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BornDecember 17, 1939
DiedAugust 31, 2017 (age 77)
Place of birth Brooklyn, New York, USA
Film credits44
Novella Nelson
DeceasedKnown for 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.
Filmography
Going to Mars: The Nikki Giovanni Project
2023
as Self
Mr. SOUL!
2018
as Self
You Were Never Really Here
2017
as Diner Woman
A Walk Among the Tombstones
2014
as Librarian
Nancy, Please
2012
as Dr. Bannister
The Ten
2007
as Sophia Jackson
Stephanie Daley
2007
as Dr. Peterson
Griffin & Phoenix
2006
as Maya Restaurant Owner
Premium
2006
as Jayme
Preaching to the Choir
2005
as Aunt June
Dear Wendy
2005
as Clarabelle
Birth
2004
as Lee
Head of State
2003
as Moderator
Antwone Fisher
2002
as Mrs. Tate
The Gilded Six Bits
2001
as Mama Banks
Judy Berlin
1999
as Carol
A Perfect Murder
1998
as Ambassador Alice Wills
The Devil's Advocate
1997
as Botanica Woman
White Lies
1997
as Leon's Mother
The Summer of Ben Tyler
1996
as Rosetta Tyler
Harambee!
1996
as Queenesther
Manny & Lo
1996
as Georgine
Girl 6
1996
as Angela's Aunt
Mercy
1995
as Angela