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Denise Nicholas Wiki Biography
Donna Denise Nicholas was born on the 12th July 1944, in Detroit, Michigan USA, and is a former actress, activist for the American Civil Rights Movement and writer. Denise is best known for the roles landed in the television series “Room 222” (1969 – 1974) and “In the Heat of the Night” (1988 – 1995). As a writer she is known as the author or the novel “Freshwater Road” (2005). Nicholas had been active in the entertainment industry from 1968 to 2004.
How rich is the actress and the activist for civil rights? It has been estimated by authoritative sources that the outright size of Denise Nicholas’ net worth is as much as $3 million, as of the data presented in early 2017. Acting and writing are the main sources of Nicholas’ modest fortune.
To begin with, she was raised in Detroit, but when her mother re-married, the family moved to Milan, Michigan. In 1961, she matriculated from Milan High School, and at first enrolled as a Pre-Law student at the University of Michigan, then decided to change her major to Latin – American Politics. Eventually, she transferred to Tulane University and headed for a degree in Fine Arts, but finally she dropped out of the university to pursue a career in the Free Southern Theatre. At the same time, she was active in the Civil Rights Movement with a wish to end racial segregation and discrimination.
The actress toured with the Free Southern Theatre for two years, then moved to New York City and became the founding member of the ground-breaking theatre group entitled Negro Ensemble Company. The actress participated in all the productions of the first season, but then moved on to continue her career working mostly for television and cinema. Regarding the education, she earned a Bachelor degree majoring in Arts and Drama from the University of Southern California.
Talking further about her acting career, she started on television by landing roles in the series “It Takes a Thief” (1968), “The F.B.I.” (1969), “N.Y.P.D.” (1967 – 1969) and “The Flip Wilson Show” (1970). Then Denise landed the main role in the comedy drama series “Room 222” (1969 – 1974). Meanwhile, she starred alongside William Marshal and Vonetta McGee in the horror film “Blacula” (1972) by William Crain, the top grossing film of that year, and which won the Saturn Award in the category of the Best Horror Film. The following year, the actress starred in Paul Bogart’s drama film “Mr. Ricco” (1975), and was also cast as a main in the films “Let’s Do It Again” (1975), “A Piece of the Action” (1977), “Capricorn One” (1977), “Marvin & Tige” (1983) and “Over Here, Mr. President” (1983). Nicholas is also well known for starring in the drama series “In the Heat of the Night” (1988 – 1995) which garnered high audience ratings. In 1990, Denise starred with Bill Cosby and Kimberly Russel in the fantasy comedy film “Ghost Dad” by Sidney Poitier, although the film received widespread negative reviews. Later, she landed small roles in feature films and television series, before in 2004 deciding to retire as an actress.
Since 2005, Nicholas has started a career as a writer, publishing her first novel “Freshwater Road” which was selected as one of the best books in 2005 by The Chicago Tribune, Newsday, The Atlanta Journal Constitution, The Detroit Free Press and The Washington Post. Moreover, Denise won a number of awards including Black Caucasus and the Zora Neal Hurston/Richard Wright Awards.
Finally, in the personal life of Denise Nicholas, she has been married three times, firstly to Gilbert Moses (1964 – 1965), then to singer/songwriter Bill Withers (1973 – 1974), and thirdly to ex-footballer now CBS TV host Jim Hill (1981 – 1984). She is single these days.
IMDB Wikipedia “In the Heat of the Night” (1988-1995) “ Let’s Do It Again“ (1975) “Five Desperate Women“ (1971) “Freshwater Road” (2005) “Police Story“ (1973-1978) “Ritual“ “Room 222” (1969 – 1974) $3 Million 1946 Actor Actors African American Baby Bill Withers Bill Withers (m. 1973–1974) Blacula (1972) Denise Nicholas Denise Nicholas Hill Denise Nicholas Net Worth Detroit Donna Denise Nicholas Ghost Dad (1990) Gilbert Moses Gilbert Moses (m. 1964–1965) I’m Back“ (1978) It Takes a Thief (1968) Jim Hill Jim Hill (m. 1981–1984) July 12 Louise Carolyn Burgen Marvin & Tige (1983) Michele Nicholas Michigan Mother’s Day (1989) Otto Nicholas Paul Bogart Screenwriter United States United States of America University of Michigan University of Southern California Vonetta McGee William Crain William Marshal
Denise Nicholas Quick Info
| Full Name | Denise Nicholas |
| Net Worth | $3 Million |
| Date Of Birth | July 12, 1946 |
| Place Of Birth | Detroit, Michigan, United States |
| Profession | Actress, Screenwriter |
| Education | Milan High School, University of Michigan, Tulane University, University of Southern California |
| Nationality | American |
| Spouse | Jim Hill (m. 1981–1984), Bill Withers (m. 1973–1974), Gilbert Moses (m. 1964–1965) |
| Parents | Otto Nicholas, Louise Carolyn Burgen |
| Siblings | Otto Nicholas, Michele Nicholas |
| Nicknames | Donna Denise Nicholas , Denise Nicholas Hill , Denise Nicholas-Hill |
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| IMDB | http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0629370 |
| Allmusic | www.allmusic.com/artist/denise-nicholas-mn0000868152 |
| Awards | Zora Neal Hurston/Richard Wright Award for debut fiction (2006), American Library Association’s Black Caucus Award (2006), NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actress in a Motion Picture/Drama Series (1976) |
| Nominations | Golden Globe Award for Best Performance |
| Movies | “Mother’s Day“ (1989), “Ghost Dad“ (1990),“ Let’s Do It Again“ (1975), “Blacula“ (1972), “Marvin & Tige“ (1983), “Ritual“, “Five Desperate Women“ (1971) |
| TV Shows | “Room 222” (1969 – 1974), “In the Heat of the Night” (1988 – 1995), “Room 222“ (1969-1974), “It Takes a Thief“ (1968), “Police Story“ (1973-1978), “Baby, I’m Back“ (1978) |
Denise Nicholas Important Facts
- Credits Michael Constantine as her favorite acting mentor/best friend.
- Her first novel, Freshwater Road, was published by Agate Publishing in August, 2005. [July 2005]
- Her acting mentor was Michael Constantine.
- A founding member of The Free Southern Theater.
- Graduate of Milan High School, Class of 1961, Milan, Michigan
- Graduated from the University of Michigan
Denise Nicholas Filmography
| Title | Year | Status | Character | Role |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Living Single | 1997 | TV Series | Lilah James | Actress |
| The Parent ‘Hood | 1995 | TV Series | Miss Hicks | Actress |
| In the Heat of the Night | 1989-1995 | TV Series | Harriet DeLong Harriet DeLong Gillespie Harriet Delong Gillespie … |
Actress |
| Hangin’ with Mr. Cooper | 1992 | TV Series | Mrs. Walker | Actress |
| On Thin Ice: The Tai Babilonia Story | 1990 | TV Movie | Cleo Babilonia | Actress |
| Ghost Dad | 1990 | Joan | Actress | |
| B.L. Stryker | 1990 | TV Series | Darlene Carter | Actress |
| A Different World | 1990 | TV Series | Carol Garrison | Actress |
| Mother’s Day | 1989 | TV Movie | Elizabeth Sturgis | Actress |
| Heart and Soul | 1989 | TV Short | Jean Kincaid | Actress |
| The Cosby Show | 1989 | TV Series | Lorraine | Actress |
| Supercarrier | 1988 | TV Series | Actress | |
| Amen | 1988 | TV Series | Mrs. Kirby | Actress |
| 227 | 1988 | TV Series | Jeanie Smith | Actress |
| Hotel | 1987 | TV Series | Mrs. Blake | Actress |
| And the Children Shall Lead | 1985 | TV Movie | Mother | Actress |
| Magnum, P.I. | 1984 | TV Series | T.C’s Date | Actress |
| Marvin & Tige | 1983 | Vanessa Jackson (as Denise Nicholas-Hill) | Actress | |
| Over Here, Mr. President | 1983 | Actress | ||
| Masquerade | 1983 | TV Series | Actress | |
| One Day at a Time | 1983 | TV Series | Susan Bryant | Actress |
| The Love Boat | 1980-1982 | TV Series | Maura Belloque / Jenny Brooks | Actress |
| Jacqueline Susann’s Valley of the Dolls | 1981 | TV Movie | Connie (as Denise Nicholas Hill) | Actress |
| Aloha Paradise | 1981 | TV Series | Carrie | Actress |
| The Big Stuffed Dog | 1981 | TV Movie | Nurse Riley | Actress |
| Secrets of Midland Heights | 1981 | TV Series | Julie Hammond | Actress |
| The Sophisticated Gents | 1981 | TV Series | Pat Henderson | Actress |
| Diff’rent Strokes | 1980 | TV Series | Sondra Williams | Actress |
| Benson | 1980 | TV Series | Carol Walker | Actress |
| The Paper Chase | 1979 | TV Series | Donna Scott | Actress |
| Baby, I’m Back | 1977-1978 | TV Series | Olivia Ellis | Actress |
| Ring of Passion | 1978 | TV Movie | Marva Trotter Louis | Actress |
| Capricorn One | 1977 | Betty Walker | Actress | |
| A Piece of the Action | 1977 | Lila French | Actress | |
| Marcus Welby, M.D. | 1975 | TV Series | Myrna Kelland | Actress |
| Let’s Do It Again | 1975 | Beth Foster | Actress | |
| Rhoda | 1975 | TV Series | Denise Culp | Actress |
| Police Story | 1975 | TV Series | Candy Priest | Actress |
| Mr. Ricco | 1975 | Irene Mapes | Actress | |
| Room 222 | 1969-1974 | TV Series | Liz McIntyre | Actress |
| The Soul of Nigger Charley | 1973 | Elena | Actress | |
| Blacula | 1972 | Michelle | Actress | |
| Love, American Style | 1972 | TV Series segment “Love and the Split-Up” – Love and the Alibi/Love and the Instant Father/Love and the Lovely Evening/Love and Lover’s Lane/Love and the Split-Up 1972 … segment “Love and the Split-Up” | Actress | |
| Night Gallery | 1971 | TV Series | Kyro (segment “Logoda’s Heads”) | Actress |
| Five Desperate Women | 1971 | TV Movie | Joy | Actress |
| N.Y.P.D. | 1967-1969 | TV Series | Ethel | Actress |
| The F.B.I. | 1969 | TV Series | Nora Tobin | Actress |
| It Takes a Thief | 1968 | TV Series | Toosdhi | Actress |
| Proud | 2004 | Gordon’s Mother | Actress | |
| My Wife and Kids | 2002 | TV Series | Ann Kyle | Actress |
| Ritual | 2000 | Sylvia Becker | Actress | |
| The Rockford Files: Shoot-Out at the Golden Pagoda | 1997 | TV Movie | Leddy Hutch | Actress |
| In the Heat of the Night | 1992-1994 | TV Series writer – 6 episodes | Writer | |
| Way Black When: Primetime | 2011 | TV Series | Herself | Self |
| TV Land Confidential | 2005 | TV Series documentary | Herself | Self |
| Larry King Live | 2005 | TV Series | Herself | Self |
| Tavis Smiley | 2005 | TV Series | Herself | Self |
| Biography | 2001 | TV Series documentary | Herself | Self |
| Ebony’s 15th Annual Black Achievement Awards | 1994 | TV Special | Herself – Presenter | Self |
| Color Adjustment | 1992 | Documentary | Herself | Self |
| Ebony/Jet Showcase | 1986 | TV Series | Herself | Self |
| The 2nd Annual Black Achievement Awards | 1979 | TV Special | Herself | Self |
| The Hollywood Squares | 1970-1978 | TV Series | Herself | Self |
| Battle of the Network Stars IV | 1978 | TV Special | Herself – CBS Team | Self |
| Dinah! | 1975 | TV Series | Herself | Self |
| The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson | 1970-1973 | TV Series | Herself | Self |
| Soul Train | 1972 | TV Series documentary | Guest | Self |
| The David Frost Show | 1972 | TV Series | Herself | Self |
| The Mike Douglas Show | 1971-1972 | TV Series | Herself – Actress | Self |
| Flip | 1970 | TV Series | Herself | Self |
| TV in Black: The First Fifty Years | 2004 | Video documentary | Archive Footage |
Denise Nicholas Awards
| Year | Award | Ceremony | Nomination | Movie | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Image Award | Image Awards | Outstanding Actress in a Motion Picture | Let’s Do It Again (1975) | Won |
| 1976 | Image Award | Image Awards | Outstanding Actress in a Motion Picture | Let’s Do It Again (1975) | Nominated |
