Claudia McNeil
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Claudia McNeil belongs to the acting trade in American film and television, with a career better traced through credits than through interviews. She features in 'A Raisin in the Sun', playing Lena Younger. 'There Was a Crooked Man...' is a further entry in the filmography. The professional trail comes to 8 credits, no more.
Claudia McNeil
5 Movies
3 Series
Claudia McNeil belongs to the acting trade in American film and television, with a career better traced through credits than through interviews. She features in 'A Raisin in the Sun', playing Lena Younger. 'There Was a Crooked Man...' is a further entry in the filmography. The professional trail comes to 8 credits, no more.
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Moon of the Wolf
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Roots: The Next Generations
Sister Will Ada Barnett · 1 episode
1979–
TV
Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry
Big Ma · 3 episodes
1978–
TV
Black Girl
Mu' Dear
1972
Film
There Was a Crooked Man...
Madam
1970
Film
Do Not Go Gentle Into That Good Night
Josepha
1967
Film
A Raisin in the Sun
Lena Younger
1961
Film
The Last Angry Man
Mrs. Quincy
1959
Film
DuPont Show of the Month
Bernice Sadie Brown · 1 episode
1957–
TV
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Is Claudia McNeil still alive?
Claudia McNeil passed away on November 25, 1993 at age 76.
What are the most famous roles of Claudia McNeil?
Claudia McNeil is best known for roles in A Raisin in the Sun, There Was a Crooked Man..., Moon of the Wolf.
How many movies has Claudia McNeil been in?
Over a 34-year career (since 1959), Claudia McNeil has appeared in 5 movies and 3 TV shows.
What was Claudia McNeil's first movie?
The career of Claudia McNeil began with The Last Angry Man (1959).
What is Claudia McNeil's most recent movie or series?
Claudia McNeil's most recent release is Roots: The Next Generations, which premiered on February 18, 1979.
What TV shows has Claudia McNeil appeared in?
On television, Claudia McNeil has appeared in Roots: The Next Generations, The Mike Douglas Show, Tonight Starring Jack Paar, DuPont Show of the Month.
Claudia McNeil
1917-08-13 · Baltimore, 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.