Nell Carter

Actor

Born: September 13, 1948
Died: January 23, 2003 (age 54)
From: Birmingham, Alabama, USA

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.

Filmography (35)

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