Portia Nelson

Portia Nelson Portia Nelson American singer, songwriter, actress and author (1920–2001) Portia Nelson (born Betty Mae Nelson; May 27, 1920 – March 6, 2001) was an American popular singer, songwriter, actress and author. She was best known for her appearances in 1950s cabarets, where she sang soprano. Quick facts Born, Died ... Portia Nelson Born Betty Mae Nelson (1920-05-27)May 27, 1920 Brigham City, Utah, U.S. Died March 6, 2001(2001-03-06) (aged 80) New York City, U.S. Occupations Singer-songwriter actress author Years active 1945–2001 Close In 1965, she portrayed the cantankerous Sister Berthe in the film version of The Sound of Music; she also had a minor role as Sarah in the musical Doctor Dolittle; on TV's All My Children Nelson played…

GENRES: Popular, Female vocalist