Nell Carter
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- Sep 13, 1948
- Died
- Jan 23, 2003 (aged 54)
- Place of birth
- Birmingham, Alabama, USA
- Credits
- 61
Nell Carter was an American actress and singer. Carter began her career in 1970, singing in the theater, and later began work on television. She was best known for her role as Nell Harper on the sitcom Gimme a Break!, which aired from 1981 to 1987.
Known for
Filmography
The Little Pageant That Could
2024Movie
Self (archive footage)
Back By Midnight
2005Movie
Waitress
Broadway's Lost Treasures II
2004Movie
Performer (segment "Ain't Misbehavin'")
Swing
2003Movie
Grace
Spider-Man: The Return of the Green Goblin
2002Movie
Glory Grant (voice)
Reba
2001TV
Dr. Susan Peters
Beyond Tara: The Extraordinary Life of Hattie McDaniel
2001Movie
Self
The Tulsa Lynching of 1921: A Hidden Story
2000Movie
Perfect Fit
2000Movie
Mrs. Gordy
My Favorite Broadway: The Leading Ladies
1999Movie
Self - Performer
Sealed with a Kiss
1999Movie
Mrs. Wheatley
We Wish You a Merry Christmas
1999Movie
Mrs. Claus (voice)
Seven Days
1998TV
Mother Goose: A Rappin' and Rhymin' Special
1997Movie
Mary (voice)
Ally McBeal
1997TV
Harriet Pumple
Fakin' Da Funk
1997Movie
Claire
A Benefit Celebration: A Tribute to Angela Lansbury
1996Movie
Self
The Grass Harp
1996Movie
Catherine Creek
The Proprietor
1996Movie
Millie Jackson
The Rosie O'Donnell Show
1996TV
Self
Can't Hurry Love
1995TV
Mrs. Bradstock
Brotherly Love
1995TV
Nell Bascombe
Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child
1995TV
Mary (voice)
The Misery Brothers
1995Movie
Courtroom Singer
The Crazysitter
1994Movie
The Warden
Spider-Man
1994TV
Glory Grant (voice)
Touched by an Angel
1994TV
Cynthia Winslow
Hangin' with Mr. Cooper
1992TV
P.J. Moore
Bebe's Kids
1992Movie
Vivian (voice)
Final Shot: The Hank Gathers Story
1992Movie
Lucille Gathers
The Jaleel White Special
1992Movie
Maid for Each Other
1992Movie
Jasmine Jones
Voices That Care
1991Movie
Self - Choir Member
You Take the Kids
1990TV
Nell Kirkland
Morton's by the Bay
1989TV
Maggie
Joan Rivers and Friends Salute Heidi Abromowitz
1988Movie
Nell Carter
Irving Berlin's 100th Birthday Celebration
1988Movie
Self
Jake and the Fatman
1987TV
Amen
1986TV
Nell Carter... Never Too Old to Dream
1986Movie
The NBC All Star Hour: Let's All Be There
1985Movie
227
1985TV
The Best of Broadway
1985Movie
Herself
Night of 100 Stars II
1985Movie
Self
Christmas in Washington
1984Movie
Christmas in Washington
1982TV
Self
Ain't Misbehavin'
1982Movie
Performer
Night of 100 Stars
1982Movie
Self
The Billy Crystal Comedy Hour
1982TV
Modern Problems
1981Movie
Dorita
Gimme a Break!
1981TV
Nell Harper
Back Roads
1981Movie
Waitress
Baryshnikov on Broadway
1980Movie
Self
The Big Show
1980TV
Self
The Misadventures of Sheriff Lobo
1979TV
Hildy Jones
Hair
1979Movie
Ain't Got No' / 'White Boys
Cindy
1978Movie
Olive
People's Choice Awards
1975TV
Self - Presenter
Great Performances
1971TV
Self
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
1962TV
Self
The Oscars
1953TV
Self