Nell Carter
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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
Credits
Hair (1979)
as Ain't Got No' / 'White Boys
The Grass Harp (1996)
as Catherine Creek
Bebe's Kids (1992)
as Vivian (voice)
Night of 100 Stars (1982)
as Self
A Benefit Celebration: A Tribute to Angela Lansbury (1996)
as Self
The Little Pageant That Could (2024)
as Self (archive footage)
Night of 100 Stars II (1985)
as Self
Maid for Each Other (1992)
as Jasmine Jones
Mother Goose: A Rappin' and Rhymin' Special (1997)
as Mary (voice)
Back Roads (1981)
as Waitress
Joan Rivers and Friends Salute Heidi Abromowitz (1988)
as Nell Carter
Spider-Man: The Return of the Green Goblin (2002)
as Glory Grant (voice)
The NBC All Star Hour: Let's All Be There (1985)
Actor
Sealed with a Kiss (1999)
as Mrs. Wheatley
Fakin' Da Funk (1997)
as Claire
Modern Problems (1981)
as Dorita
The Tulsa Lynching of 1921: A Hidden Story (2000)
Actor
Broadway's Lost Treasures II (2004)
as Performer (segment "Ain't Misbehavin'")
The Crazysitter (1994)
as The Warden
The Best of Broadway (1985)
as Herself
We Wish You a Merry Christmas (1999)
as Mrs. Claus (voice)
Swing (2003)
as Grace
My Favorite Broadway: The Leading Ladies (1999)
as Self - Performer
Final Shot: The Hank Gathers Story (1992)
as Lucille Gathers
Back By Midnight (2005)
as Waitress
Cindy (1978)
as Olive
Voices That Care (1991)
as Self - Choir Member
The Jaleel White Special (1992)
Actor
Nell Carter... Never Too Old to Dream (1986)
Actor
Irving Berlin's 100th Birthday Celebration (1988)
as Self
Beyond Tara: The Extraordinary Life of Hattie McDaniel (2001)
as Self
The Proprietor (1996)
as Millie Jackson
The Misery Brothers (1995)
as Courtroom Singer
Ain't Misbehavin' (1982)
as Performer
Perfect Fit (2000)
as Mrs. Gordy
Baryshnikov on Broadway (1980)
as Self
Christmas in Washington (1984)
Actor