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Claudia McNeil: American actress (1917-1993).
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Claudia McNeil has 3 credits in our database.
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Biography
Claudia Mae McNeil (August 13, 1917 – November 25, 1993) 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. She was twice nominated for a Tony Award, first for her onstage performance in A Raisin in the Sun (1959), and again for the play Tiger, Tiger Burning Bright in 1962. She was also nominated for a Golden Globe Award and a BAFTA Award for the screen version of A Raisin in the Sun in 1961.
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How old is Claudia McNeil?
Claudia McNeil is 108 years old, born on .
What movies or shows has Claudia McNeil been in?
Claudia McNeil has 3 credits in our database. Notable titles include Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry (1978), A Raisin in the Sun (1961), The Last Angry Man (1959).
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You can find more about Claudia McNeil on TMDB, Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.
