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Estimated Age and Net Worth 2023 of Denise Nicholas; Wiki | Movies and TV Shows

Estimated Age and Net Worth 2023 of Denise Nicholas; Wiki | Movies and TV Shows

Facts of Denise Nicholas

Full Name:Denise Nicholas
Birth Date:July 12, 1944
Age:80 years
Gender:Female
Profession:Actress, Writer
Country:United States
Horoscope:Cancer
Height: 5 feet 6 inches (1.68m)
DivorceJim Hill (m. 1981–1984), Bill Withers (m. 1973–1974), Gilbert Moses (m. 1964–1965)
Net Worth$3 Million
Eye ColorBrown
Hair ColorDark Brown
Birth PlaceDetroit, Michigan
StatusSingle
NationalityAmerican
EthnicityMixed
ReligionChristianity
EducationMilan High School, University of Michigan, Tulane University, University of Southern California
FatherOtto Nicholas
MotherLouise Carolyn
SiblingsOtto, Michele
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An American actress, Author, Screenwriter, and Activist, Denise Nicholas came to the limelight for her roles as Liz McIntyre in Room 222 (1969-74) and Harriet DeLong in In the Heat of the Night (1988-95). She is also famous as a Councilwoman Harriet DeLong on the NBC/CBS drama series In the Heat of the Night. She won the Image Award (NAACP) in 1976 and was nominated three times for the Golden Globes, USA.

Early Life of Denise Nicholas

Denise opened her eyes to this beautiful world on July 12, 1944in Detroit, Michigan, in the United States of America. In 2023, she turned 78 and her zodiac sign is Cancer. Usually, she celebrates her birthday on the 12th of July. By birth, her full name is Donna Denise Nicholas.

Childhood picture of Denise Nicholas
Caption: Denise Nicholas’s childhood photo (Photo: Denise Nicholas Official Website)

Denise’s father’s name is Otto Nicholas as Donna Denise Nicholas and her mother’s name is Louise Carolyn. Her parents divorced when she was young and moved to Milan, Michigan when her mother married Robert Burgen. She grew up with her 2 siblings brother Otto and a younger sister named Michele.

As a nationality, she holds American citizenship and belongs to a mixed ethnic background. Denise follows Christianity as a religion.

Denise Nicholas holds Bachelor’ Degree

She graduated from Milan High School in 1961. Nicholas attended the University of Michigan located in Ann Arbor, Michigan where she studied law but later she switched to Latin-American politics, Spanish, and politics. Then she joined Tulane University located in New Orleans, Louisiana study majored in fine arts.

Again, Denise completed her graduation from the University of Southern California. She graduated with a degree of Bachelor of Arts in Drama.

First Marriage of Denise Nicholas

Denise’s first husband was Gilbert Moses, whom she married in May 1964. Her first husband Moses is the founder of the ‘Free Southern Theater.’ Then the couple ended their married life in 1965. From their marriage, they didn’t have any kids.

Denise Nicholas with her ex-husband
Caption: Denise with her ex-husband (Photo: Affairs Post)

Denise Nicholas’s Other Two Marriages

After her first divorce, she then married Bill Withers who is an American singer. Denise and Bill exchanged their wedding ring on January 17, 1973. The main cause of their divorce is Domestic violence. According to Nicholas, Bill beat her and gave her a thread over the phone to break up their relationship. Their marriage ended in December 1974, a year after their marriage.

Denise Nicholas with her ex-husband
Caption: Denise with her ex-husband (Photo: Pinterest)

After her second marriage failed, she again married for the third time. Her third and final husband is Jim Hill CBS sports anchor. Nichols exchanged the wedding vows with her third husband Hill on Valentine’s Day in 1981. Their marital relationship lasted for six years and divorced in the year 1987. Currently, she is single after divorcing all three husbands.

Denise Nicholas’s Net Worth and Salary

Denise has an estimated net worth of $3 Million. She earns this hefty amount from her professional career as an American actress and activist. According to some online resources, the average salary of an American actress ranges between $49,501 and $73,301, and an Activist ranges from $43,560 to $57,977 annually.

Denise Nicholas posing for photo with his co-actor
Caption: Denise posing for a photo with his co-actor (Photo: Denise Nicholas Official Website)

Height of Denise Nicholas

Denise stands at a height of 5 feet 6 inches i.e 1.67 m. She has an alluring pair of dark brown eyes and her hair is also dark brown in color.

Career Highlights of Denise Nicholas

  • Denise is an actress, Author, Screenwriter, and Activist.
  • While she was still in university, Denise made her debut in acting by taking part in a Spanish play.
  • Then she joined the ‘Free Southern Theater and aimed at providing the live theater experience to rural African–American audiences.
Denise Nicholas posing for the photo
Caption: Denise posing for the photo (Photo: Pinterest)
  • Her first novel titled Freshwater Road was published to widespread critical acclaim in 2005.
  • She won the Image Award (NAACP) in 1976 and was nominated three times for the Golden Globes, USA.

Movies and TV Series

Denise has starred in various Movies and Television Series such as Blacula, The Soul of Nigger Charley, Let’s Do It Again, A Piece of the Action, Capricorn One, It Takes a Thief, The F.B.I., N.Y.P.D., The Flip Wilson Show, Five Desperate Women, Night Gallery episode “Logoda’s Heads”, American Style, and so on.

FAQ of Denise Nicholas

Is Denise Nicholas retired?

Yes, Denise has retired from her acting career.

Where is Denise Nicholas today?

She is working on a novel at the moment. Also, she has participated in the Sacramento Black Book Fair.

Does Denise Nicholas have a kid?

No, after being married three times, Denise has no children.

How tall is Denise Nicholas?

Denise stands at a height of 5 feet 6 inches tall.