Asagai — A Raisin in the Sun Character Profile

About Asagai

Beneatha's Nigerian classmate who introduces her to African heritage and culture. He proposes marriage and envisions taking her to Africa after they graduate, though Beneatha remains uncertain about his plans.

Character Facts

Played by

Ivan Dixon

Appears in

A Raisin in the Sun (1961)

Role

Supporting

More characters from A Raisin in the Sun

• Walter Lee Younger (Sidney Poitier)
• Lena Younger (Claudia McNeil)
• Ruth Younger (Ruby Dee)
• Beneatha Younger (Diana Sands)
• Willie Harris (Roy Glenn)
• Mark Lindner (John Fiedler)
• On-screen Trailer Narrator (uncredited) (David Susskind)
• Insurance Company Agent (uncredited) (Bob Sweeney)
• Employer (uncredited) (George DeNormand)
• George Murchison (Louis Gossett Jr.)
• Travis Younger (Steven Perry)
• Bobo (Joel Fluellen)