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Claudia McNeil
Acting
Birthday: August 13, 1917 (108)
Place of Birth: Baltimore, Maryland, USA

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.

Known For

The Mike Douglas ShowThe Mike Douglas Showas SelfA Raisin in the SunA Raisin in the Sunas Lena YoungerTonight Starring Jack PaarTonight Starring Jack Paaras SelfTo Be Young, Gifted and BlackTo Be Young, Gifted and BlackPoitier's Walter LeePoitier's Walter Leeas Self (archive footage)Roll of Thunder, Hear My CryRoll of Thunder, Hear My Cryas Big Ma
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