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Novella Nelson
Born
Dec 17, 1939
Died: Aug 31, 2017
Lived 77 years
Place of Birth
Brooklyn, New York, USA
Known For
Acting
Gender
Female
Career Highlights
44
Movies
19
TV Shows
Also Known As
Novella Christine Nelson
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Novella Nelson
Acting
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.
Movies
44
TV Shows
19
Going to Mars: The Nikki Giovanni Project
as
Self
2023
Mr. SOUL!
as
Self
2018
You Were Never Really Here
as
Diner Woman
2017
A Walk Among the Tombstones
as
Librarian
2014
Nancy, Please
as
Dr. Bannister
2012
The Ten
as
Sophia Jackson
2007
Stephanie Daley
as
Dr. Peterson
2007
Griffin & Phoenix
as
Maya Restaurant Owner
2006
Premium
as
Jayme
2006
Preaching to the Choir
as
Aunt June
2005
Dear Wendy
as
Clarabelle
2005
Birth
as
Lee
2004
Head of State
as
Moderator
2003
Antwone Fisher
as
Mrs. Tate
2002
The Gilded Six Bits
as
Mama Banks
2001
Judy Berlin
as
Carol
1999
A Perfect Murder
as
Ambassador Alice Wills
1998
The Devil's Advocate
as
Botanica Woman
1997
White Lies
as
Leon's Mother
1997
The Summer of Ben Tyler
as
Rosetta Tyler
1996
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