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Claudia McNeil

Biography

Claudia McNeil was an American actress known for premiering the role of matriarch Lena Younger in both the stage and screen productions of A Raisin in the Sun. She later appeared in a 1981 production of the musical version of the play, Raisin presented by Equity Library Theater.

Birthday

1917-08-13

Place of birth

Baltimore, Maryland, USA

Death day

1993-11-25

Gallery

Movies

The American Woman: Portraits of Courage

Character: Sojourner Truth

Release date: 05/20/1976

There Was a Crooked Man...

Character: Madam

Release date: 09/18/1970

A Raisin in the Sun

Character: Lena Younger

Release date: 05/28/1961

Moon of the Wolf

Character: Sara

Release date: 09/26/1972

Black Girl

Character: Mu' Dear

Release date: 11/09/1972