Known For
Acting
Born
Sep 13, 1948
Died
Jan 23, 2003
Place of Birth
Birmingham, Alabama, USA
Credits
60 titles
Nell 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
Filmography
The Little Pageant That Could
Self (archive footage)
Back By Midnight
Waitress
Broadway's Lost Treasures II
Performer (segment "Ain't Misbehavin'")
Swing
Grace
Spider-Man: The Return of the Green Goblin
Glory Grant (voice)
Reba
Dr. Susan Peters
Beyond Tara: The Extraordinary Life of Hattie McDaniel
Self
The Tulsa Lynching of 1921: A Hidden Story
Perfect Fit
Mrs. Gordy
My Favorite Broadway: The Leading Ladies
Self - Performer
Sealed with a Kiss
Mrs. Wheatley
We Wish You a Merry Christmas
Mrs. Claus (voice)
Seven Days
Mother Goose: A Rappin' and Rhymin' Special
Mary (voice)
Ally McBeal
Harriet Pumple
Fakin' Da Funk
Claire
A Benefit Celebration: A Tribute to Angela Lansbury
Self
The Grass Harp
Catherine Creek
The Proprietor
Millie Jackson
The Rosie O'Donnell Show
Self
Can't Hurry Love
Mrs. Bradstock
Brotherly Love
Nell Bascombe
Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child
Mary (voice)
The Misery Brothers
Courtroom Singer
The Crazysitter
The Warden
Spider-Man
Glory Grant (voice)
Touched by an Angel
Cynthia Winslow
Hangin' with Mr. Cooper
P.J. Moore
Bebe's Kids
Vivian (voice)
Final Shot: The Hank Gathers Story
Lucille Gathers
The Jaleel White Special
Maid for Each Other
Jasmine Jones
Voices That Care
Self - Choir Member
You Take the Kids
Nell Kirkland
Morton's by the Bay
Maggie
Joan Rivers and Friends Salute Heidi Abromowitz
Nell Carter
Irving Berlin's 100th Birthday Celebration
Self
Jake and the Fatman
Amen
The NBC All Star Hour: Let's All Be There
227
The Best of Broadway
Herself
Night of 100 Stars II
Self
Christmas in Washington
Christmas in Washington
Self
Ain't Misbehavin'
Performer
Night of 100 Stars
Self
The Billy Crystal Comedy Hour
Modern Problems
Dorita
Gimme a Break!
Nell Harper