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

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2017
{"id":11576,"title":"A Walk Among the Tombstones","year":"2014","character":"Librarian","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/a-walk-among-the-tombstones","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/2otj01eel920.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/2otj01eel920.jpg"},"released":1}
2014
{"id":77308,"title":"Nancy, Please","year":"2012","character":"Dr. Bannister","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/nancy-please","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_77308.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_77308.jpg"},"released":1}
2012
Nancy, Please
Nancy, Please as Dr. Bannister
{"id":15976,"title":"Somebody's Hero","year":"2012","character":"Maureen","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/somebodys-hero","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_15976.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_15976.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":32138,"title":"Stephanie Daley","year":"2007","character":"Dr. Peterson","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/stephanie-daley","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_32138.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_32138.jpg"},"released":1}
2007
Stephanie Daley
Stephanie Daley as Dr. Peterson
{"id":8597,"title":"The Ten","year":"2007","character":"Judge Sophia R. Jackson","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-ten","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_8597.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_8597.jpg"},"released":1}
The Ten
The Ten as Judge Sophia R. Jackson
{"id":49795,"title":"Premium","year":"2006","character":"Jayme","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/premium","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_49795.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_49795.jpg"},"released":1}
2006
Premium
Premium as Jayme
{"id":26831,"title":"Griffin & Phoenix","year":"2006","character":"Maya Restaurant Owner","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/griffin-phoenix","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/460bh67ta2a0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/460bh67ta2a0.jpg"},"released":1}
Griffin & Phoenix
Griffin & Phoenix as Maya Restaurant Owner
{"id":50189,"title":"Dear Wendy","year":"2005","character":"Clarabelle","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/dear-wendy","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/59pe8g3vjq80.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/59pe8g3vjq80.jpg"},"released":1}
2005
Dear Wendy
Dear Wendy as Clarabelle
{"id":257125,"title":"On the One","year":"2005","character":"Aunt June","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/on-the-one","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_257125.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_257125.jpg"},"released":1}
On the One
On the One as Aunt June
{"id":7661,"title":"Birth","year":"2004","character":"Lee","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/birth","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/6nb8rlkrki30.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/6nb8rlkrki30.jpg"},"released":1}
2004
Birth
Birth as Lee
{"id":2778,"title":"Head of State","year":"2003","character":"Moderator","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/head-of-state","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/2dh9opqa4hgg.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/2dh9opqa4hgg.jpg"},"released":1}
2003
Head of State
Head of State as Moderator
{"id":6477,"title":"Antwone Fisher","year":"2002","character":"Mrs. Tate","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/antwone-fisher","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/39hrme65r6f0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/39hrme65r6f0.jpg"},"released":1}
2002
Antwone Fisher
Antwone Fisher as Mrs. Tate
{"id":268925,"title":"The Gilded Six Bits","year":"2001","character":"Mama Banks","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-gilded-six-bits","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_268925.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_268925.jpg"},"released":1}
2001
{"id":55242,"title":"Judy Berlin","year":"1999","character":"Carol","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/judy-berlin","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_55242.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_55242.jpg"},"released":1}
1999
{"id":4243,"title":"A Perfect Murder","year":"1998","character":"Ambassador Alice Wills","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/a-perfect-murder","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/2oubhc18i000.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/2oubhc18i000.jpg"},"released":1}
1998
A Perfect Murder
A Perfect Murder as Ambassador Alice Wills
{"id":103834384,"title":"Mama Flora's Family","year":1998,"character":"Pearl (1955-1970)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/mama-floras-family","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_103834384.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_103834384.jpg"},"released":1}
Mama Flora's Family
Mama Flora's Family as Pearl (1955-1970)
{"id":197922,"title":"White Lies","year":"1997","character":"Leon's Mother","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/white-lies-1997","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_197922.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_197922.jpg"},"released":1}
1997
White Lies
White Lies as Leon's Mother
{"id":425,"title":"The Devil's Advocate","year":"1997","character":"Botanica Woman","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-devils-advocate","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/cpqekhqsmvo0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/cpqekhqsmvo0.jpg"},"released":1}
The Devil's Advocate
The Devil's Advocate as Botanica Woman
{"id":13868,"title":"Manny & Lo","year":"1996","character":"Georgine","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/manny-lo","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_13868.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_13868.jpg"},"released":1}
1996
Manny & Lo
Manny & Lo as Georgine
{"id":126473,"title":"The Summer of Ben Tyler","year":"1996","character":"Rosetta Tyler","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-summer-of-ben-tyler","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_126473.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_126473.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":7683,"title":"Girl 6","year":"1996","character":"Angela's Aunt","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/girl-6","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_7683.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_7683.jpg"},"released":1}
Girl 6
Girl 6 as Angela's Aunt
{"id":56780,"title":"The Keeper","year":"1995","character":"Mrs. Lemont, Mother","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-keeper-1995","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_56780.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_56780.jpg"},"released":1}
1995
The Keeper
The Keeper as Mrs. Lemont, Mother
{"id":57572,"title":"Mercy","year":"1995","character":"Angela","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/mercy-1995","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_57572.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_57572.jpg"},"released":1}
Mercy
Mercy as Angela
{"id":215,"title":"Law & Order","year":1995,"character":"Mrs. Washington","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/law-order-1990","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/3rrlno6q9mag.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/3rrlno6q9mag.jpg"},"released":1}
Law & Order
Law & Order as Mrs. Washington
{"id":158132,"title":"Dead Funny","year":"1994","character":"Frances","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/dead-funny","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_158132.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_158132.jpg"},"released":1}
1994
Dead Funny
Dead Funny as Frances
{"id":1038,"title":"Weekend at Bernie's II","year":"1993","character":"Mobu","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/weekend-at-bernies-ii","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/plgii1jved40.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/plgii1jved40.jpg"},"released":1}
1993
{"id":58622,"title":"Daybreak","year":"1993","character":"Mrs. Chaney","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/daybreak-1993","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_58622.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_58622.jpg"},"released":1}
Daybreak
Daybreak as Mrs. Chaney
{"id":13395,"title":"Citizen Cohn","year":"1992","character":"Second Annie Lee Moss","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/citizen-cohn","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_13395.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_13395.jpg"},"released":1}
1992
Citizen Cohn
Citizen Cohn as Second Annie Lee Moss
{"id":7317,"title":"Strictly Business","year":"1991","character":"Olivia","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/strictly-business","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_7317.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_7317.jpg"},"released":1}
1991
{"id":159941,"title":"Privilege","year":"1990","character":"Yvonne Washington","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/privilege-1990","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_159941.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_159941.jpg"},"released":1}
1990
Privilege
Privilege as Yvonne Washington
{"id":5047,"title":"Green Card","year":"1990","character":"Marriage Celebrant","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/green-card","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/5pltikk3m4s0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/5pltikk3m4s0.jpg"},"released":1}
Green Card
Green Card as Marriage Celebrant
{"id":160407,"title":"The Littlest Victims","year":"1989","character":"Mrs. Munson","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-littlest-victims","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_160407.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_160407.jpg"},"released":1}
1989
{"id":60597,"title":"Orphans","year":"1987","character":"Mattie","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/orphans-1987","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_60597.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_60597.jpg"},"released":1}
1987
Orphans
Orphans as Mattie
{"id":93662,"title":"Kojak: The Price of Justice","year":"1987","character":"Pearl","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/kojak-the-price-of-justice","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_93662.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_93662.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":1382,"title":"The Equalizer","year":1986,"character":"Miriam Blain","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/the-equalizer-us","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_1382.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_1382.jpg"},"released":1}
1986
The Equalizer
The Equalizer as Miriam Blain
{"id":198135,"title":"A Doctor's Story","year":"1984","character":"Mrs. Thornton","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/a-doctors-story-1984","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_198135.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_198135.jpg"},"released":1}
1984
A Doctor's Story
A Doctor's Story as Mrs. Thornton
{"id":6406,"title":"The Flamingo Kid","year":"1984","character":"Lizzy the Housekeeper","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-flamingo-kid","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_6406.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_6406.jpg"},"released":1}
The Flamingo Kid
The Flamingo Kid as Lizzy the Housekeeper
{"id":6363,"title":"The Cotton Club","year":"1984","character":"Madame St. Clair","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-cotton-club","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/296g1mv2e24g.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/296g1mv2e24g.jpg"},"released":1}
The Cotton Club
The Cotton Club as Madame St. Clair
{"id":162419,"title":"Abuse","year":"1983","character":"Street Interviewee","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/abuse","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_162419.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_162419.jpg"},"released":1}
1983
Abuse
Abuse as Street Interviewee
{"id":13181,"title":"The Seduction of Joe Tynan","year":"1979","character":"Carla Willis","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-seduction-of-joe-tynan","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_13181.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_13181.jpg"},"released":1}
1979
{"id":24441,"title":"An Unmarried Woman","year":"1978","character":"Jean","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/an-unmarried-woman","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_24441.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_24441.jpg"},"released":1}
1978
{"id":217702,"title":"Going to Mars: The Nikki Giovanni Project","year":"2023","character":null,"permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/going-to-mars-the-nikki-giovanni-project","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_217702.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_217702.jpg"},"released":1}
2023
{"id":132041,"title":"Mr. Soul!","year":"2018","character":null,"permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/mr-soul","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_132041.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_132041.jpg"},"released":1}
2018