Claudia McNeil

Claudia McNeil

Deceased · Born: Aug 13, 1917 · Died: Nov 25, 1993

Personal Details

BornAug 13, 1917 Baltimore, Maryland, USA
Spouse
  • Herman McCoy

    ( Jan 23, 1962 to Dec 31, 1969 )
  • Henry Smith

    ( Sep 21, 1936 to May 10, 2025 )
Parents
  • Marvin McNeil
  • Annie Mae Anderson

Biography

Claudia McNeil, a renowned American actress, was born on August 13, 1917, in the vibrant city of Baltimore, Maryland, USA. Her remarkable career in the entertainment industry spanned numerous decades, with notable roles in iconic productions such as A Raisin in the Sun, released in 1961, Black Girl, which premiered in 1972, and The DuPont Show of the Month, which aired in 1957.

In her personal life, Claudia McNeil was married twice, first to Herman McCoy and then to Henry Smith. Despite her busy schedule, she managed to maintain a strong sense of commitment and love in her relationships.

Sadly, Claudia McNeil's life came to an end on November 25, 1993, in Englewood, New Jersey, USA. Her legacy continues to inspire and influence the world of acting and beyond, leaving behind a lasting impact on the entertainment industry.

Career

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1979
{"id":163658,"title":"Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry","year":"1978","character":"Big Ma","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/roll-of-thunder-hear-my-cry","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_163658.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_163658.jpg"},"released":1}
1978
{"id":164669,"title":"Cry Panic","year":"1974","character":"Ethel Hanson","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/cry-panic","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_164669.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_164669.jpg"},"released":1}
1974
Cry Panic
Cry Panic as Ethel Hanson
{"id":81628,"title":"The Migrants","year":"1974","character":"Rose Daw","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-migrants","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_81628.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_81628.jpg"},"released":1}
The Migrants
The Migrants as Rose Daw
{"id":86688,"title":"Black Girl","year":"1972","character":"Mu' Dear","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/black-girl","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_86688.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_86688.jpg"},"released":1}
1972
Black Girl
Black Girl as Mu' Dear
{"id":23761,"title":"Moon of the Wolf","year":"1972","character":"Sara","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/moon-of-the-wolf","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_23761.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_23761.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":186203,"title":"To Be Young, Gifted, and Black","year":"1972","character":"","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/to-be-young-gifted-and-black","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_186203.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_186203.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":165550,"title":"Incident in San Francisco","year":"1971","character":"Odessa Carter","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/incident-in-san-francisco","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_165550.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_165550.jpg"},"released":1}
1971
{"id":13494,"title":"There Was a Crooked Man...","year":"1970","character":"Madam","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/there-was-a-crooked-man","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_13494.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_13494.jpg"},"released":1}
1970
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1961
A Raisin in the Sun
A Raisin in the Sun as Lena Younger
{"id":34350,"title":"The Last Angry Man","year":"1959","character":"Mrs. Quincy","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-last-angry-man","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_34350.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_34350.jpg"},"released":1}
1959
The Last Angry Man
The Last Angry Man as Mrs. Quincy