Denise Nicholas

Denise Nicholas

80 · Born: Jul 12, 1944

Known For

Ghost DadGhost Dad
BlaculaBlacula
Capricorn OneCapricorn One
Room 222Room 222

Personal Details

BornJul 12, 1944 Detroit, Michigan, USA
Spouse

  • Jim Hill

    ( Feb 14, 1981 to Dec 31, 1969 )

  • Bill Withers

    ( Jan 17, 1973 to Dec 31, 1969 )

  • Gilbert Moses

    ( Dec 31, 1969 to Dec 31, 1969 )
Parents
  • Otto Nicholas
  • Louise Nicholas
Relatives
  • Otto Nicholas (Sibling)
  • Michele Burgen (Sibling)

Biography

Denise Nicholas, a talented actress and writer, entered the world on July 12, 1944, in the vibrant city of Detroit, Michigan, United States of America. Throughout her illustrious career, she has made a lasting impact in the entertainment industry, garnering recognition for her outstanding performances in notable films such as Let's Do It Again in 1975, Capricorn One in 1977, and In the Heat of the Night in 1988. Prior to her current status, Denise Nicholas was previously married to notable individuals, including Jim Hill, the renowned musician, Bill Withers, the legendary singer-songwriter, and Gilbert Moses, a prominent theatre director.

Career

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2000
Ritual
Ritual as Sylvia Becker
{"id":215465,"title":"The Rockford Files: Shoot-Out at the Golden Pagoda","year":"1997","character":"Leddy Hutch","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-rockford-files-shoot-out-at-the-golden-pagoda","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_215465.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_215465.jpg"},"released":1}
1997
The Rockford Files: Shoot-Out at the Golden Pagoda
The Rockford Files: Shoot-Out at the Golden Pagoda as Leddy Hutch
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1995
In the Heat of the Night
In the Heat of the Night as Harriet DeLong Gillespie
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1994
In the Heat of the Night
In the Heat of the Night as Harriet DeLong
{"id":215804,"title":"On Thin Ice: The Tai Babilonia Story","year":"1990","character":"Cleo Babilonia","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/on-thin-ice-the-tai-babilonia-story","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_215804.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_215804.jpg"},"released":1}
1990
On Thin Ice: The Tai Babilonia Story
On Thin Ice: The Tai Babilonia Story as Cleo Babilonia
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Ghost Dad
Ghost Dad as Joan
{"id":62361,"title":"Marvin & Tige","year":"1985","character":"Vanessa Jackson","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/marvin-tige-1983","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_62361.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_62361.jpg"},"released":1}
1985
Marvin & Tige
Marvin & Tige as Vanessa Jackson
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And the Children Shall Lead
And the Children Shall Lead as Mother
{"id":163045,"title":"The Big Stuffed Dog","year":"1981","character":"Nurse Riley","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-big-stuffed-dog","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_163045.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_163045.jpg"},"released":1}
1981
The Big Stuffed Dog
The Big Stuffed Dog as Nurse Riley
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Jacqueline Susann's Valley of the Dolls
Jacqueline Susann's Valley of the Dolls as Connie (as Denise Nicholas Hill)
{"id":10121,"title":"Diff'rent Strokes","year":1980,"character":"Sondra Williams","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/diffrent-strokes","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_10121.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_10121.jpg"},"released":1}
1980
Diff'rent Strokes
Diff'rent Strokes as Sondra Williams
{"id":163801,"title":"Ring of Passion","year":"1978","character":"Marva Trotter Louis","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/ring-of-passion","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_163801.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_163801.jpg"},"released":1}
1978
Ring of Passion
Ring of Passion as Marva Trotter Louis
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1977
A Piece of the Action
A Piece of the Action as Lila French
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Capricorn One
Capricorn One as Betty Walker
{"id":86216,"title":"Mr. Ricco","year":"1975","character":"Irene Mapes","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/mr-ricco","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_86216.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_86216.jpg"},"released":1}
1975
Mr. Ricco
Mr. Ricco as Irene Mapes
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Let's Do It Again
Let's Do It Again as Beth Foster
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1973
The Soul of Nigger Charley
The Soul of Nigger Charley as Elena
{"id":10312,"title":"Room 222","year":1973,"character":"Liz McIntyre","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/room-222","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_10312.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_10312.jpg"},"released":1}
Room 222
Room 222 as Liz McIntyre
{"id":23735,"title":"Blacula","year":"1972","character":"Michelle","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/blacula","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_23735.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_23735.jpg"},"released":1}
1972
Blacula
Blacula as Michelle
{"id":86988,"title":"Five Desperate Women","year":"1971","character":"Joy","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/five-desperate-women","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_86988.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_86988.jpg"},"released":1}
1971
Five Desperate Women
Five Desperate Women as Joy
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2021
Black Art: In the Absence of Light
Black Art: In the Absence of Light
{"id":59035,"title":"Color Adjustment","year":"1992","character":null,"permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/color-adjustment","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_59035.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_59035.jpg"},"released":1}
1992
Color Adjustment
Color Adjustment