Nell Carter
Known for Acting · 58 credits
- Born
- 1948-09-13
- Died
- 2003-01-23
- Also known as
- Nell Ruth Carter
Biography
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
TV Shows (24)
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
1962
as Self
Great Performances
1971
as Self
Touched by an Angel
1994
as Cynthia Winslow
Jake and the Fatman
1987
Spider-Man
1994
as Glory Grant (voice)
Reba
2001
as Dr. Susan Peters
The Oscars
1953
as Self
People's Choice Awards
1975
as Self - Presenter
Ally McBeal
1997
as Harriet Pumple
227
1985
Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child
1995
as Mary (voice)
Hangin' with Mr. Cooper
1992
as P.J. Moore
Seven Days
1998
Gimme a Break!
1981
as Nell Harper
Amen
1986
Brotherly Love
1995
as Nell Bascombe
The Rosie O'Donnell Show
1996
as Self
The Misadventures of Sheriff Lobo
1979
as Sgt. Hildy Jones
Can't Hurry Love
1995
as Mrs. Bradstock
Christmas in Washington
1982
as Self
The Big Show
1980
as Self
The Billy Crystal Comedy Hour
1982
You Take the Kids
1990
as Nell Kirkland
Morton's by the Bay
1989
as Maggie
Movies (34)
Hair
1979
as Ain't Got No' / 'White Boys
Night of 100 Stars II
1985
as Self
Bebe's Kids
1992
as Vivian (voice)
Night of 100 Stars
1982
as Self
The Crazysitter
1994
as The Warden
Cindy
1978
as Olive
The Grass Harp
1996
as Catherine Creek
Back Roads
1981
as Waitress
Modern Problems
1981
as Dorita
Fakin' Da Funk
1997
as Claire
Swing
2003
as Grace
Voices That Care
1991
as Self - Choir Member
Back By Midnight
2005
as Waitress
Joan Rivers and Friends Salute Heidi Abromowitz
1988
as Nell Carter
Broadway's Lost Treasures II
2004
as Performer (segment "Ain't Misbehavin'")
Sealed with a Kiss
1999
as Mrs. Wheatley
The Misery Brothers
1995
as Courtroom Singer
Mother Goose: A Rappin' and Rhymin' Special
1997
as Mary (voice)
The Little Pageant That Could
2024
as Self (archive footage)
We Wish You a Merry Christmas
1999
as Mrs. Claus (voice)
The Tulsa Lynching of 1921: A Hidden Story
2000
Irving Berlin's 100th Birthday Celebration
1988
as Self
The Proprietor
1996
as Millie Jackson
A Benefit Celebration: A Tribute to Angela Lansbury
1996
as Self
Maid for Each Other
1992
as Jasmine Jones
My Favorite Broadway: The Leading Ladies
1999
as Self - Performer
Final Shot: The Hank Gathers Story
1992
as Lucille Gathers
The Best of Broadway
1985
as Herself
Perfect Fit
2000
as Mrs. Gordy
The NBC All Star Hour: Let's All Be There
1985
Baryshnikov on Broadway
1980
as Self
Christmas in Washington
1984
The Jaleel White Special
1992
Ain't Misbehavin'
1982
as Performer
About Nell Carter
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. With 58 credits spanning from 1953 to 2024, Nell Carter has appeared in 34 films and 24 TV shows.
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Most Popular Nell Carter Movies
- Hair (1979) — as Ain't Got No' / 'White Boys
- Night of 100 Stars II (1985) — as Self
- Bebe's Kids (1992) — as Vivian (voice)
- Night of 100 Stars (1982) — as Self
- The Crazysitter (1994) — as The Warden
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