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Novella Nelson Born December 17, 1939
Brooklyn, New York USAYears active 1978-present Novella Nelson (born December 17, 1939) is an American actress and singer.
Nelson was born in Brooklyn, New York, the daughter of Evelyn Hines and James Nelson.[1] Her career in films did not begin until she was approaching middle age, with a small part in 1978's An Unmarried Woman. Over the next thirty years, she continued to play small roles in movies.[2] Additionally, she established a career as a singer, both on the stage[3] and in cabaret-style locales.[4] Nelson works as an instructor for voice-over actors.[5] In June, 2009, she was appearing in a Boston production of Oedipus.[6]
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Filmography
Year Film Role Notes 1978 An Unmarried Woman Jean Starret 1979 The Seduction of Joe Tynan Carla Willis 1984 The Cotton Club Madame St. Clair 1984 The Flamingo Kid Lizzy the Housekeeper 1987 Orphans Mattie 1990 Privilege Yvonne Washington 1990 The Bonfire of the Vanities Media Jackal 1991 Strictly Business Olivia 1993 Weekend at Bernie's II Mobu 1994 Dead Funny Frances 1995 The Keeper Mrs. Lemont, Mother 1996 Girl 6 Angela's Aunt 1997 The Devil's Advocate Botanica Woman 1998 A Perfect Murder Ambassador Alice Wills 2002 Antwone Fisher Mrs. Tate 2003 The West Wing episode "Gaza" Gail Fitzwallace 2003 The West Wing episode "N.S.F. Thurmont" Gail Fitzwallace 2004 Birth Lee 2005 Dear Wendy Clarabelle 2005 "Preaching To The Choir" Ruth 2007 The Ten Judge Sophia R. Jackson 2010 Night Catches Us Eloise Johnson 2010 30 Rock episode "The Moms" Herself Discography
- Arcana A1001, made by Desto Records, NYC, unknown date, "Novella Nelson".
- Songs: Mean World; Long Road Home; (Sittin' on) The Dock of the Bay; Lilac Wine; Johnny (Guns and Drums); I'm Troubled; Do What You Gotta Do; Cold Water Flat; Porgy; I Wish I Knew How It Would feel To Be Free.
- Musicians: Phil Moore, piano; Richard Davis, bass; Frederick Waits, drums; Warren Smith, percussion; Emmanuel Green and Gene Orloff, violins; Selwart Clarke, viola; Kermit Moore, cello.
- Information on this LP from Black Shellac, Records for Collectors, Spring City, PA
References
- ^ http://www.filmreference.com/film/9/Novella-Nelson.html
- ^ http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0625645/
- ^ http://www.nytimes.com/1994/06/26/nyregion/theater-electra-with-a-different-dimension.html
- ^ http://www.nytimes.com/1985/04/26/arts/cabaret-novella-nelson.html
- ^ http://www.scribe.org/workshop/soundrecording
- ^ http://thebostonphoenix.com/boston/arts/theater/documents/00408547.htm
External links
Categories:- 1939 births
- Actors from New York City
- African American actors
- American film actors
- American stage actors
- American television actors
- Living people
- People from Brooklyn
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