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Lorraine Hansberry (Lorraine Vivian Hansberry) was born on 19 May, 1930 in Chicago, Illinois, USA, is a writer. Discover Lorraine Hansberry's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is she in this year and how she spends money? Also learn how she earned most of networth at the age of 35 years old?

Popular As Lorraine Vivian Hansberry
Occupation writer
Age 35 years old
Zodiac Sign Taurus
Born 19 May 1930
Birthday 19 May
Birthplace Chicago, Illinois, USA
Date of death 12 January, 1965
Died Place New York City, New York, USA
Nationality United States

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Who Is Lorraine Hansberry's Husband?

Her husband is Robert Nemiroff (19 June 1953 - 10 March 1964) ( divorced)

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Lorraine Hansberry Net Worth

Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Lorraine Hansberry worth at the age of 35 years old? Lorraine Hansberry’s income source is mostly from being a successful Writer. She is from United States. We have estimated Lorraine Hansberry's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
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1894

Her uncle William Leo Hansberry (25 Feb 1894 - 3 Nov 1965) founded the African Studies program at Howard University. There is a lecture hall on campus named in his honor.

1895

Her father Carl A. Hansberry, Sr. (30 Apr 1895 - 7 Mar 1946), won the 1940 US Supreme Court case "Hansberry vs. Lee" which involved the enforcement of racially restrictive housing covenants. The family's experience with segregation was an inspiration for the play, A Raisin in the Sun.

1930

Lorraine Hansberry was born on May 19, 1930 in Chicago, Illinois, USA as Lorraine Vivian Hansberry.

1951

In 1951, she and a delegation of women presented the governor of Mississippi with a petition with almost one million signatures in support of Willie McGee who was awaiting execution for an alleged rape. Their attempt was unsuccessful and McGee got executed.

1960

Was nominated for Broadway's 1960 Tony Award as author of Best Play nominee "A Raisin in the Sun."

1961

She was a writer, known for A Raisin in the Sun (1961), American Playhouse (1980) and National Theatre Live: Les Blancs (2020). She was married to Robert Nemiroff.

2014

Her play, "A Raisin in the Sun" at the TimeLine Theatre Company in Chicago, Illinois was nominated for a 2014 Joseph Jefferson Equity Award for Midsize Play Production.

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