6.6Acting
Nell Carter
- Born
- 1948-09-13
- Died
- 2003-01-23
- Birthplace
- Birmingham, Alabama, USA
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
61 titles · Newest first · Cast and crew credits
The Little Pageant That Could
2024 · Movie
Self (archive footage)
Back By Midnight
2005 · Movie
Waitress
Broadway's Lost Treasures II
2004 · Movie
Performer (segment "Ain't Misbehavin'")
Swing
2003 · Movie
Grace
Spider-Man: The Return of the Green Goblin
2002 · Movie
Glory Grant (voice)
Beyond Tara: The Extraordinary Life of Hattie McDaniel
2001 · Movie
Self
Reba
2001 · TV Show
Dr. Susan Peters
Perfect Fit
2000 · Movie
Mrs. Gordy
The Tulsa Lynching of 1921: A Hidden Story
2000 · Movie
Cast
My Favorite Broadway: The Leading Ladies
1999 · Movie
Self - Performer
Sealed with a Kiss
1999 · Movie
Mrs. Wheatley
We Wish You a Merry Christmas
1999 · Movie
Mrs. Claus (voice)
Seven Days
1998 · TV Show
Cast
Ally McBeal
1997 · TV Show
Harriet Pumple
Fakin' Da Funk
1997 · Movie
Claire
Mother Goose: A Rappin' and Rhymin' Special
1997 · Movie
Mary (voice)
A Benefit Celebration: A Tribute to Angela Lansbury
1996 · Movie
Self
The Grass Harp
1996 · Movie
Catherine Creek
The Proprietor
1996 · Movie
Millie Jackson
The Rosie O'Donnell Show
1996 · TV Show
Self
Brotherly Love
1995 · TV Show
Nell Bascombe
Can't Hurry Love
1995 · TV Show
Mrs. Bradstock
Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child
1995 · TV Show
Mary (voice)
The Misery Brothers
1995 · Movie
Courtroom Singer
Spider-Man
1994 · TV Show
Glory Grant (voice)
The Crazysitter
1994 · Movie
The Warden
Touched by an Angel
1994 · TV Show
Cynthia Winslow
Bebe's Kids
1992 · Movie
Vivian (voice)
Final Shot: The Hank Gathers Story
1992 · Movie
Lucille Gathers
Hangin' with Mr. Cooper
1992 · TV Show
P.J. Moore
Maid for Each Other
1992 · Movie
Jasmine Jones
The Jaleel White Special
1992 · Movie
Cast
Voices That Care
1991 · Movie
Self - Choir Member
You Take the Kids
1990 · TV Show
Nell Kirkland
Morton's by the Bay
1989 · TV Show
Maggie
Irving Berlin's 100th Birthday Celebration
1988 · Movie
Self
Joan Rivers and Friends Salute Heidi Abromowitz
1988 · Movie
Nell Carter
Jake and the Fatman
1987 · TV Show
Cast
Amen
1986 · TV Show
Cast
Nell Carter... Never Too Old to Dream
1986 · Movie
Cast
227
1985 · TV Show
Cast
Night of 100 Stars II
1985 · Movie
Self
The Best of Broadway
1985 · Movie
Herself
The NBC All Star Hour: Let's All Be There
1985 · Movie
Cast
Christmas in Washington
1984 · Movie
Cast
Ain't Misbehavin'
1982 · Movie
Performer
Christmas in Washington
1982 · TV Show
Self
Night of 100 Stars
1982 · Movie
Self
The Billy Crystal Comedy Hour
1982 · TV Show
Cast
Back Roads
1981 · Movie
Waitress
Gimme a Break!
1981 · TV Show
Nell Harper
Modern Problems
1981 · Movie
Dorita
Baryshnikov on Broadway
1980 · Movie
Self
The Big Show
1980 · TV Show
Self
Hair
1979 · Movie
Ain't Got No' / 'White Boys
The Misadventures of Sheriff Lobo
1979 · TV Show
Hildy Jones
Cindy
1978 · Movie
Olive
People's Choice Awards
1975 · TV Show
Self - Presenter
Great Performances
1971 · TV Show
Self
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
1962 · TV Show
Self
The Oscars
1953 · TV Show
Self