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Nell Carter

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Born

September 13, 1948

Died

January 23, 2003 (age 54)

Place of Birth

Birmingham, Alabama, USA

Also Known As

Nell Ruth Carter

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.

Birmingham's Own Nell Carter - Moment In Black History

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Filmography

2024FilmThe Little Pageant That Couldas Self (archive footage)2005FilmBack By Midnightas Waitress 2004FilmBroadway's Lost Treasures IIas Performer (segment "Ain't Misbehavin'")2003FilmSwingas Grace 2002FilmSpider-Man: The Return of the Green Goblinas Glory Grant (voice)2001TVRebaas Dr. Susan Peters 2001FilmBeyond Tara: The Extraordinary Life of Hattie McDanielas Self 2000FilmThe Tulsa Lynching of 1921: A Hidden Story 2000FilmPerfect Fitas Mrs. Gordy 1999FilmMy Favorite Broadway: The Leading Ladiesas Self - Performer 1999FilmSealed with a Kissas Mrs. Wheatley 1999FilmWe Wish You a Merry Christmasas Mrs. Claus (voice)1998TVSeven Days 1997FilmMother Goose: A Rappin' and Rhymin' Specialas Mary (voice)1997TVAlly McBealas Harriet Pumple 1997FilmFakin' Da Funkas Claire 1996FilmA Benefit Celebration: A Tribute to Angela Lansburyas Self 1996FilmThe Grass Harpas Catherine Creek 1996FilmThe Proprietoras Millie Jackson 1996TVThe Rosie O'Donnell Showas Self 1995TVCan't Hurry Loveas Mrs. Bradstock 1995TVBrotherly Loveas Nell Bascombe 1995TVHappily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Childas Mary (voice)1995FilmThe Misery Brothersas Courtroom Singer 1994FilmThe Crazysitteras The Warden 1994TVSpider-Manas Glory Grant (voice)1994TVTouched by an Angelas Cynthia Winslow 1992TVHangin' with Mr. Cooperas P.J. Moore 1992FilmBebe's Kidsas Vivian (voice)1992FilmFinal Shot: The Hank Gathers Storyas Lucille Gathers 1992FilmThe Jaleel White Special 1992FilmMaid for Each Otheras Jasmine Jones 1991FilmVoices That Careas Self - Choir Member 1990TVYou Take the Kidsas Nell Kirkland 1989TVMorton's by the Bayas Maggie 1988FilmJoan Rivers and Friends Salute Heidi Abromowitzas Nell Carter 1988FilmIrving Berlin's 100th Birthday Celebrationas Self 1987TVJake and the Fatman 1986TVAmen 1986FilmNell Carter... Never Too Old to Dream 1985FilmThe NBC All Star Hour: Let's All Be There 1985TV227 1985FilmThe Best of Broadwayas Herself 1985FilmNight of 100 Stars IIas Self 1984FilmChristmas in Washington 1982TVChristmas in Washingtonas Self 1982FilmAin't Misbehavin'as Performer 1982FilmNight of 100 Starsas Self 1982TVThe Billy Crystal Comedy Hour 1981FilmModern Problemsas Dorita 1981TVGimme a Break!as Nell Harper 1981FilmBack Roadsas Waitress 1980FilmBaryshnikov on Broadwayas Self 1980TVThe Big Showas Self 1979TVThe Misadventures of Sheriff Loboas Hildy Jones 1979FilmHairas Ain't Got No' / 'White Boys 1978FilmCindyas Olive 1975TVPeople's Choice Awardsas Self - Presenter 1971TVGreat Performancesas Self 1962TVThe Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carsonas Self 1953TVThe Oscarsas Self