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Claudia McNeil
Born 1917-08-13Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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.
Screen work
Movies & roles
Poitier's Walter LeeSelf (archive footage)The Tap Dance KidRoleRoll of Thunder, Hear My CryBig MaThe American Woman: Portraits of CourageSojourner TruthCry PanicEthel HansonThe MigrantsRose DawBlack GirlMu' DearMoon of the WolfSaraTo Be Young, Gifted and BlackRoleIncident in San FranciscoOdessa CarterThere Was a Crooked Man...MadamDo Not Go Gentle Into That Good NightJosephaA Raisin in the SunLena YoungerThe Last Angry ManMrs. Quincy