Novella Nelson
Actor
Born Dec 17, 1939 · Brooklyn, New York, USA
Active 1978–2017
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.
Filmography
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999) — Judge · Judge Anne Sciola · Mrs. MosleyThe Devil's Advocate (1997) — Botanica WomanSex and the City (1998) — Madame LordesThe West Wing (1999) — Gail FitzwallaceYou Were Never Really Here (2017) — Diner WomanA Walk Among the Tombstones (2014) — Librarian30 Rock (2006) — Novella NelsonA Perfect Murder (1998) — Ambassador Alice WillsLaw & Order (1990) — Judge Gloria Crutcher · Mrs. WashingtonAntwone Fisher (2002) — Mrs. TateThird Watch (1999) — Sondra RichardsDamages (2007) — Older Female VictimBirth (2004) — LeeThe Cotton Club (1984) — Madame St. ClairGreen Card (1990) — Marriage CelebrantGriffin & Phoenix (2006) — Maya Restaurant OwnerHead of State (2003) — ModeratorThe Equalizer (1985) — Miriam BlainAn Unmarried Woman (1978) — JeanWeekend at Bernie's II (1993) — MobuDear Wendy (2005) — ClarabelleArmy Wives (2007) — Vivian BurtonNew York Undercover (1994) — Prof. CortezThe Flamingo Kid (1984) — Lizzy the Housekeeper