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Novella Nelson

Bio: Novella Christine Nelson (December 17, 1939 – August 31, 2017) was an American actress and singer. She established her career as a singer, both on the off-Broadway and Broadway stage and in cabaret-style locales
Born: Sun, Dec 17 1939
Birthplace: Brooklyn, New York, USA

Death: Thu, Aug 31 2017
Novella Nelson is 77 years old
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Poster of Going to Mars: The Nikki Giovanni Project
Going to Mars: The Nikki Giovanni Project
Novella Nelson would have been no older than 77 in Going to Mars: The Nikki Giovanni Project as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 03 2023
Poster of Mr. SOUL!
Mr. SOUL!
Novella Nelson would have been no older than 77 in Mr. SOUL! as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 27 2018
Poster of You Were Never Really Here
You Were Never Really Here
Novella Nelson would have been no older than 77 in You Were Never Really Here as 'Diner Woman'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 08 2017
Poster of A Walk Among the Tombstones
A Walk Among the Tombstones
Novella Nelson was 74 in A Walk Among the Tombstones as 'Librarian'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 18 2014
Poster of Nancy, Please
Nancy, Please
Novella Nelson was 72 in Nancy, Please as 'Dr. Bannister'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 20 2012
Poster of The Ten
The Ten
Novella Nelson was 67 in The Ten as 'Judge Sophia R. Jackson'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 03 2007
Poster of Stephanie Daley
Stephanie Daley
Novella Nelson was 67 in Stephanie Daley as 'Dr. Peterson'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 20 2007
Poster of Griffin & Phoenix
Griffin & Phoenix
Novella Nelson was 66 in Griffin & Phoenix as 'Maya Restaurant Owner'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 12 2006
Poster of Premium
Premium
Novella Nelson was 66 in Premium as 'Jayme'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 02 2006
Poster of Preaching to the Choir
Preaching to the Choir
Novella Nelson was 65 in Preaching to the Choir as 'Aunt June'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 12 2005
Poster of Dear Wendy
Dear Wendy
Novella Nelson was 65 in Dear Wendy as 'Clarabelle'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 04 2005
Poster of Birth
Birth
Novella Nelson was 64 in Birth as 'Lee'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 29 2004
Poster of Head of State
Head of State
Novella Nelson was 63 in Head of State as 'Moderator'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 28 2003
Poster of Antwone Fisher
Antwone Fisher
Novella Nelson was 63 in Antwone Fisher as 'Mrs. Tate'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 19 2002
Poster of The Gilded Six Bits
The Gilded Six Bits
Novella Nelson was 61 in The Gilded Six Bits as 'Mama Banks'.
Movie Released: Sun, Feb 18 2001
Poster of Judy Berlin
Judy Berlin
Novella Nelson was 59 in Judy Berlin as 'Carol'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 06 1999
Poster of A Perfect Murder
A Perfect Murder
Novella Nelson was 58 in A Perfect Murder as 'Ambassador Alice Wills'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 05 1998
Poster of The Devil's Advocate
The Devil's Advocate
Novella Nelson was 57 in The Devil's Advocate as 'Botanica Woman'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 17 1997
Poster of White Lies
White Lies
Novella Nelson was 57 in White Lies as 'Leon's Mother'.
Movie Released: Tue, Apr 01 1997
Poster of The Summer of Ben Tyler
The Summer of Ben Tyler
Novella Nelson was 56 in The Summer of Ben Tyler as 'Rosetta Tyler'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 15 1996
Poster of Harambee!
Harambee!
Novella Nelson was 56 in Harambee! as 'Queenesther'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 01 1996
Poster of Girl 6
Girl 6
Novella Nelson was 56 in Girl 6 as 'Angela's Aunt'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 22 1996
Poster of Manny & Lo
Manny & Lo
Novella Nelson was 56 in Manny & Lo as 'Georgine'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 22 1996
Poster of Mercy
Mercy
Novella Nelson was 55 in Mercy as 'Angela'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 19 1995
Poster of The Keeper
The Keeper
Novella Nelson was 55 in The Keeper as 'Mrs. Lemont, Mother'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 15 1995
Poster of Dead Funny
Dead Funny
Novella Nelson was 54 in Dead Funny as 'Frances'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 21 1994
Poster of Weekend at Bernie's II
Weekend at Bernie's II
Novella Nelson was 53 in Weekend at Bernie's II as 'Mobu'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 09 1993
Poster of Daybreak
Daybreak
Novella Nelson was 53 in Daybreak as 'Mrs. Chaney'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 08 1993
Poster of Citizen Cohn
Citizen Cohn
Novella Nelson was 52 in Citizen Cohn as 'Second Annie Lee Moss'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 22 1992
Poster of Strictly Business
Strictly Business
Novella Nelson was 51 in Strictly Business as 'Olivia'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 08 1991
Poster of Green Card
Green Card
Novella Nelson was 51 in Green Card as 'Marriage Celebrant'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 23 1990
Poster of Privilege
Privilege
Novella Nelson was 50 in Privilege as 'Yvonne Washington'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 26 1990
Poster of Orphans
Orphans
Novella Nelson was 47 in Orphans as 'Mattie'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 18 1987
Poster of Kojak: The Price of Justice
Kojak: The Price of Justice
Novella Nelson was 47 in Kojak: The Price of Justice as 'Pearl'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 21 1987
Poster of The Flamingo Kid
The Flamingo Kid
Novella Nelson was 45 in The Flamingo Kid as 'Lizzy the Housekeeper'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 21 1984
Poster of He's Fired, She's Hired
He's Fired, She's Hired
Novella Nelson was 45 in He's Fired, She's Hired as 'Serena Cole'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 18 1984
Poster of The Cotton Club
The Cotton Club
Novella Nelson was 44 in The Cotton Club as 'Madame St. Clair'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 14 1984
Poster of A Doctor's Story
A Doctor's Story
Novella Nelson was 44 in A Doctor's Story as 'Mrs. Thornton'.
Movie Released: Mon, Apr 23 1984
Poster of Abuse
Abuse
Novella Nelson was 43 in Abuse as 'Street Interviewee'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 15 1983
Poster of The Torture of Mothers: The Case of the Harlem Six
The Torture of Mothers: The Case of the Harlem Six
Novella Nelson was 40 in The Torture of Mothers: The Case of the Harlem Six
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 1980
Poster of The Seduction of Joe Tynan
The Seduction of Joe Tynan
Novella Nelson was 39 in The Seduction of Joe Tynan as 'Carla Willis'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 17 1979
Poster of An Unmarried Woman
An Unmarried Woman
Novella Nelson was 38 in An Unmarried Woman as 'Jean'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 24 1978

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of 30 Rock
30 Rock
Novella Nelson was 66+ in 30 Rock as 'Novella Nelson'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 11 2006
Poster of Whoopi
Whoopi
Novella Nelson was 63+ in Whoopi as 'Nurse'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 09 2003
Poster of Wonderland
Wonderland
Novella Nelson was 60+ in Wonderland
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Mar 30 2000
Poster of Third Watch
Third Watch
Novella Nelson was 59+ in Third Watch as 'Sondra Richards'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 23 1999
Poster of The West Wing
The West Wing
Novella Nelson was 59+ in The West Wing as 'Gail Fitzwallace'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 22 1999
Poster of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Novella Nelson was 59+ in Law & Order: Special Victims Unit as 'Mrs. Mosley, Judge Anne Sciola, Judge'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 20 1999
Poster of Mama Flora's Family
Mama Flora's Family
Novella Nelson was 58+ in Mama Flora's Family as 'Pearl (1955-1970)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Nov 08 1998
Poster of Sex and the City
Sex and the City
Novella Nelson was 58+ in Sex and the City as 'Madame Lordes'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jun 06 1998
Poster of New York Undercover
New York Undercover
Novella Nelson was 54+ in New York Undercover as 'Prof. Cortez'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 08 1994
Poster of Law & Order
Law & Order
Novella Nelson was 50+ in Law & Order as 'Mrs. Washington, Judge Gloria Crutcher'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 13 1990
Poster of The Days and Nights of Molly Dodd
The Days and Nights of Molly Dodd
Novella Nelson was 47+ in The Days and Nights of Molly Dodd as 'Jazz Singer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, May 21 1987
Poster of The Equalizer
The Equalizer
Novella Nelson was 45+ in The Equalizer as 'Miriam Blain'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 18 1985
Poster of Chiefs
Chiefs
Novella Nelson was 43+ in Chiefs as 'Nellie Cole'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Nov 13 1983