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Denise Nicholas

Bio: From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Denise Nicholas (born Donna Denise Nicholas; July 12, 1944) is an American actress and social activist who was involved in the American Civil Rights Movement. She is known primarily for her role as high school guidance counselor Liz McIntyre on the ABC comedy-drama series Room 222, and for her role as Councilwoman Harriet DeLong on the NBC/CBS drama series In the Heat of the Night
Born: Wed, Jul 12 1944
Birthplace: Detroit, Michigan, USA
Denise Nicholas is 81 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of Black Art: In the Absence of Light
Black Art: In the Absence of Light
Denise Nicholas was 76 in Black Art: In the Absence of Light as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, Feb 09 2021
Poster of Ritual
Ritual
Denise Nicholas was 56 in Ritual as 'Sylvia Becker'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 13 2000
Poster of The Rockford Files: Shoot-Out at the Golden Pagoda
The Rockford Files: Shoot-Out at the Golden Pagoda
Denise Nicholas was 53 in The Rockford Files: Shoot-Out at the Golden Pagoda as 'Leddy Hutch'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 21 1997
Poster of In the Heat of the Night: By Duty Bound
In the Heat of the Night: By Duty Bound
Denise Nicholas was 50 in In the Heat of the Night: By Duty Bound as 'Harriet DeLong Gillespie'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 17 1995
Poster of In the Heat of the Night: Who Was Geli Bendl?
In the Heat of the Night: Who Was Geli Bendl?
Denise Nicholas was 50 in In the Heat of the Night: Who Was Geli Bendl? as 'Harriet DeLong Gillespie'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 09 1994
Poster of In the Heat of the Night: A Matter of Justice
In the Heat of the Night: A Matter of Justice
Denise Nicholas was 50 in In the Heat of the Night: A Matter of Justice as 'Harriet DeLong Gillespie'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 21 1994
Poster of In the Heat of the Night: Give Me Your Life
In the Heat of the Night: Give Me Your Life
Denise Nicholas was 49 in In the Heat of the Night: Give Me Your Life as 'Harriet DeLong Gillespie'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 11 1994
Poster of Color Adjustment
Color Adjustment
Denise Nicholas was 47 in Color Adjustment as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 29 1992
Poster of On Thin Ice: The Tai Babilonia Story
On Thin Ice: The Tai Babilonia Story
Denise Nicholas was 46 in On Thin Ice: The Tai Babilonia Story as 'Cleo Babilonia'.
Movie Released: Mon, Nov 05 1990
Poster of Ghost Dad
Ghost Dad
Denise Nicholas was 45 in Ghost Dad as 'Joan'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 29 1990
Poster of Mother's Day
Mother's Day
Denise Nicholas was 44 in Mother's Day
Movie Released: Sat, May 13 1989
Poster of Marvin & Tige
Marvin & Tige
Denise Nicholas was 40 in Marvin & Tige as 'Vanessa Jackson'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 08 1985
Poster of And the Children Shall Lead
And the Children Shall Lead
Denise Nicholas was 40 in And the Children Shall Lead as 'Mother'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 1985
Poster of Jacqueline Susann's Valley of the Dolls
Jacqueline Susann's Valley of the Dolls
Denise Nicholas was 37 in Jacqueline Susann's Valley of the Dolls as 'Connie (as Denise Nicholas Hill)'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 19 1981
Poster of The Big Stuffed Dog
The Big Stuffed Dog
Denise Nicholas was 36 in The Big Stuffed Dog as 'Nurse Riley'.
Movie Released: Sun, Feb 08 1981
Poster of Ring of Passion
Ring of Passion
Denise Nicholas was 33 in Ring of Passion as 'Marva Trotter Louis'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 04 1978
Poster of Capricorn One
Capricorn One
Denise Nicholas was 33 in Capricorn One as 'Betty Walker'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 10 1977
Poster of A Piece of the Action
A Piece of the Action
Denise Nicholas was 33 in A Piece of the Action as 'Lila French'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 07 1977
Poster of Let's Do It Again
Let's Do It Again
Denise Nicholas was 31 in Let's Do It Again as 'Beth Foster'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 11 1975
Poster of Mr. Ricco
Mr. Ricco
Denise Nicholas was 30 in Mr. Ricco as 'Irene Mapes'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 31 1975
Poster of The Soul of Nigger Charley
The Soul of Nigger Charley
Denise Nicholas was 28 in The Soul of Nigger Charley as 'Elena'.
Movie Released: Tue, May 15 1973
Poster of Blacula
Blacula
Denise Nicholas was 28 in Blacula as 'Michelle'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 25 1972
Poster of Five Desperate Women
Five Desperate Women
Denise Nicholas was 27 in Five Desperate Women as 'Joy'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 28 1971

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 My Wife and Kids
My Wife and Kids
Denise Nicholas was 56+ in My Wife and Kids as 'Ann Kyle'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Mar 28 2001
Poster of The Parent 'Hood
The Parent 'Hood
Denise Nicholas was 50+ in The Parent 'Hood
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jan 18 1995
Poster of Hangin' with Mr. Cooper
Hangin' with Mr. Cooper
Denise Nicholas was 48+ in Hangin' with Mr. Cooper as 'Mrs. Walker'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 22 1992
Poster of Supercarrier
Supercarrier
Denise Nicholas was 43+ in Supercarrier
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Mar 06 1988
Poster of In the Heat of the Night
In the Heat of the Night
Denise Nicholas was 43+ in In the Heat of the Night as 'Harriet DeLong'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Mar 06 1988
Poster of A Different World
A Different World
Denise Nicholas was 43+ in A Different World as 'Carol Garrison'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 24 1987
Poster of Amen
Amen
Denise Nicholas was 42+ in Amen
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 27 1986
Poster of The Cosby Show
The Cosby Show
Denise Nicholas was 40+ in The Cosby Show as 'Lorraine'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 20 1984
Poster of The Sophisticated Gents
The Sophisticated Gents
Denise Nicholas was 37+ in The Sophisticated Gents as 'Pat Henderson'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 29 1981
Poster of Aloha Paradise
Aloha Paradise
Denise Nicholas was 36+ in Aloha Paradise
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Feb 25 1981
Poster of Magnum, P.I.
Magnum, P.I.
Denise Nicholas was 36+ in Magnum, P.I. as 'T.C's Date'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Dec 11 1980
Poster of Benson
Benson
Denise Nicholas was 35+ in Benson
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 13 1979
Poster of Baby, I'm Back
Baby, I'm Back
Denise Nicholas was 33+ in Baby, I'm Back
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jan 30 1978
Poster of The Love Boat
The Love Boat
Denise Nicholas was 33+ in The Love Boat as 'Maura Bellogue, Maura Belloque, Jenny Brooks'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 24 1977
Poster of Rhoda
Rhoda
Denise Nicholas was 30+ in Rhoda
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 09 1974
Poster of Police Story
Police Story
Denise Nicholas was 28+ in Police Story
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Mar 20 1973
Poster of Night Gallery
Night Gallery
Denise Nicholas was 26+ in Night Gallery as 'Kyro (segment "Logoda's Heads")'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Dec 16 1970
Poster of The Flip Wilson Show
The Flip Wilson Show
Denise Nicholas was 26+ in The Flip Wilson Show as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 17 1970
Poster of Love, American Style
Love, American Style
Denise Nicholas was 25+ in Love, American Style
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 29 1969
Poster of Room 222
Room 222
Denise Nicholas was 25+ in Room 222 as 'Liz McIntyre'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 11 1969
Poster of The F.B.I.
The F.B.I.
Denise Nicholas was 21+ in The F.B.I. as 'Nora Tobin'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 19 1965
Poster of The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Denise Nicholas was 18+ in The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 01 1962
Poster of The Mike Douglas Show
The Mike Douglas Show
Denise Nicholas was 17+ in The Mike Douglas Show as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Dec 11 1961