NOVELLA NELSON
Novella Nelson
Gender: Female
Known for: Acting
Birthday: December 17, 1939
Deathday: August 31, 2017
Place of Birth: Brooklyn, New York, USA
Biography
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.
Filmography
Starring
2018·
Mr. SOUL!Self
Diner Woman
Librarian
2012·
Nancy, PleaseDr. Bannister
2007·
DamagesOlder Female Victim
2007·
Army WivesVivian Burton
2007·
The Starter WifeNana
2007·
The TenSophia Jackson
2007·
Stephanie DaleyDr. Peterson
2006·
30 RockNovella Nelson
2006·
Griffin & PhoenixMaya Restaurant Owner
2006·
PremiumJayme
2005·
Dear WendyClarabelle
Aunt June
2004·
BirthLee
2003·
WhoopiNurse
2003·
Head of StateModerator
2002·
Antwone FisherMrs. Tate
2001·
The Gilded Six BitsMama Banks
1999·
Third WatchSondra Richards
Judge, Judge Anne Sciola, Mrs. Mosley
1999·
The West WingGail Fitzwallace
1999·
Judy BerlinCarol
1998·
Mama Flora's FamilyPearl (1955-1970)
1998·
Sex and the CityMadame Lordes
1998·
A Perfect MurderAmbassador Alice Wills
1997·
The Devil's AdvocateBotanica Woman
1997·
White LiesLeon's Mother
1996·
Manny & LoGeorgine
Rosetta Tyler
1996·
Girl 6Angela's Aunt
1996·
Harambee!Queenesther
Shirley
1995·
MercyAngela
1995·
The KeeperMrs. Lemont, Mother
1994·
New York UndercoverProf. Cortez
1994·
Dead FunnyFrances
1993·
DaybreakMrs. Chaney
Mobu
1992·
Citizen CohnSecond Annie Lee Moss
1991·
Strictly BusinessOlivia
1990·
Law & OrderJudge Gloria Crutcher, Mrs. Washington
1990·
Green CardMarriage Celebrant
1990·
PrivilegeYvonne Washington
1989·
The Littlest VictimsMrs. Munson
1988·
HothouseOlivia
Jazz Singer
Pearl
1987·
OrphansMattie
1985·
The EqualizerMiriam Blain
1984·
A Doctor's StoryMrs. Thornton
Serena Cole
1984·
The Flamingo KidLizzy the Housekeeper
1984·
The Cotton ClubMadame St. Clair
1983·
ChiefsNellie Cole
1983·
AbuseStreet Interviewee
Carla Willis
1978·
An Unmarried WomanJean