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Denise Nicholas

Bio: 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
Born: Wed, Jul 12 1944
Birthplace: Detroit, Michigan, USA
Denise Nicholas is 80 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of Black Art: In the Absence of Light
Black Art: In the Absence of Light
Denise Nicholas was
76 in Black Art: In the Absence of Light
as 'Self'.
Tue, Feb 09 2021
Poster of Ritual
Ritual
Denise Nicholas was
56 in Ritual
as 'Sylvia Becker'.
Thu, Jul 13 2000
Poster of The Rockford Files: Shoot-Out at the Golden Pagoda
The Rockford Files: Shoot-Out at the Golden Pagoda
Denise Nicholas was
53 in The Rockford Files: Shoot-Out at the Golden Pagoda
as 'Leddy Hutch'.
Fri, Nov 21 1997
Poster of In the Heat of the Night: Grow Old Along with Me
In the Heat of the Night: Grow Old Along with Me
Denise Nicholas was
50 in In the Heat of the Night: Grow Old Along with Me
as 'Harriet DeLong Gillespie (credit only)'.
Tue, May 16 1995
Poster of In the Heat of the Night: By Duty Bound
In the Heat of the Night: By Duty Bound
Denise Nicholas was
50 in In the Heat of the Night: By Duty Bound
as 'Harriet DeLong Gillespie'.
Fri, Feb 17 1995
Poster of In the Heat of the Night: Who Was Geli Bendl?
In the Heat of the Night: Who Was Geli Bendl?
Denise Nicholas was
50 in In the Heat of the Night: Who Was Geli Bendl?
as 'Harriet DeLong Gillespie'.
Fri, Dec 09 1994
Poster of In the Heat of the Night: A Matter of Justice
In the Heat of the Night: A Matter of Justice
Denise Nicholas was
50 in In the Heat of the Night: A Matter of Justice
as 'Harriet DeLong Gillespie'.
Fri, Oct 21 1994
Poster of In the Heat of the Night: Give Me Your Life
In the Heat of the Night: Give Me Your Life
Denise Nicholas was
49 in In the Heat of the Night: Give Me Your Life
as 'Harriet DeLong Gillespie'.
Wed, May 11 1994
Poster of Color Adjustment
Color Adjustment
Denise Nicholas was
47 in Color Adjustment
as 'Self'.
Wed, Jan 29 1992
Poster of On Thin Ice: The Tai Babilonia Story
On Thin Ice: The Tai Babilonia Story
Denise Nicholas was
46 in On Thin Ice: The Tai Babilonia Story
as 'Cleo Babilonia'.
Mon, Nov 05 1990
Poster of Ghost Dad
Ghost Dad
Denise Nicholas was
45 in Ghost Dad
as 'Joan'.
Fri, Jun 29 1990
Poster of Mother's Day
Mother's Day
Denise Nicholas was
44 in Mother's Day
Sat, May 13 1989
Poster of Marvin & Tige
Marvin & Tige
Denise Nicholas was
40 in Marvin & Tige
as 'Vanessa Jackson'.
Fri, Mar 08 1985
Poster of And the Children Shall Lead
And the Children Shall Lead
Denise Nicholas was
40 in And the Children Shall Lead
as 'Mother'.
Tue, Jan 01 1985
Poster of Jacqueline Susann's Valley of the Dolls
Jacqueline Susann's Valley of the Dolls
Denise Nicholas was
37 in Jacqueline Susann's Valley of the Dolls
as 'Connie (as Denise Nicholas Hill)'.
Mon, Oct 19 1981
Poster of The Big Stuffed Dog
The Big Stuffed Dog
Denise Nicholas was
36 in The Big Stuffed Dog
as 'Nurse Riley'.
Sun, Feb 08 1981
Poster of Ring of Passion
Ring of Passion
Denise Nicholas was
33 in Ring of Passion
as 'Marva Trotter Louis'.
Sat, Feb 04 1978
Poster of Capricorn One
Capricorn One
Denise Nicholas was
33 in Capricorn One
as 'Betty Walker'.
Sat, Dec 10 1977
Poster of A Piece of the Action
A Piece of the Action
Denise Nicholas was
33 in A Piece of the Action
as 'Lila French'.
Fri, Oct 07 1977
Poster of Let's Do It Again
Let's Do It Again
Denise Nicholas was
31 in Let's Do It Again
as 'Beth Foster'.
Sat, Oct 11 1975
Poster of Mr. Ricco
Mr. Ricco
Denise Nicholas was
30 in Mr. Ricco
as 'Irene Mapes'.
Fri, Jan 31 1975
Poster of The Soul of Nigger Charley
The Soul of Nigger Charley
Denise Nicholas was
28 in The Soul of Nigger Charley
as 'Elena'.
Tue, May 15 1973
Poster of Blacula
Blacula
Denise Nicholas was
28 in Blacula
as 'Michelle'.
Fri, Aug 25 1972
Poster of Five Desperate Women
Five Desperate Women
Denise Nicholas was
27 in Five Desperate Women
as 'Joy'.
Tue, Sep 28 1971

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Poster of My Wife and Kids
My Wife and Kids
Denise Nicholas was
56+ in My Wife and Kids
as 'Ann Kyle'.
First Air Date
Wed, Mar 28 2001
Poster of The Parent 'Hood
The Parent 'Hood
Denise Nicholas was
50+ in The Parent 'Hood
First Air Date
Wed, Jan 18 1995
Poster of Hangin' with Mr. Cooper
Hangin' with Mr. Cooper
Denise Nicholas was
48+ in Hangin' with Mr. Cooper
as 'Mrs. Walker'.
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 22 1992
Poster of Supercarrier
Supercarrier
Denise Nicholas was
43+ in Supercarrier
First Air Date
Sun, Mar 06 1988
Poster of In the Heat of the Night
In the Heat of the Night
Denise Nicholas was
43+ in In the Heat of the Night
as 'Harriet DeLong'.
First Air Date
Sun, Mar 06 1988
Poster of A Different World
A Different World
Denise Nicholas was
43+ in A Different World
as 'Carol Garrison'.
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 24 1987
Poster of Amen
Amen
Denise Nicholas was
42+ in Amen
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Sat, Sep 27 1986
Poster of The Cosby Show
The Cosby Show
Denise Nicholas was
40+ in The Cosby Show
as 'Lorraine'.
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Thu, Sep 20 1984
Poster of The Sophisticated Gents
The Sophisticated Gents
Denise Nicholas was
37+ in The Sophisticated Gents
as 'Pat Henderson'.
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 29 1981
Poster of Aloha Paradise
Aloha Paradise
Denise Nicholas was
36+ in Aloha Paradise
First Air Date
Wed, Feb 25 1981
Poster of Magnum, P.I.
Magnum, P.I.
Denise Nicholas was
36+ in Magnum, P.I.
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Thu, Dec 11 1980
Poster of Benson
Benson
Denise Nicholas was
35+ in Benson
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 13 1979
Poster of Baby, I'm Back
Baby, I'm Back
Denise Nicholas was
33+ in Baby, I'm Back
First Air Date
Mon, Jan 30 1978
Poster of The Love Boat
The Love Boat
Denise Nicholas was
33+ in The Love Boat
as 'Maura Bellogue, Maura Belloque, Jenny Brooks'.
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 24 1977
Poster of Rhoda
Rhoda
Denise Nicholas was
30+ in Rhoda
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 09 1974
Poster of Police Story
Police Story
Denise Nicholas was
28+ in Police Story
First Air Date
Tue, Mar 20 1973
Poster of Night Gallery
Night Gallery
Denise Nicholas was
26+ in Night Gallery
as 'Kyro (segment "Logoda's Heads")'.
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Wed, Dec 16 1970
Poster of The Flip Wilson Show
The Flip Wilson Show
Denise Nicholas was
26+ in The Flip Wilson Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 17 1970
Poster of Room 222
Room 222
Denise Nicholas was
25+ in Room 222
as 'Liz McIntyre'.
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 11 1969
Poster of The F.B.I.
The F.B.I.
Denise Nicholas was
21+ in The F.B.I.
as 'Nora Tobin'.
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 19 1965
Poster of The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Denise Nicholas was
18+ in The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Oct 01 1962