The Best Denise Nicholas Movies, Ranked
13 credits from 1971 to 2021, ranked by the Movie Echo Score — a blend of critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. The biggest box office hit is Ghost Dad (1990) with $25.4M worldwide. Below: the best films by genre and by decade, the most awarded and the newest releases.
The Latest Denise Nicholas Movies
The most recent films Denise Nicholas is credited on, newest first — starting with The Rockford Files: Shoot-Out at the Golden Pagoda (1997). Open any of them for the cast, ratings, box office and where to watch.
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The Rockford Files: Shoot-Out at the Golden Pagoda 1997 · Leddy Hutch -
In the Heat of the Night: By Duty Bound 1995 · Harriet DeLong Gillespie -
Ghost Dad 1990 · Joan -
Marvin & Tige 1985 · Vanessa Jackson -
Jacqueline Susann’s Valley of the Dolls 1981 · Connie (as Denise Nicholas Hill) -
The Big Stuffed Dog 1981 · Nurse Riley -
A Piece of the Action 1977 · Lila French -
Let’s Do It Again 1975 · Beth Foster -
Mr. Ricco 1975 · Irene Mapes -
Blacula 1972 · Michelle -
Five Desperate Women 1971 · Joy
The Best Denise Nicholas Movies: Questions & Answers
The best-rated, highest-grossing, most awarded and newest Denise Nicholas films, answered from the rankings on this page.
What is the highest-grossing Denise Nicholas movie?
Ghost Dad (1990) made the most at the box office, with $25.4M worldwide. Together, Denise Nicholas's films with box office figures have made $25.4M.
What is the best Denise Nicholas family movie?
Ghost Dad (1990) is the best-rated of Denise Nicholas's family films.
What is the newest Denise Nicholas movie?
The newest film on Denise Nicholas's filmography is Black Art: In the Absence of Light (2021), with Denise Nicholas as Self.
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