Claudia McNeil

Acting

Claudia McNeil

Born August 13, 1917 · Baltimore, Maryland, USA

Died November 25, 1993 · aged 76

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.

Known For

A Raisin in the SunA Raisin in the Sun · 1961
A Raisin in the Sun
7.71961
MovieDramaRomance
Walter Lee Younger is a young man struggling with his station in life. Sharing a tiny apartment with his wife, son, sister and mother, he seems like an imprisoned man. Until, that is, the family gets an unexpected financial windfall.
There Was a Crooked Man...There Was a Crooked Man... · 1970
There Was a Crooked Man...
6.81970
MovieWestern
A charming but ruthless criminal is sent to a remote Arizona prison, where he enlists the help of his cellmates in an escape attempt with the promise of sharing his hidden loot.
Cry PanicCry Panic · 1974
Cry Panic
6.91974
MovieMysteryThriller
A man accidentally runs over and kills a pedestrian outside a small town. He begins to suspect that the locals, including the sheriff, are keeping secrets about the victim.
Do Not Go Gentle Into That Good NightDo Not Go Gentle Into That Good Night · 1967
Do Not Go Gentle Into That Good Night
10.01967
MovieDrama
Peter Schermann is angry at the world after his children move him into a nursing home. Still physically and mentally strong, he searches for a meaning to his life in a new and uncompromising world.
Moon of the WolfMoon of the Wolf · 1972
Moon of the Wolf
4.71972
MovieHorrorMystery
After several locals are viciously murdered, a Louisiana sheriff starts to suspect he may be dealing with a werewolf.
The MigrantsThe Migrants · 1974
The Migrants
6.11974
MovieDramaTV Movie
A look at the lives of migratory farm workers, focusing on one family.
Black GirlBlack Girl · 1972
Black Girl
6.81972
MovieDrama
An aspiring dancer and her two wicked sisters resent their mother's love for a foster daughter.
Roll of Thunder, Hear My CryRoll of Thunder, Hear My Cry · 1978
Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry
8.01978
MovieTV MovieDrama
1978 movie starring Morgan Freeman. This movie is the shortened version that was released from the original 3 part mini series back in 1978.

Filmography

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DuPont Show of the MonthDuPont Show of the Month · 1957
DuPont Show of the Month
7.41957
SeriesDramaComedy
DuPont Show of the Month is an acclaimed 90-minute television anthology series that aired monthly on CBS from 1957 to 1961. The DuPont Company also sponsored a weekly half-hour anthology drama series hosted by June Allyson, The DuPont Show with June Allyson. During the Golden Age of Television, DuPont Show of the Month was one of numerous anthology series telecast between 1949 and 1962. Superficially, it resembled Playhouse 90 and other anthologies, but DuPont Show of the Month focused less on contemporary dramas and more on adaptations of literary classics, including Oliver Twist, The Prince and the Pauper, Billy Budd, The Prisoner of Zenda, A Tale of Two Cities and The Count of Monte Cristo.

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