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
You Were Never Really Here (2017) — Diner WomanA Walk Among the Tombstones (2014) — LibrarianDamages (2007) — Older Female VictimArmy Wives (2007) — Vivian Burton30 Rock (2006) — Novella NelsonGriffin & Phoenix (2006) — Maya Restaurant OwnerDear Wendy (2005) — ClarabelleBirth (2004) — LeeHead of State (2003) — ModeratorAntwone Fisher (2002) — Mrs. TateLaw & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999) — Judge · Judge Anne Sciola · Mrs. MosleyThe West Wing (1999) — Gail FitzwallaceThird Watch (1999) — Sondra RichardsSex and the City (1998) — Madame LordesA Perfect Murder (1998) — Ambassador Alice WillsThe Devil's Advocate (1997) — Botanica WomanNew York Undercover (1994) — Prof. CortezWeekend at Bernie's II (1993) — MobuLaw & Order (1990) — Judge Gloria Crutcher · Mrs. WashingtonGreen Card (1990) — Marriage CelebrantThe Equalizer (1985) — Miriam BlainThe Cotton Club (1984) — Madame St. ClairThe Flamingo Kid (1984) — Lizzy the HousekeeperAn Unmarried Woman (1978) — Jean