Denise Nicholas Biography

Donna Denise Nicholas, popularly known as Denise Nicholas, is a retired American actress, author, and social activist who was born and brought up in Detroit, Michigan, United States of America. She was involved in the Civil Rights Movement. She is known mostly for her roles as high-school guidance counselor Liz McIntyre on the ABC comedy-drama series Room 222 and Councilwoman Harriet DeLong on the NBC/CBS drama series In the Heat of the Night.

10 Quick Facts About Denise Nicholas

Name: Denise Nicholas
Age: 77 years
Birthday: July 12th
Zodiac Sign: Cancer
Height: 5 feet 6 inches tall (1.67 m)
Nationality: American
Occupation: Actress
Marital Status: Undisclosed
Salary: Under review
Net worth: $3 million dollars as of 2022

Denise Nicholas Age

Denise is 77 years old as of 2021, she was born Donna Denise Nicholas on July 12, 1944, in Detroit, Michigan, United States of America. She celebrates her birthday on July 12, every year and her birth sign is Cancer.

Denise Nicholas Height And Weight

Denise stands at a height of 5 feet 6 inches tall (1.67 m or 167 cm) and her body build is slim. She has brown eyes and dark brown hair color.

Denise Nicholas Education

Denise is a highly educated and qualified person. She attended Milan High School where she graduated in 1961. Then she entered the University of Michigan as a Pre-Law major. During that time at Michigan University, she switched her major to Latin-American politics, Spanish, and English.

Denise moved from the University of Michigan during her sophomore year, to New York City, and worked for the J. Walter Thompson (JWT) advertising firm. Subsequently, she transferred to Tulane University, where she concentrated in Fine Arts. Her acting debut was in a Spanish-language play presented by her language class.

Denise left college early to join the Free Southern Theater (FST), during the Civil Rights Movement. After spending two years touring the deep South with the FST, she went to New York City and joined the Negro Ensemble Company, working in all productions during the first season of that theater ensemble.

After living in Southern California for a number of years, she received her Bachelor of Arts in Drama from the University of Southern California Theater Program in 1987.

Denise Nicholas Family

Denise Nicholas Parents

Denise was born to her parents, Louise Carolyn (mother) and Otto Nicholas (father) in Detroit. During her early years in Detroit. With the remarriage of her mother to Robert Burgen, she moved to Milan, Michigan, a small town south of Ann Arbor.

When she was 16 years old, she performed on August 25, 1960, on the cover of Jet magazine as a future school teacher prospect at the National High School Institute at Northwestern University.

Denise Nicholas Brother And Sister’s Death

Denise is the second born of three children. She has an older brother, Otto, and a younger sister, Michele Burgen. Michele was murdered in 1980. She was shot to death. Her body was found in a locked rental car at LaGuardia Airport in New York City. Denise and her older brother Otto searched the country for clues, but no suspect was ever taken to trial.

Denise Nicholas Husband

Denise had married Gilbert Moses in 1964 at the American Theater in New York. They divorced in 1967. Later on January 17, 1973, she married Bill Withers, soul singer-songwriter. The couple filed for divorce in April 1974 and finalized in December the same year.

Denise met Jim Hill (CBS sports anchor) at a Sacramento poetry reading in June 1980 while she was coping with the loss of her sister. The two married in 1981 on Valentine’s Day. Later in October 1981, the couple separated and Denise filed for divorce, prior to reconciling soon after. She filed for divorce the final time in 1984, and it was finalized in 1987.

Denise Nicholas And Bill Withers

Denise got married to Bill Withers, soul singer-songwriter on January 17, 1973. She reported to authorities that Withers flew to Tucson, Arizona where she was filming The Soul of Nigger Charley, and beat her in her motel room after she threatened to end their relationship over the telephone; she refused to press charges. The couple filed for divorce in April 1974 and finalized in December 1974.

Jim Hill Denise Nicholas Wedding

Denise met Jim Hill who is a sports anchor at a Sacramento poetry reading in June 1980 while Denise was coping with the loss of her sister. They married in 1981 and divorced in 1987.

Denise Nicholas Net Worth

Denise has an estimated net worth of $3 million dollars as of 2022. This includes her assets, money and income. Her primary source of income is her career as an Actress. Through her various sources of income, Denise has been able to accumulate a good fortune but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.

Denise Nicholas Measurements and Facts

Here are some interesting facts and body measurements you should know about Denise.

Denise Nicholas Wiki

(American actress, author, and social activist) Denise Nicholas Photo.

Full Names: Donna Denise Nicholas.
Popular As: Denise Nicholas.
Gender: Female.
Occupation / Profession: Actress.
Nationality: American.
Race / Ethnicity: Afro-American.
Religion: Not Known.
Sexual Orientation: Straight.

Denise Nicholas Birthday

Age / How Old?: 77 Years Old.
Zodiac Sign: Cancer.

Date of Birth: July 12, 1944.
Place of Birth: Detroit, Michigan.
Birthday: July 12th.

Denise Nicholas Body Measurements

Body Measurements: Pending Update.
Height / How Tall?: 5 feet 6 inches tall (1.67 m or 167 cm).
Weight: Moderate.
Eye Color: Brown.
Hair Color: Dark Brown.
Shoe Size: Pending Update.
Dress Size: Pending Update.

Breast Size: Pending Update.
Waist Size: Pending Update.
Hip Size: Pending Update.

Denise Nicholas Family and Relationship

Father (Dad): Otto Nicholas.
Mother: Louise Carolyn.
Siblings (Brothers and Sisters): Otto & Michele Burgen (died 1980).
Marital Status: Undisclosed.
Husband/Spouse: Jim Hill (m. 1981–1984), Bill Withers (m. 1973–1974), Gilbert Moses (m. 1964–1965).
Dating / Boyfriend: Not Known.
Children: Sons (Not Known) Daughter(s) (Not Known).

Denise Nicholas Net Worth and Salary

Net Worth: $3 million dollars as of 2022.
Salary: Under Review.
Source of Income: Acting.

Denise Nicholas Career

Denise Nicholas Actress

Denise began her television acting profession in 1968, with an episode of It Takes a Thief. She had three straight (1970–72) Golden Globe nominations for Best Actress in a Drama TV Series, for her role as Liz McIntyre on the ABC comedy-drama series Room 222.

Following Room 222 (1969–74), she won two Image Awards in 1976 for Outstanding Actress in a Motion Picture and Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series, for her role as Beth Foster in Let’s Do It Again (1975). Furthermore, she played a role as Olivia Ellis on Baby, I’m Back, a sitcom that aired on CBS in 1978.

In August 2005, her first book, Freshwater Road, was published by Agate Publishing. The book received a starred review in Publishers Weekly and was selected as one of the best books of 2005 by The Washington Post, The Detroit Free Press, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Newsday, and The Chicago Tribune.

In 2006, she won the Zora Neale Hurston/Richard Wright Award for debut fiction, as well as the American Library Association’s Black Caucus Award for debut fiction the same year. Pocket Books are the one reprinted “Freshwater Road“. Denise was commissioned by Brown University to write a staged adaptation of Freshwater Road, presented in May 2008.

Denise Nicholas In The Heat Of The Night

Later Denise appeared as Harriet DeLong in the cast of NBC/CBS’ In the “Heat of the Night” (1989–95). She wrote six episodes of the series, starting her second career as a writer.

Denise enrolled in the Professional Writing Program at the University of Southern California, eventually finding her way to the Journeymen’s Writing Workshop under the tutelage of author Janet Fitch, when that show was canceled.

Denise was working for five years with Fitch. Also, she attended the Squaw Valley Community of Writers Workshop, and the Natalie Goldberg Workshop, in Taos, New Mexico.

Denise Nicholas Bill Cosby

Denise was one of the cast members of the 1990 American fantasy comedy film called “Ghost Dad“. The film was directed by Sidney Poitier and starring Bill Cosby.

Denise Nicholas Movies And TV Shows

Denise Nicholas Films

1972 – Blacula
1990 – Ghost Dad
1977 – A Piece of the Action

1975 – Let’s Do It Again
Mr. Ricco
1977 – Capricorn One

1983 – Marvin & Tige

1973 – The Soul of Nigger Charley
1971 – Five Desperate Women

1989 – Mother’s Day
1985 – Wonderworks: And the Children Shall Lead
1995 – In the Heat of the Night: By Duty Bound

In the Heat of the Night: Grow Old Along with Me
2004 – On Thin Ice: The Tai Babilonia Story Proud

Ring of Passion Deadly Enemies In the Heat of the Night: A Matter of Justice In the Heat of the Night: Give Me Your
Life The Rockford Files: Murder and Misdemeanors Countdown to the Big One Ritual B.L. Stryker: Plates.

Denise Nicholas Television Shows

1988 – 1995 – In the Heat of the Night

1973 – 1987 – Police Story
1978 – Baby, I’m Back

1969 – 1974 – Room 222
1967 – 1969 – N.Y.P.D.
Blacula: Extras

Denise Nicholas Books

2005 – Freshwater (Akwaeke Emezi)
Living Traces: Parragirl…
Vintage Black Glamour(Nichelle Gainer)

Frequently Asked Questions About Denise Nicholas

Who is Denise Nicholas?

Denise is an American actress, author, and social activist. She was involved in the Civil Rights Movement. She is known mostly for her roles as high-school guidance counselor Liz McIntyre on the ABC comedy-drama series Room 222 and Councilwoman Harriet DeLong on the NBC/CBS drama series In the Heat of the Night.

How Old Is Denise Nicholas?

Denise is an American national born on July 12, 1944, in Detroit, Michigan.

How tall is Denise Nicholas?

Denise stands at a height of 5 feet 6 inches tall(1.67 m or 167 cm)

Is Denise Nicholas Married?

Details about Denise’s love life are still under review. We will let you know when she gets in a relationship or when we discover helpful information about her love life.

How much is Denise Nicholas worth?

Denise has a net worth of $3 million dollars as of 2022. This amount has been accrued from her leading roles in the entertainment industry.

How much does Denise Nicholas make?

According to our reliable sources, Denise’s annual salary is currently under review. Nevertheless, we are keeping tabs and will update you once this information is available.

Where does Denise Nicholas live?

Because of personal reasons, Denise has not shared her precise location of residence. We will immediately update this information if we get the location and images of her house.

Is Denise Nicholas Still Alive?

Denise is alive and in good health. There have been no reports of her being sick or having any health-related issues.

Where Is Denise Nicholas Now?

Denise continues to write and she finished a play that was performed at the University of Michigan in May 2019.

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