Denise Nicholas
Biography
Denise Nicholas is a trailblazing American actress and social activist, best known for her roles as 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, where she advocated for civil rights and equality. Born Donna Denise Nicholas in Detroit in 1944, she has made a lasting impact on television with her powerful performances.