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