Born in Brooklyn, New York, USA — Dec 17 1939• Died Aug 31 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.
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Mrs. Mosley

Mrs. Washington

Gail Fitzwallace

Novella Nelson

Madame Lordes

Sondra Richards

Older Female Victim

Miriam Blain

Vivian Burton

Prof. Cortez

Jazz Singer

Nurse

Botanica Woman

Nana

Librarian

Ambassador Alice Wills
Pearl (1955-1970)

Diner Woman

Olivia

Lee

Nellie Cole

Marriage Celebrant

Moderator

Sophia Jackson

Madame St. Clair

Mrs. Tate

Mrs. Chaney

Clarabelle

Jean

Lizzy the Housekeeper

Mattie

Maya Restaurant Owner

Olivia

Frances

Angela's Aunt

Self

Leon's Mother

Pearl

Carla Willis

Georgine

Mrs. Lemont, Mother

Carol

Dr. Peterson

Jayme

Mrs. Thornton

Second Annie Lee Moss

Angela

Rosetta Tyler

Mobu

Serena Cole

Queenesther

Mrs. Munson

Yvonne Washington

Dr. Bannister

Aunt June

Shirley

Street Interviewee

Mama Banks

Self