Age, Biography and Wiki
| Who is it? | Actress, Soundtrack |
| Birth Day | December 19, 2017 |
| Birth Place | Brooklyn, New York, United States |
| Age | 6 YEARS OLD |
| Birth Sign | Capricorn |
Net worth
Novella Nelson, an acclaimed actress and soundtrack artist from the United States, is expected to have a net worth ranging between $100,000 to $1 million in the year 2024. Throughout her career, Novella has left an indelible mark in the entertainment industry, mesmerizing audiences with her extraordinary talent and captivating performances. Her artistic versatility has allowed her to contribute not only as an actress but also as a gifted soundtrack artist. With an impressive body of work, Novella Nelson has undoubtedly made significant strides in her career, cementing her status as a celebrated figure in the world of American entertainment.
Biography/Timeline
Nelson was born in Brooklyn, New York on December 17, 1938. Novella was born to James and Evelyn (formerly Hines) Nelson in Brooklyn New York. Her father was a pastor and a taxi driver. Her mother was an executive assistant at magazine publisher Women's Wear Daily. An African American, she attended the predominantly white Brooklyn College in the late 1950s, majoring in biochemistry. She took a speech class, which was an acting course, and was asked to perform in a play. For the play she took on the role of Berenice, the housekeeper, in "The Member of the Wedding" by Carson McCuller. After being on stage in this and other plays, she the Future Actress changed course becoming a theatre major.
Starting in 1961, Nelson had a decades-long stage career, performing, directing and producing, primarily in New York. She was a featured performer on Broadway in 1970 in the musical Purlie. In 1975, Nelson directed the play La Femme Noire at The Public Theater. Her film career began at age 39 with a small part in 1977's An Unmarried Woman, and continued for the next several decades with roles in movies and television.She may be best known for her role as Mrs. Tate in the 2002 movie Antwone Fisher.
Nelson died of cancer on September 1, 2017, aged 77.
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