Novella Nelson
Acting
Born: 1939-12-17 · Brooklyn, New York, USA
Died: 2017-08-31
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 (20)
Going to Mars: The Nikki Giovanni Project
2023
Self
Mr. SOUL!
2018
Self
You Were Never Really Here
2017
Diner Woman
A Walk Among the Tombstones
2014
Librarian
Nancy, Please
2012
Dr. Bannister
The Ten
2007
Sophia Jackson
Stephanie Daley
2007
Dr. Peterson
Griffin & Phoenix
2006
Maya Restaurant Owner
Premium
2006
Jayme
Preaching to the Choir
2005
Aunt June
Dear Wendy
2005
Clarabelle
Birth
2004
Lee
Head of State
2003
Moderator
Antwone Fisher
2002
Mrs. Tate
The Gilded Six Bits
2001
Mama Banks
Judy Berlin
1999
Carol
A Perfect Murder
1998
Ambassador Alice Wills
The Devil's Advocate
1997
Botanica Woman
White Lies
1997
Leon's Mother
The Summer of Ben Tyler
1996
Rosetta Tyler
📺 TV Shows (19)
Damages
2007
Older Female Victim
Army Wives
2007
Vivian Burton
The Starter Wife
2007
Nana
30 Rock
2006
Novella Nelson
Whoopi
2003
Nurse
Third Watch
1999
Sondra Richards
The West Wing
1999
Gail Fitzwallace
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
1999
Mrs. Mosley
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
1999
Judge Anne Sciola
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
1999
Judge
Mama Flora's Family
1998
Pearl (1955-1970)
Sex and the City
1998
Madame Lordes
New York Undercover
1994
Prof. Cortez
Law & Order
1990
Mrs. Washington
Law & Order
1990
Judge Gloria Crutcher
Hothouse
1988
Olivia
The Days and Nights of Molly Dodd
1987
Jazz Singer
The Equalizer
1985
Miriam Blain
Chiefs
1983
Nellie Cole