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Claudia McNeil
American actress / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Claudia 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.
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Born | (1917-08-13)August 13, 1917 Baltimore, Maryland, U.S. |
Died | November 25, 1993(1993-11-25) (aged 76) Englewood, New Jersey, U.S. |
Occupation | Actress |
Years active | 1953–1983 |
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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.