Claudia McNeil

Claudia McNeil

Known For

Acting

Born

August 13, 1917

Died

November 25, 1993 (aged 76)

Birthplace

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.