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Graduated from the University of Michigan moreAwards:
Nominated for 3 Golden Globes. moreAlternate Names:
Denise Nicholas Hill | Denise Nicholas-HillUS TV Schedule:
| Sun. Nov. 8 | 2:00 PM | TCM | Capricorn One | more |
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1. | Proud (2004) | Gordon's Mother | 2004 | - | 5.7 (148) |
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2. | "My Wife and Kids" (2001) | Ann Kyle (1 episode, 2002) | 2002 | - | 6.9 (3,017) |
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3. | Ritual (2000/I) | Sylvia Becker | 2000 | - | 2.2 (41) |
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4. | The Rockford Files: Shoot-Out at the Golden Pagoda (1997) (TV) | Leddy Hutch | 1997 | - | 6.4 (63) |
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5. | "Living Single" (1993) | Lilah James (2 episodes, 1997) | 1997 | - | 6.9 (639) |
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6. | "The Parent 'Hood" (1995) | Miss Hicks (1 episode, 1995) | 1995 | - | 5.7 (192) |
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7. | In the Heat of the Night: Grow Old Along with Me (1995) (TV) | (credit only) Harriet Delong Gillespie | 1995 | - | 5.7 (37) |
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8. | "In the Heat of the Night" (1988) | Harriet DeLong / 3 characters not shown (67 episodes, 1989-1995) | 1995 | - | 7.6 (334) |
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9. | In the Heat of the Night: By Duty Bound (1995) (TV) | Harriet DeLong Gillespie | 1995 | - | 6.1 (39) |
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10. | In the Heat of the Night: Who Was Geli Bendl? (1994) (TV) | Harriet DeLong Gillespie | 1994 | - | 5.2 (24) |
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11. | In the Heat of the Night: A Matter of Justice (1994) (TV) | Harriet DeLong Gillespie | 1994 | - | 6.2 (43) |
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12. | In the Heat of the Night: Give Me Your Life (1994) (TV) | Harriet DeLong Gillespie | 1994 | - | 5.8 (31) |
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13. | "Hangin' with Mr. Cooper" (1992) | Mrs. Walker (1 episode, 1992) | 1992 | - | 5.8 (503) |
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14. | On Thin Ice: The Tai Babilonia Story (1990) (TV) | Cleo Babilonia | 1990 | - | 5.1 (38) |
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15. | Ghost Dad (1990) | Joan | 1990 | - | 3.8 (3,031) |
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16. | "B.L. Stryker" (1989) | (1 episode, 1990) | 1990 | - | 5.9 (50) |
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17. | "A Different World" (1987) | Carol Garrison (1 episode, 1990) | 1990 | - | 6.3 (829) |
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18. | Mother's Day (1989) (TV) | Elizabeth Sturgis | 1989 | - | 6.3 (31) |
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19. | Heart and Soul (1989) (TV) | Jean Kincaid | 1989 | - | - |
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20. | "The Cosby Show" (1984) | Lorraine (1 episode, 1989) | 1989 | - | 7.8 (4,310) |
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21. | Supercarrier (1988) (TV) | 1988 | - | 5.7 (72) | |
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22. | "Amen" (1986) | Mrs. Kirby (1 episode, 1988) | 1988 | - | 6.4 (193) |
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23. | "227" (1985) | Jeanie Smith (1 episode, 1988) | 1988 | - | 6.8 (236) |
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24. | "Hotel" (1983) | (1 episode, 1987) | 1987 | - | 5.7 (234) |
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25. | And the Children Shall Lead (1985) (TV) | Mother | 1985 | - | 6.1 (42) |
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26. | "Magnum, P.I." (1980) | T.C's Date (1 episode, 1984) | 1984 | - | 7.7 (2,866) |
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27. | "Masquerade" (1983) | (1 episode, 1983) | 1983 | - | 6.2 (22) |
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28. | "One Day at a Time" (1975) | Susan Bryant (1 episode, 1983) | 1983 | - | 6.7 (307) |
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29. | Marvin & Tige (1983) | (as Denise Nicholas-Hill) Vanessa Jackson | 1983 | - | 6.4 (89) |
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30. | Over Here, Mr. President (1983) | 1983 | - | - | |
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31. | "The Love Boat" (1977) | Maura Belloque / Jenny (3 episodes, 1980-1982) | 1982 | - | 5.6 (1,089) |
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32. | Jacqueline Susann's Valley of the Dolls (1981) (TV) | (as Denise Nicholas Hill) Connie | 1981 | - | 4.8 (80) |
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33. | The Sophisticated Gents (1981) (TV) | Pat Henderson | 1981 | - | 7.2 (31) |
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34. | "Aloha Paradise" (1981) | Carrie (1 episode, 1981) | 1981 | - | - |
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35. | The Big Stuffed Dog (1981) (TV) | Nurse Riley | 1981 | - | 7.5 (9) |
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36. | "Secrets of Midland Heights" (1980) | Julie Hammond (1 episode, 1981) | 1981 | - | 3.3 (7) |
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37. | "Diff'rent Strokes" (1978) | Sondra Williams (1 episode, 1980) | 1980 | - | 6.6 (1,191) |
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38. | "Benson" (1979) | Carol Walker (1 episode, 1980) | 1980 | - | 7.2 (441) |
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39. | "The Paper Chase" (1978) | Donna Scott (1 episode, 1979) | 1979 | - | 8.3 (170) |
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40. | "Baby, I'm Back" (1978) | Olivia Ellis (12 episodes, 1978) | 1978 | - | 7.3 (12) |
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41. | Ring of Passion (1978) (TV) | Marva Trotter Louis | 1978 | - | 6.4 (25) |
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42. | Capricorn One (1977) | Betty Walker | 1977 | - | 6.6 (6,398) |
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43. | A Piece of the Action (1977) | Lila French | 1977 | - | 5.9 (321) |
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44. | "Marcus Welby, M.D." (1969) | Myrna Kelland (1 episode, 1975) | 1975 | - | 7.4 (188) |
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45. | Let's Do It Again (1975) | Beth Foster | 1975 | - | 6.1 (548) |
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46. | "Rhoda" (1974) | Denise Culp (1 episode, 1975) | 1975 | - | 6.5 (229) |
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47. | "Police Story" (1973) | Candy Priest (1 episode, 1975) | 1975 | - | 7.5 (150) |
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48. | Mr. Ricco (1975) | Irene Mapes | 1975 | - | 5.4 (226) |
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49. | "Room 222" (1969) | Liz McIntyre (113 episodes, 1969-1974) | 1974 | - | 7.6 (162) |
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50. | The Soul of Nigger Charley (1973) | Elena | 1973 | - | 4.5 (82) |
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51. | Blacula (1972) | Michelle | 1972 | - | 5.4 (1,450) |
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52. | "Love, American Style" (1969) | (segment "Love and the Split-Up") (1 episode, 1972) | 1972 | - | 6.5 (288) |
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53. | "Night Gallery" (1970) | Kyro (1 episode, 1971) | 1971 | - | 8.0 (628) |
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54. | Five Desperate Women (1971) (TV) | Joy | 1971 | - | 4.5 (41) |
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55. | "The Flip Wilson Show" (1970) | (1 episode, 1970) | 1970 | - | 7.4 (91) |
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56. | "N.Y.P.D." (1967) | Ethel (4 episodes, 1967-1969) | 1969 | - | 8.1 (60) |
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57. | "The F.B.I." (1965) | Nora Tobin (1 episode, 1969) | 1969 | - | 8.0 (166) |
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58. | "It Takes a Thief" (1968) | Toosdhi (1 episode, 1968) | 1968 | - | 7.9 (257) |
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1. | "In the Heat of the Night" (1988) | (6 episodes, 1992-1994) | 1994 | - | 7.6 (334) |
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1. | "TV Land Confidential" (2005) | Herself (1 episode, 2005) | 2005 | - | 8.8 (12) |
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2. | "Larry King Live" (1985) | Herself (1 episode, 2005) | 2005 | - | 5.8 (388) |
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3. | "Tavis Smiley" (2004) | Herself (1 episode, 2005) | 2005 | - | 5.6 (86) |
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4. | "Biography" (1987) | Herself (1 episode, 2001) | 2001 | - | 8.0 (266) |
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5. | Color Adjustment (1992) | Herself | 1992 | - | 6.9 (65) |
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6. | "Ebony/Jet Showcase" (1983) | Herself (1 episode, 1986) | 1986 | - | - |
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7. | The 2nd Annual Black Achievement Awards (1979) (TV) | Herself | 1979 | - | - |
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8. | Battle of the Network Stars IV (1978) (TV) | Herself - CBS Team Contestant | 1978 | - | 6.9 (13) |
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9. | "The Hollywood Squares" (1965) | Guest Appearance / Herself (10 episodes, 1970-1973) | 1973 | - | 6.6 (115) |
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10. | "The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson" (1962) | Herself (2 episodes, 1970-1973) | 1973 | - | 8.3 (462) |
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11. | "Soul Train" (1971) | Guest (1 episode, 1972) | 1972 | - | 6.4 (102) |
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12. | "The Flip Wilson Show" (1970) | Herself (1 episode, 1970) | 1970 | - | 7.4 (91) |
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Novel: "Freshwater Road", 2005. morePublicity Listings:
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