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Diana Sands

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Diana Sands

Known For

Acting

Gender

Female

Birthday

Aug 22, 1934 (92 years old)

Place of Birth

The Bronx, New York, USA

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.

Known For

Acting
2018Poitier's Walter LeeSelf (archive footage)
1974Honeybaby, HoneybabyLaura Lewis
1974Willie DynamiteCora
1974Free to Be… You and MeSelf (uncredited)
1972Georgia, GeorgiaGeorgia Martin
1971Doctors' WivesHelen Straughn
1970The LandlordFrancine "Fanny" Johnson
1970The Flip Wilson ShowSelf
1969Medical CenterDr. Marylou Neeley
1966ABC Stage 67Self - Wife
1964Ensign PulverMila
1963An Affair of the SkinJanice
1963The FugitiveDavala Unawa
1963Breaking Point
1963The Outer LimitsDr. Julia Harrison
1961A Raisin in the SunBeneatha Younger
1961Dr. KildareIrene Rush
1959Odds Against TomorrowClub Hostess (uncredited)
1957A Face in the CrowdHomeless Woman (uncredited)
1957Four Boys and a Gun(uncredited)
1956Carib GoldBar Girl
1952CaribbeanNative Woman (uncredited)