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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'.
Fri, Nov 03 2023
Poster of Mr. SOUL!
Mr. SOUL!
Novella Nelson would have been no older than
77 in Mr. SOUL!
as 'Self'.
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'.
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'.
Thu, Sep 18 2014
Poster of Nancy, Please
Nancy, Please
Novella Nelson was
72 in Nancy, Please
as 'Dr. Bannister'.
Fri, Apr 20 2012
Poster of The Ten
The Ten
Novella Nelson was
67 in The Ten
as 'Judge Sophia R. Jackson'.
Fri, Aug 03 2007
Poster of Stephanie Daley
Stephanie Daley
Novella Nelson was
67 in Stephanie Daley
as 'Dr. Peterson'.
Fri, Apr 20 2007
Poster of Griffin & Phoenix
Griffin & Phoenix
Novella Nelson was
66 in Griffin & Phoenix
as 'Maya Restaurant Owner'.
Tue, Sep 12 2006
Poster of Premium
Premium
Novella Nelson was
66 in Premium
as 'Jayme'.
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'.
Wed, Oct 12 2005
Poster of Dear Wendy
Dear Wendy
Novella Nelson was
65 in Dear Wendy
as 'Clarabelle'.
Fri, Feb 04 2005
Poster of Birth
Birth
Novella Nelson was
64 in Birth
as 'Lee'.
Fri, Oct 29 2004
Poster of Head of State
Head of State
Novella Nelson was
63 in Head of State
as 'Moderator'.
Fri, Mar 28 2003
Poster of Antwone Fisher
Antwone Fisher
Novella Nelson was
63 in Antwone Fisher
as 'Mrs. Tate'.
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'.
Sun, Feb 18 2001
Poster of Judy Berlin
Judy Berlin
Novella Nelson was
59 in Judy Berlin
as 'Carol'.
Wed, Oct 06 1999
Poster of A Perfect Murder
A Perfect Murder
Novella Nelson was
58 in A Perfect Murder
as 'Ambassador Alice Wills'.
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'.
Fri, Oct 17 1997
Poster of White Lies
White Lies
Novella Nelson was
57 in White Lies
as 'Leon's Mother'.
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'.
Sun, Dec 15 1996
Poster of Harambee!
Harambee!
Novella Nelson was
56 in Harambee!
as 'Queenesther'.
Sun, Dec 01 1996
Poster of Girl 6
Girl 6
Novella Nelson was
56 in Girl 6
as 'Angela's Aunt'.
Fri, Mar 22 1996
Poster of Manny & Lo
Manny & Lo
Novella Nelson was
56 in Manny & Lo
as 'Georgine'.
Mon, Jan 22 1996
Poster of Mercy
Mercy
Novella Nelson was
55 in Mercy
as 'Angela'.
Thu, Oct 19 1995
Poster of The Keeper
The Keeper
Novella Nelson was
55 in The Keeper
as 'Mrs. Lemont, Mother'.
Fri, Sep 15 1995
Poster of Dead Funny
Dead Funny
Novella Nelson was
54 in Dead Funny
as 'Frances'.
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'.
Fri, Jul 09 1993
Poster of Daybreak
Daybreak
Novella Nelson was
53 in Daybreak
as 'Mrs. Chaney'.
Sat, May 08 1993
Poster of Citizen Cohn
Citizen Cohn
Novella Nelson was
52 in Citizen Cohn
as 'Second Annie Lee Moss'.
Sat, Aug 22 1992
Poster of Strictly Business
Strictly Business
Novella Nelson was
51 in Strictly Business
as 'Olivia'.
Fri, Nov 08 1991
Poster of Green Card
Green Card
Novella Nelson was
51 in Green Card
as 'Marriage Celebrant'.
Sun, Dec 23 1990
Poster of Privilege
Privilege
Novella Nelson was
50 in Privilege
as 'Yvonne Washington'.
Wed, Sep 26 1990
Poster of Orphans
Orphans
Novella Nelson was
47 in Orphans
as 'Mattie'.
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'.
Sat, Feb 21 1987
Poster of The Flamingo Kid
The Flamingo Kid
Novella Nelson was
45 in The Flamingo Kid
as 'Lizzy the Housekeeper'.
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'.
Tue, Dec 18 1984
Poster of The Cotton Club
The Cotton Club
Novella Nelson was
44 in The Cotton Club
as 'Madame St. Clair'.
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'.
Mon, Apr 23 1984
Poster of Abuse
Abuse
Novella Nelson was
43 in Abuse
as 'Street Interviewee'.
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
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'.
Fri, Aug 17 1979
Poster of An Unmarried Woman
An Unmarried Woman
Novella Nelson was
38 in An Unmarried Woman
as 'Jean'.
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'.
First Air Date
Wed, Oct 11 2006
Poster of Whoopi
Whoopi
Novella Nelson was
63+ in Whoopi
as 'Nurse'.
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 09 2003
Poster of Third Watch
Third Watch
Novella Nelson was
59+ in Third Watch
as 'Sondra Richards'.
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'.
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'.
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)'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
First Air Date
Thu, May 21 1987
Poster of The Equalizer
The Equalizer
Novella Nelson was
45+ in The Equalizer
as 'Miriam Blain'.
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 18 1985
Poster of Chiefs
Chiefs
Novella Nelson was
43+ in Chiefs
as 'Nellie Cole'.
First Air Date
Sun, Nov 13 1983