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Novella Nelson

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Birthdate

1939-12-17

Day of Death

2017-08-31

Place of Birth

Brooklyn, New York, USA

Novella Nelson

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 (44)

⭐ 6.4 Role: Self

Going to Mars: The Nikki Giovanni Project

2023
⭐ 7.0 Role: Self

Mr. SOUL!

2018
⭐ 6.6 Role: Diner Woman

You Were Never Really Here

2017
⭐ 6.3 Role: Librarian

A Walk Among the Tombstones

2014
⭐ 5.2 Role: Dr. Bannister

Nancy, Please

2012
⭐ 4.8 Role: Sophia Jackson

The Ten

2007
⭐ 5.8 Role: Dr. Peterson

Stephanie Daley

2007
⭐ 7.1 Role: Maya Restaurant Owner

Griffin & Phoenix

2006
⭐ 5.4 Role: Jayme

Premium

2006
⭐ 9.0 Role: Aunt June

Preaching to the Choir

2005
⭐ 5.8 Role: Clarabelle

Dear Wendy

2005
⭐ 6.0 Role: Lee

Birth

2004
⭐ 5.6 Role: Moderator

Head of State

2003
⭐ 6.9 Role: Mrs. Tate

Antwone Fisher

2002
⭐ 7.0 Role: Mama Banks

The Gilded Six Bits

2001