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Claudia McNeil

Bio: 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
Born: Mon, Aug 13 1917
Birthplace: Baltimore, Maryland, USA

Death: Thu, Nov 25 1993
Claudia McNeil is 76 years old
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Poster of Poitier's Walter Lee
Poitier's Walter Lee
Claudia McNeil would have been no older than 76 in Poitier's Walter Lee as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 25 2018
Poster of Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry
Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry
Claudia McNeil was 60 in Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry as 'Big Ma'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 02 1978
Poster of The American Woman: Portraits of Courage
The American Woman: Portraits of Courage
Claudia McNeil was 58 in The American Woman: Portraits of Courage as 'Sojourner Truth'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 20 1976
Poster of Cry Panic
Cry Panic
Claudia McNeil was 56 in Cry Panic as 'Ethel Hanson'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 06 1974
Poster of The Migrants
The Migrants
Claudia McNeil was 56 in The Migrants as 'Rose Daw'.
Movie Released: Mon, Feb 04 1974
Poster of Black Girl
Black Girl
Claudia McNeil was 55 in Black Girl as 'Mu' Dear'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 09 1972
Poster of Moon of the Wolf
Moon of the Wolf
Claudia McNeil was 55 in Moon of the Wolf as 'Sara'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 26 1972
Poster of To Be Young, Gifted and Black
To Be Young, Gifted and Black
Claudia McNeil was 54 in To Be Young, Gifted and Black
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 20 1972
Poster of Incident in San Francisco
Incident in San Francisco
Claudia McNeil was 53 in Incident in San Francisco as 'Odessa Carter'.
Movie Released: Sun, Feb 28 1971
Poster of There Was a Crooked Man...
There Was a Crooked Man...
Claudia McNeil was 53 in There Was a Crooked Man... as 'Madam'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 18 1970
Poster of Do Not Go Gentle Into That Good Night
Do Not Go Gentle Into That Good Night
Claudia McNeil was 50 in Do Not Go Gentle Into That Good Night as 'Josepha'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 17 1967
Poster of A Raisin in the Sun
A Raisin in the Sun
Claudia McNeil was 43 in A Raisin in the Sun as 'Lena Younger'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 28 1961
Poster of The Last Angry Man
The Last Angry Man
Claudia McNeil was 42 in The Last Angry Man as 'Mrs. Quincy'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 22 1959

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Roots: The Next Generations
Roots: The Next Generations
Claudia McNeil was 61+ in Roots: The Next Generations as 'Sister Will Ada'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Feb 18 1979
Poster of Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry
Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry
Claudia McNeil was 60+ in Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry as 'Big Ma'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jun 02 1978
Poster of The Nurses
The Nurses
Claudia McNeil was 45+ in The Nurses
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 27 1962
Poster of The Mike Douglas Show
The Mike Douglas Show
Claudia McNeil was 44+ in The Mike Douglas Show as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Dec 11 1961
Poster of DuPont Show of the Month
DuPont Show of the Month
Claudia McNeil was 40+ in DuPont Show of the Month as 'Bernice Sadie Brown'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 29 1957
Poster of Tonight Starring Jack Paar
Tonight Starring Jack Paar
Claudia McNeil was 39+ in Tonight Starring Jack Paar as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jul 29 1957