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Denise Nicholas Biography and Full Filmography - MovieWise

Quick Facts

Born:
1944-07-12

Birthplace:
Detroit, Michigan, USA

Credits:
50 Total Roles

Denise Nicholas

Acting

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Biography

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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.

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Known For

Full Filmography

Year Title Role
2021 Black Art: In the Absence of Light MOVIE Self
2001 My Wife and Kids TV Ann Kyle
2000 Ritual MOVIE Sylvia Becker
1997 The Rockford Files: Shoot-Out at the Golden Pagoda MOVIE Leddy Hutch
1995 In the Heat of the Night: By Duty Bound MOVIE Harriet DeLong Gillespie
1995 The Parent 'Hood TV Self
1994 In the Heat of the Night: Who Was Geli Bendl? MOVIE Harriet DeLong Gillespie
1994 In the Heat of the Night: A Matter of Justice MOVIE Harriet DeLong Gillespie
1994 In the Heat of the Night: Give Me Your Life MOVIE Harriet DeLong Gillespie
1992 Hangin' with Mr. Cooper TV Mrs. Walker

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