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Diana Sands

Acting

Born August 22, 1934 · The Bronx, New York, USA

Died September 21, 1973

Also known as Diana Patricia Sands

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Biography

Diana Patricia Sands was an American actress, perhaps most known for her portrayal of Beneatha Younger, the sister of Sidney Poitier's character in the original stage and film versions of Lorraine Hansberry's A Raisin in the Sun.

Awards & recognition

  • Theatre World Award · 1963
  • Tony Award — Best Actress in a Play · 1965 · nominated
  • Tony Award — Best Featured Actress in a Play · 1964 · nominated

Filmography9 titles

The Outer Limits

1963as Dr. Julia Harrison

A Raisin in the Sun

1961as Beneatha Younger

A Face in the Crowd

1957as Homeless Woman (uncredited)

The Fugitive

1963as Davala Unawa

Odds Against Tomorrow

1959as Club Hostess (uncredited)

Ensign Pulver

1964as Mila

Four Boys and a Gun

1957as (uncredited)

Willie Dynamite

1973as Cora

Flip

1970as Self