and activists, reinforcing the power of art to advance social change.

Selected Context and References

Notable entries include the film A Raisin in the Sun, the biographical Jackie Robinson Story, and the landmark film Do the Right Thing. For deeper study, consult film archives, theatre histories, and civil rights scholarship that document Ruby Dee’s career and activism.

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Which Raj Yogas are in Dee Ruby's birth chart?

4 FOUND

Dee Ruby's chart shows 4 Raj Yogas, including Gaja Kesari Yoga, Vasumitra Yoga, Chandra-Mangala Yoga.

Planetary Combinations
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Which dasha is Dee Ruby running now?

VIMSHOTTARI

Dee Ruby is currently in the Venus mahadasha, running from Aug 6, 2026 to Dec 22, 2026.

PREVIOUSMar 4, 2026 - Aug 6, 2026
Venus / Jupiter / Saturn
NOWAug 6, 2026 - Dec 22, 2026
Venus / Jupiter / Mercury
NEXTDec 22, 2026 - Feb 18, 2027
Venus / Jupiter / Ketu
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What do Dee Ruby's numerology numbers say?

Dee Ruby's core numbers are Destiny 7, Soul Urge 8, Personality 8, Kabbalah Number 3.

◎Destiny
7

Chaldean Destiny 7 indicates specialization, research, and spiritual intelligence. It supports analytics, strategy, deep study, and mastery through solitude.

❖Soul Urge
8

Chaldean Soul 8 desires achievement and influence. It seeks measurable success, respect, and mastery over material outcomes.

◇Personality
8

Chaldean Personality 8 appears strong, ambitious, and authoritative. Others often see business sense, leadership, and control.

∞Kabbalah Number
3

Kabbalah Number 3 reflects an inner spiritual code of expression and creativity. It supports communication, inspiration, and joyful manifestation.

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Life Events & Planetary Transits

Key events mapped against the active Dasha and planetary transits at the time.

1945
Career
Begin Major Project 1945 (Cast in "Jeb," Broadway production)
1945
Relationship
End significant relationship 1945 (End first marriage, Frankie Dee)
1948
Relationship
Marriage December 1948 (Second marriage, Ossie Davis)
1959
Career
Published/ Exhibited/ Released 1959 ("A Raisin In the Sun," Broadway production)
1961
Career
Published/ Exhibited/ Released 1961 (Film, "A Raisin In the Sun")
1989
Career
Published/ Exhibited/ Released 1989 ("Do the Right Thing," Broadway production)
1998
Career
Published/ Exhibited/ Released 1998 (Autobiography, "In This Life Together")
2005
Death
Death of Mate 4 February 2005 (Ossie Davis died age 87)
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