
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.
Acted in 59
2010s
- 2017
- 2014
- 2012
Nancy, Please
Dr. Bannister
- 2010
2000s
- 2009
The Toe Tactic
Victoria Hadaway
- 2007
The Starter Wife
Nana · 6 episodes
- 2006
Premium
Jayme
- 2005
Preaching to the Choir
Aunt June
- 2004
56Birth
Lee
- 2003
- 2002
- 2001
The Gilded Six Bits
Mama Banks
1990s
- 1999
Judy Berlin
Carol
- 1998
Mama Flora's Family
Pearl (1955-1970) · 2 episodes
- 1997
- 1996
The Summer of Ben Tyler
Rosetta Tyler
Harambee!
Queenesther
Manny & Lo
Georgine
- 1995
Mercy
Angela
The Keeper
Mrs. Lemont, Mother
- 1994
Dead Funny
Frances
- 1993
- 1992
Citizen Cohn
Second Annie Lee Moss
- 1991
- 1990
Privilege
Yvonne Washington
1980s
- 1989
The Littlest Victims
Mrs. Munson
- 1988
Hothouse
Olivia · 1 episode
- 1987
Orphans
Mattie
Kojak: The Price of Justice
Pearl
- 1985
- 1984
The Flamingo Kid
Lizzy the Housekeeper
He's Fired, She's Hired
Serena Cole
A Doctor's Story
Mrs. Thornton
- 1983
Chiefs
Nellie Cole · 1 episode
Abuse
Street Interviewee
- 1980
1970s
- 1979
- 1978
An Unmarried Woman
Jean
Appearances2
2010s
- 2018
Mr. SOUL!
Self