Novella Nelson
ActingNovella 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.
Movies
Self
Going to Mars: The Nikki Giovanni Project
2023
Self
Mr. SOUL!
2018
Diner Woman
You Were Never Really Here
2017
Librarian
A Walk Among the Tombstones
2014
Dr. Bannister
Nancy, Please
2012
Sophia Jackson
The Ten
2007
Dr. Peterson
Stephanie Daley
2007
Maya Restaurant Owner
Griffin & Phoenix
2006
Jayme
Premium
2006
Aunt June
Preaching to the Choir
2005
Clarabelle
Dear Wendy
2005
Lee
Birth
2004
Moderator
Head of State
2003
Mrs. Tate
Antwone Fisher
2002
Mama Banks
The Gilded Six Bits
2001
Carol
Judy Berlin
1999
Ambassador Alice Wills
A Perfect Murder
1998
Botanica Woman
The Devil's Advocate
1997
Leon's Mother
White Lies
1997
Rosetta Tyler
The Summer of Ben Tyler
1996
TV Shows
Older Female Victim
Damages
2007
Vivian Burton
Army Wives
2007
Nana
The Starter Wife
2007
Novella Nelson
30 Rock
2006
Nurse
Whoopi
2003
Sondra Richards
Third Watch
1999
Gail Fitzwallace
The West Wing
1999
Mrs. Mosley
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
1999
Judge Anne Sciola
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
1999
Judge
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
1999
Pearl (1955-1970)
Mama Flora's Family
1998
Madame Lordes
Sex and the City
1998
Prof. Cortez
New York Undercover
1994
Mrs. Washington
Law & Order
1990
Judge Gloria Crutcher
Law & Order
1990
Olivia
Hothouse
1988
Jazz Singer
The Days and Nights of Molly Dodd
1987
Miriam Blain
The Equalizer
1985
Nellie Cole
Chiefs
1983