Novella Nelson

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.

Known For

The Devil's Advocate

Botanica Woman

A Walk Among the Tombston...

Librarian

A Perfect Murder

Ambassador Alice Wills

You Were Never Really Her...

Diner Woman

Birth

Lee

The Cotton Club

Madame St. Clair

Head of State

Moderator

Griffin & Phoenix

Maya Restaurant Owner

Antwone Fisher

Mrs. Tate

Strictly Business

Olivia