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Acting
Nell Carter
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.
Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Birthday
September 13, 1948
Day of Death
January 23, 2003
Age at Death
54 years old
Place of Birth
Birmingham, Alabama, USA
Popularity Score
0.9
Filmography
The Little Pageant That Could
Self (archive footage)
2024Movie
Back By Midnight
Waitress
2005Movie
Broadway's Lost Treasures II
Performer (segment "Ain't Misbehavin'")
2004Movie
Swing
Grace
2003Movie
Spider-Man: The Return of the Green Goblin
Glory Grant (voice)
2002Movie
Beyond Tara: The Extraordinary Life of Hattie McDaniel
Self
2001Movie
Reba
Dr. Susan Peters
2001TV
Perfect Fit
Mrs. Gordy
2000Movie
The Tulsa Lynching of 1921: A Hidden Story
2000Movie
We Wish You a Merry Christmas
Mrs. Claus (voice)
1999Movie
Sealed with a Kiss
Mrs. Wheatley
1999Movie
My Favorite Broadway: The Leading Ladies
Self - Performer
1999Movie
Seven Days
1998TV
Fakin' Da Funk
Claire
1997Movie
Mother Goose: A Rappin' and Rhymin' Special
Mary (voice)
1997Movie
Ally McBeal
Harriet Pumple
1997TV
The Grass Harp
Catherine Creek
1996Movie
The Proprietor
Millie Jackson
1996Movie
A Benefit Celebration: A Tribute to Angela Lansbury
Self
1996Movie
The Rosie O'Donnell Show
Self
1996TV
The Misery Brothers
Courtroom Singer
1995Movie
Brotherly Love
Nell Bascombe
1995TV
Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child
Mary (voice)
1995TV
Can't Hurry Love
Mrs. Bradstock
1995TV
The Crazysitter
The Warden
1994Movie
Spider-Man
Glory Grant (voice)
1994TV
Touched by an Angel
Cynthia Winslow
1994TV
Final Shot: The Hank Gathers Story
Lucille Gathers
1992Movie
Maid for Each Other
Jasmine Jones
1992Movie
Bebe's Kids
Vivian (voice)
1992Movie
The Jaleel White Special
1992Movie
Hangin' with Mr. Cooper
P.J. Moore
1992TV
Voices That Care
Self - Choir Member
1991Movie
You Take the Kids
Nell Kirkland
1990TV
Morton's by the Bay
Maggie
1989TV
Irving Berlin's 100th Birthday Celebration
Self
1988Movie
Joan Rivers and Friends Salute Heidi Abromowitz
Nell Carter
1988Movie
Jake and the Fatman
1987TV
Nell Carter... Never Too Old to Dream
1986Movie
Amen
1986TV
Night of 100 Stars II
Self
1985Movie
The Best of Broadway
Herself
1985Movie
The NBC All Star Hour: Let's All Be There
1985Movie
227
1985TV
Christmas in Washington
1984Movie
Ain't Misbehavin'
Performer
1982Movie
Night of 100 Stars
Self
1982Movie
Christmas in Washington
Self
1982TV
The Billy Crystal Comedy Hour
1982TV
Modern Problems
Dorita
1981Movie
Back Roads
Waitress
1981Movie
Gimme a Break!
Nell Harper
1981TV
Baryshnikov on Broadway
Self
1980Movie
The Big Show
Self
1980TV
Hair
Ain't Got No' / 'White Boys
1979Movie
The Misadventures of Sheriff Lobo
Hildy Jones
1979TV
Cindy
Olive
1978Movie
People's Choice Awards
Self - Presenter
1975TV
Great Performances
Self
1971TV
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Self
1962TV
The Oscars
Self
1953TV