George Murchison — A Raisin in the Sun Character Profile

About George Murchison

Beneatha's wealthy suitor whom she ultimately rejects. She believes he lacks awareness and appreciation for the systemic problems and struggles faced by their race.

Character Facts

Played by

Louis Gossett Jr.

Appears in

A Raisin in the Sun (1961)

Role

Supporting

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