Nell Carter
Acting
Born: 1948-09-13 · Birmingham, Alabama, USA
Died: 2003-01-23
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.
🎬 Movies (20)
The Little Pageant That Could
2024
Self (archive footage)
Back By Midnight
2005
Waitress
Broadway's Lost Treasures II
2004
Performer (segment "Ain't Misbehavin'")
Swing
2003
Grace
The Tulsa Lynching of 1921: A Hidden Story
2000
Perfect Fit
2000
Mrs. Gordy
My Favorite Broadway: The Leading Ladies
1999
Self - Performer
Sealed with a Kiss
1999
Mrs. Wheatley
We Wish You a Merry Christmas
1999
Mrs. Claus (voice)
Mother Goose: A Rappin' and Rhymin' Special
1997
Mary (voice)
Fakin' Da Funk
1997
Claire
A Benefit Celebration: A Tribute to Angela Lansbury
1996
Self
The Grass Harp
1996
Catherine Creek
The Proprietor
1996
Millie Jackson
The Misery Brothers
1995
Courtroom Singer
The Crazysitter
1994
The Warden
Bebe's Kids
1992
Vivian (voice)
Final Shot: The Hank Gathers Story
1992
Lucille Gathers
The Jaleel White Special
1992
Maid for Each Other
1992
Jasmine Jones
📺 TV Shows (20)
Reba
2001
Dr. Susan Peters
Seven Days
1998
Ally McBeal
1997
Harriet Pumple
The Rosie O'Donnell Show
1996
Self
Can't Hurry Love
1995
Mrs. Bradstock
Brotherly Love
1995
Nell Bascombe
Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child
1995
Mary (voice)
Spider-Man
1994
Glory Grant (voice)
Touched by an Angel
1994
Cynthia Winslow
Hangin' with Mr. Cooper
1992
P.J. Moore
You Take the Kids
1990
Nell Kirkland
Morton's by the Bay
1989
Maggie
Jake and the Fatman
1987
Amen
1986
227
1985
Christmas in Washington
1982
Self
The Billy Crystal Comedy Hour
1982
Gimme a Break!
1981
Nell Harper
The Big Show
1980
Self
The Misadventures of Sheriff Lobo
1979
Sgt. Hildy Jones