Acting
Novella Nelson
- Titles
- 44movies16TV shows
- Career
Active from 1984 to 2012, with up to 2 main titles a year.
- Leading roles
- 2top three billing
- Average score
59/100
- Highest rated
Premium73/100
What stands out
Compared with the average well-known movie, over 41 of their titles. Select a trait to filter titles.
- Contemporary Realism7.7average 5.4
- Crime5.1average 3.7
- Wit & Wordplay5.1average 3.7
- Class & Capitalism4.7average 3.3
- Social Commentary6.3average 4.9
- Family Dynamics5.7average 4.8
- Psychological6.3average 5.6
- Politics3.2average 2.6
Rarely in their work
- Historical1.1, average 2.6
- Wonder2.1, average 3.4
- Fantasy0.6, average 1.7
- Adrenaline4.1, average 4.9
Main genres
Select a genre to see those titles.
Recurring tags
- Character-Driven 2
- Social Commentary 2
Works often with
People in at least two of their main titles.
Movies and TV shows
582010s
4 titles · average score 66
as Diner Woman
as Librarian
as Dr. Bannister
as Professor
2000s
15 titles · average score 60
TV show · as Older Female Victim
TV show · as Vivian Burton
as Sophia Jackson
TV show · as Novella Nelson
as Jayme
as Maya Restaurant Owner
as Clarabelle
as Aunt June
as Lee
as Moderator
as Mrs. Tate
as Mama Banks
1990s
25 titles · average score 61
TV show · as Mrs. Mosley / Judge Anne Sciola
TV show · as Gail Fitzwallace
TV show · as Sondra Richards
as Ambassador Alice Wills
TV show · as Madame Lordes
as Botanica Woman
as Queenesther
as Rosetta Tyler
as Mrs. Lemont, Mother
as Frances
TV show · as Mrs. Washington / Judge Gloria Crutcher
1980s
12 titles · average score 63
as Mrs. Munson
TV show · as Olivia
as Mattie
TV show · as Jazz Singer
TV show · as Miriam Blain
as Madame St. Clair
as Serena Cole
as Lizzy the Housekeeper
as Mrs. Thornton
TV show · as Nellie Cole
as Street Interviewee
1970s
2 titles · average score 65
as Carla Willis
as Jean