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.

Known for

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Going to Mars: The Nikki Giovanni Project

2023 ⭐ 6.4

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Mr. SOUL!

2018 ⭐ 7.0

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You Were Never Really Here

2017 ⭐ 6.5

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A Walk Among the Tombstones

2014 ⭐ 6.3

Career timeline

2023

Going to Mars: The Nikki Giovanni Project

Self · 2023

⭐ 6.4

2018

Mr. SOUL! Notable

Self · 2018

⭐ 7.0

2017

You Were Never Really Here Notable

Diner Woman · 2017

⭐ 6.5

2014

A Walk Among the Tombstones Notable

Librarian · 2014

⭐ 6.3

2012

Nancy, Please

Dr. Bannister · 2012

⭐ 5.2

2007

The Ten

Sophia Jackson · 2007

⭐ 4.8

Stephanie Daley

Dr. Peterson · 2007

⭐ 5.8

2006

Griffin & Phoenix Notable

Maya Restaurant Owner · 2006

⭐ 7.1

Premium

Jayme · 2006

⭐ 5.4

2005

Preaching to the Choir Notable

Aunt June · 2005

⭐ 9.0

Dear Wendy

Clarabelle · 2005

⭐ 5.8

2004

Birth

Lee · 2004

⭐ 6.0

2003

Head of State

Moderator · 2003

⭐ 5.6

2002

Antwone Fisher

Mrs. Tate · 2002

⭐ 6.9

2001

The Gilded Six Bits Notable

Mama Banks · 2001

⭐ 7.0

1999

Judy Berlin

Carol · 1999

⭐ 5.9

1998

A Perfect Murder Notable

Ambassador Alice Wills · 1998

⭐ 6.6

1997

The Devil's Advocate Notable

Botanica Woman · 1997

⭐ 7.5

White Lies

Leon's Mother · 1997

⭐ 3.8

1996

The Summer of Ben Tyler

Rosetta Tyler · 1996

⭐ 6.8

Harambee! Notable

Queenesther · 1996

⭐ 7.0

Manny & Lo

Georgine · 1996

⭐ 6.3

1995

Mercy

Angela · 1995

⭐ 6.6

The Keeper

Mrs. Lemont, Mother · 1995

⭐ 5.7

1994

Dead Funny

Frances · 1994

⭐ 5.5

1993

Weekend at Bernie's II

Mobu · 1993

⭐ 5.1

Daybreak

Mrs. Chaney · 1993

⭐ 5.3

1992

Citizen Cohn

Second Annie Lee Moss · 1992

⭐ 6.3

Frequently appears with

Taraji P. Henson

Self (voice)

Sidney Poitier

Self (archive footage)

Blair Underwood

Ellis Haizlip (voice)

Harry Belafonte

Self

Patti LaBelle

Self (archive footage)

Full filmography

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Going to Mars: The Nikki Giovanni Project

2023 ⭐ 6.4

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Mr. SOUL!

2018 ⭐ 7.0

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You Were Never Really Here

2017 ⭐ 6.5

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A Walk Among the Tombstones

2014 ⭐ 6.3

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Nancy, Please

2012 ⭐ 5.2

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The Ten

2007 ⭐ 4.8

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Stephanie Daley

2007 ⭐ 5.8

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Griffin & Phoenix

2006 ⭐ 7.1

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Premium

2006 ⭐ 5.4

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Preaching to the Choir

2005 ⭐ 9.0

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Dear Wendy

2005 ⭐ 5.8

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Birth

2004 ⭐ 6.0

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Head of State

2003 ⭐ 5.6

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Antwone Fisher

2002 ⭐ 6.9

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The Gilded Six Bits

2001 ⭐ 7.0

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Judy Berlin

1999 ⭐ 5.9

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A Perfect Murder

1998 ⭐ 6.6

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The Devil's Advocate

1997 ⭐ 7.5

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White Lies

1997 ⭐ 3.8

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The Summer of Ben Tyler

1996 ⭐ 6.8