Novella Nelson
Known for Acting
Born December 17, 1939
Died August 31, 2017
Place of Birth Brooklyn, New York, USA
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
The Devil's Advocate
1997
as Botanica Woman
A Walk Among the Tombstones
2014
as Librarian
A Perfect Murder
1998
as Ambassador Alice Wills
Birth
2004
as Lee
You Were Never Really Here
2017
as Diner Woman
The Cotton Club
1984
as Madame St. Clair
Antwone Fisher
2002
as Mrs. Tate
Green Card
1990
as Marriage Celebrant
Daybreak
1993
as Mrs. Chaney
An Unmarried Woman
1978
as Jean
The Ten
2007
as Sophia Jackson
Head of State
2003
as Moderator
Girl 6
1996
as Angela's Aunt
Griffin & Phoenix
2006
as Maya Restaurant Owner
The Flamingo Kid
1984
as Lizzy the Housekeeper
Citizen Cohn
1992
as Second Annie Lee Moss
White Lies
1997
as Leon's Mother
Dear Wendy
2005
as Clarabelle
Strictly Business
1991
as Olivia
Manny & Lo
1996
as Georgine
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