Denise Nicholas
Known for
Across changing tastes and formats, Denise Nicholas has stayed an American actress with the kind of filmography that takes a while to scroll through. 'Capricorn One' is the most-watched work of the career, as Betty Walker. 'Ghost Dad' belongs on any short list of her work. If the filmography has a home genre, it is fantasy. Roughly 27 titles carry her name.
Denise Nicholas
13 Movies
14 Series
Across changing tastes and formats, Denise Nicholas has stayed an American actress with the kind of filmography that takes a while to scroll through. 'Capricorn One' is the most-watched work of the career, as Betty Walker. 'Ghost Dad' belongs on any short list of her work. If the filmography has a home genre, it is fantasy. Roughly 27 titles carry her name.
Movies
Plays Betty Walker
Capricorn One
1977
Plays Joan
Ghost Dad
1990
Plays Michelle
Blacula
1972
Plays Beth Foster
Let's Do It Again
1975
Plays Lila French
A Piece of the Action
1977
Plays Mother
And the Children Shall Lead
1985
Plays Elena
The Soul of Nigger Charley
1973
Plays Irene Mapes
Mr. Ricco
1975
Plays Vanessa Jackson
Marvin & Tige
1985
Plays Sylvia Becker
Ritual
2000
TV Shows
Plays Harriet DeLong
In the Heat of the Night
1988
Plays Liz McIntyre
Room 222
1969
Plays Pat Henderson
The Sophisticated Gents
1981
Plays Carol Garrison
A Different World
1987
Plays T.C's Date
Magnum, P.I.
1980
Plays Nora Tobin
The F.B.I.
1965
Plays Maura Bellogue
The Love Boat
1977
Plays Lorraine
The Cosby Show
1984
Plays Ann Kyle
My Wife and Kids
2001
Plays Kyro (segment "Logoda's Heads")
Night Gallery
1970
Plays Mrs. Walker
Hangin' with Mr. Cooper
1992
Plays Sheila Walters
Masquerade
1983
Plays Carrie
Aloha Paradise
1981
Plays Sondra Williams
Diff'rent Strokes
1978
Latest Trailers
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Black Art: In the Absence of Light
Full Filmography
My Wife and Kids
Ann Kyle · 1 episode
2001–2002
TV
Ritual
Sylvia Becker
2000
Film
In the Heat of the Night: A Matter of Justice
Harriet DeLong Gillespie
1994
Film
In the Heat of the Night: Give Me Your Life
Harriet DeLong Gillespie
1994
Film
Hangin' with Mr. Cooper
Mrs. Walker · 1 episode
1992
TV
A Different World
Carol Garrison · 1 episode
1989–1990
TV
Ghost Dad
Joan
1990
Film
The Cosby Show
Lorraine · 1 episode
1988–1989
TV
Mother's Day
Elizabeth Sturgis
1989
Film
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Denise Nicholas and where are they from?
Denise Nicholas is 82 years old, born on July 12, 1944 in Detroit, Michigan, USA.
What are the most famous roles of Denise Nicholas?
Denise Nicholas is best known for roles in Capricorn One, Ghost Dad, Blacula.
How many movies has Denise Nicholas been in?
Over a 55-year career (since 1971), Denise Nicholas has appeared in 13 movies and 14 TV shows.
What was Denise Nicholas's first movie?
The career of Denise Nicholas began with Five Desperate Women (1971).
What is Denise Nicholas's most recent movie or series?
Denise Nicholas's most recent release is Black Art: In the Absence of Light, which premiered on February 9, 2021.
What TV shows has Denise Nicholas appeared in?
On television, Denise Nicholas has appeared in My Wife and Kids, The Cosby Show, Magnum, P.I., Diff'rent Strokes.
Denise Nicholas
1944-07-12 · Detroit, Michigan, USA
Denise Nicholas (born Donna Denise Nicholas; July 12, 1944) is an American actress and social activist who was involved in the American Civil Rights Movement. She is known primarily for her role as high school guidance counselor Liz McIntyre on the ABC comedy-drama series Room 222, and for her role as Councilwoman Harriet DeLong on the NBC/CBS drama series In the Heat of the Night.Denise Nicholas, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.