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Portia Nelson

Singer, songwriter, actress Portia Nelson (born Betty Mae Nelson) made her first film appearance at almost 50 years of age. She played a nun in her first 3 film appearances (The Sound of Music, The Trouble With Angels, and an episode of The Big Valley).

English
  • Born In Brigham City, Utah, USA
  • Born May 27, 1920
  • Died March 6, 2001
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The Sound of Music

1965
as Sister Berthe

The Trouble with Angels

1966
as Sister Elizabeth

The Other

1972
as Mrs. Rowe

Doctor Dolittle

1967
as Sarah Dolittle

Guest Star

Episode Chico and the Man
Reverend Bemis's Altar Ego
1976