Denise Nicholas
Biography
Denise Nicholas was born on July 12, 1944 in Detroit, Michigan, USA as Donna Denise Nicholas. She is an actress and writer, known for Room 222 (1969), In the Heat of the Night (1988) and Ghost Dad (1990). She was previously married to Jim Hill, Bill Withers and Gilbert Moses.
82years old
Turns 83 on July 12in 273 days
- Born Detroit
- Star sign: CancerThe sign runs June 21 to July 22
- Also credited as Donna Denise Nicholas
Movie Career
- Films
- 7
- Career span
- 25 years1972 to 1997
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Big break
Nicholas went to New York City and joined the Negro Ensemble Company, appearing in every production of its first season. While on stage at the St. Mark's Playhouse, she landed the role of Liz McIntyre, the guidance counselor on ABC's Room 222.
Early training
After In the Heat of the Night was canceled, Nicholas enrolled in the Professional Writing Program at the University of Southern California and later worked with author Janet Fitch in the Journeymen's Writing Workshop for five years.
Denise Nicholas movies on Netflix
Best known for
The films on Netflix they are best known for, with the part played in each.
Most often with
Sidney Poitier directed three of these films. Bill Cosby appears in three of them, more than any other actor. Pick a number on the chart or a name in the list to see the films they share.
Films together
Bill Cosby's page
Sidney Poitier's page
John Amos's page
Awards
Two awards and honors.
| Year | Award | Film | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other honors | |||
| 1976 | NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series | Police Story | Won |
| 1976 | NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actress in a Motion Picture | Let's Do It Again | Won |
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Official profiles and reference pages.