Sidney Poitier
Sidney Poitier is one of the finest actors to grace the silver screen. He came to prominence in such films as Edge of the City, A Raisin in the Sun, In The Heat of the Night, Guess Who's Coming to Dinner and Lilies of the Field for which he won an Academy Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role. He has appeared in 58 films and episodes of television in his storied screen acting career.
Claudia McNeil
Claudie McNeil appeared in 24 roles in films and episodes of television during her screen acting career. Her most notable work includes A Raisin in the Sun and The Last Angry Man. She was nominated for a Golden Globe and a BAFTA for her role as Lena in A Raisin in the Sun, a role for which she was nominated for two Tony Awards for her performance on Broadway.
Ruby Dee
Ruby Dee appeared in 113 roles during her screen acting career which began in 1946. She is known for her work in A Raisin in the Sun, Do The Right Thing, American Gangster a role for which she was nominated for Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role. She was also a poet, screenwriter, journalist and civil rights activist.
Diana Sands
Diana Sands appeared in 26 films and episodes of television during her screen acting career which began in 1952. She was a member of the Actor's Studio and appeared on multiple Broadway productions before passing away of cancer at the age of 40.
Ivan Dixon
Ivan Dixon appeared in 52 films and episodes of television during his screen acting career. His most notable roles being A Raisin in the Sun, Nothing But A Man, and Hogan's Heroes. He got his start on Broadway before moving into films and television.
