Novella Nelson

Novella Nelson

Deceased · Born: Dec 17, 1939 · Died: Aug 31, 2017

Personal Details

BornDec 17, 1939 Brooklyn, New York, USA

Biography

Novella Nelson was born on a chilly winter morning, December 17, 1939, in the bustling borough of Brooklyn, New York, a city that never sleeps, located in the state of New York, in the United States of America.

Throughout her illustrious career, Novella Nelson established herself as a talented and accomplished actress, captivating audiences with her remarkable performances in a diverse range of films, including the critically acclaimed "A Perfect Murder" released in 1998, the thought-provoking "The Devil's Advocate" from 1997, and the cleverly crafted "The Ten" in 2007.

In her personal life, Novella Nelson was married to George Blanchard, a union that brought her joy and companionship.

Tragically, Novella Nelson's life was cut short when she passed away on a warm summer evening, August 31, 2017, in the same city where she was born, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA.

Career

2017
2012
Nancy, Please
Nancy, Please as Dr. Bannister
2007
Stephanie Daley
Stephanie Daley as Dr. Peterson
The Ten
The Ten as Sophia Jackson
2006
Premium
Premium as Jayme
Griffin & Phoenix
Griffin & Phoenix as Maya Restaurant Owner
2005
Dear Wendy
Dear Wendy as Clarabelle
On the One
On the One as Aunt June
2004
Birth
Birth as Lee
2003
Head of State
Head of State as Moderator
2002
Antwone Fisher
Antwone Fisher as Mrs. Tate
2001
1999
1998
A Perfect Murder
A Perfect Murder as Ambassador Alice Wills
Mama Flora's Family
Mama Flora's Family as Pearl (1955-1970)
1997
White Lies
White Lies as Leon's Mother
The Devil's Advocate
The Devil's Advocate as Botanica Woman
1996
Manny & Lo
Manny & Lo as Georgine
Girl 6
Girl 6 as Angela's Aunt
1995
The Keeper
The Keeper as Mrs. Lemont, Mother
Mercy
Mercy as Angela
1994
Dead Funny
Dead Funny as Frances
Daybreak
Daybreak as Mrs. Chaney
1992
Citizen Cohn
Citizen Cohn as Second Annie Lee Moss
1991
1990
Privilege
Privilege as Yvonne Washington
Green Card
Green Card as Marriage Celebrant
1989
1987
Orphans
Orphans as Mattie
1984
A Doctor's Story
A Doctor's Story as Mrs. Thornton
The Flamingo Kid
The Flamingo Kid as Lizzy the Housekeeper
The Cotton Club
The Cotton Club as Madame St. Clair
1983
Abuse
Abuse as Street Interviewee
Chiefs
Chiefs as Nellie Cole
1979