Claudia McNeil

Born 13 August 1917 in Baltimore, Maryland, USA

Died 25 November 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.