About
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 Project2023 · Self
Mr. SOUL!2018 · Self
You Were Never Really Here2017 · Diner Woman
A Walk Among the Tombstones2014 · Librarian
Nancy, Please2012 · Dr. Bannister
The Ten2007 · Sophia Jackson
Stephanie Daley2007 · Dr. Peterson
Griffin & Phoenix2006 · Maya Restaurant Owner
Premium2006 · Jayme
Preaching to the Choir2005 · Aunt June
Dear Wendy2005 · Clarabelle
Birth2004 · Lee
Head of State2003 · Moderator
Antwone Fisher2002 · Mrs. Tate
The Gilded Six Bits2001 · Mama Banks
Judy Berlin1999 · Carol
A Perfect Murder1998 · Ambassador Alice Wills
The Devil's Advocate1997 · Botanica Woman
White Lies1997 · Leon's Mother
The Summer of Ben Tyler1996 · Rosetta Tyler