CLAUDIA MCNEIL
Claudia McNeil
Gender: Female
Known for: Acting
Birthday: August 13, 1917
Deathday: November 25, 1993
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.
Filmography
Starring
2018·
Poitier's Walter LeeSelf (archive footage)
Sister Will Ada
Big Ma, Big Ma
Sojourner Truth
1974·
The MigrantsRose Daw
1974·
Cry PanicEthel Hanson
1972·
Black GirlMu' Dear
1972·
Moon of the WolfSara
Odessa Carter
Madam
Josepha
1962·
The NursesSelf
1961·
A Raisin in the SunLena Younger
1959·
The Last Angry ManMrs. Quincy
Self
Bernice Sadie Brown