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
Back Roads (1981)
as Waitress
Swing (2003)
as Grace
Night of 100 Stars II (1985)
as Self
The Grass Harp (1996)
as Catherine Creek
Fakin' Da Funk (1997)
as Claire
Beyond Tara: The Extraordinary Life of Hattie McDaniel (2001)
as Self
Voices That Care (1991)
as Self - Choir Member
Modern Problems (1981)
as Dorita
Night of 100 Stars (1982)
as Self
Bebe's Kids (1992)
as Vivian (voice)
The Crazysitter (1994)
as The Warden
The NBC All Star Hour: Let's All Be There (1985)
Actor
The Proprietor (1996)
as Millie Jackson
The Little Pageant That Could (2024)
as Self (archive footage)
Ain't Misbehavin' (1982)
as Performer
Broadway's Lost Treasures II (2004)
as Performer (segment "Ain't Misbehavin'")
Sealed with a Kiss (1999)
as Mrs. Wheatley
The Best of Broadway (1985)
as Herself
The Misery Brothers (1995)
as Courtroom Singer
Maid for Each Other (1992)
as Jasmine Jones
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 Jaleel White Special (1992)
Actor
Back By Midnight (2005)
as Waitress
The Tulsa Lynching of 1921: A Hidden Story (2000)
Actor
Cindy (1978)
as Olive
Mother Goose: A Rappin' and Rhymin' Special (1997)
as Mary (voice)
Perfect Fit (2000)
as Mrs. Gordy
Irving Berlin's 100th Birthday Celebration (1988)
as Self
My Favorite Broadway: The Leading Ladies (1999)
as Self - Performer
We Wish You a Merry Christmas (1999)
as Mrs. Claus (voice)
Final Shot: The Hank Gathers Story (1992)
as Lucille Gathers
Christmas in Washington (1984)
Actor
A Benefit Celebration: A Tribute to Angela Lansbury (1996)
as Self
Baryshnikov on Broadway (1980)
as Self