Claudia McNeil, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Claudia McNeil

American actress

Date of Birth: 13-Aug-1917

Place of Birth: Baltimore, Maryland, United States

Date of Death: 25-Nov-1993

Profession: actor, librarian, musician, stage actor, television actor, film actor

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Leo

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. 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.