Nell Carter
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- September 13, 1948
- Died
- January 23, 2003
- Birthplace
- 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
The Little Pageant That Could 2024
as Self (archive footage)
Back By Midnight 2005
as Waitress
Broadway's Lost Treasures II 2004
as Performer (segment "Ain't Misbehavin'")
Swing 2003
as Grace
Spider-Man: The Return of the Green Goblin 2002
as Glory Grant (voice)
Beyond Tara: The Extraordinary Life of Hattie McDaniel 2001
as Self
The Tulsa Lynching of 1921: A Hidden Story 2000
Actor
Perfect Fit 2000
as Mrs. Gordy
My Favorite Broadway: The Leading Ladies 1999
as Self - Performer
Sealed with a Kiss 1999
as Mrs. Wheatley
We Wish You a Merry Christmas 1999
as Mrs. Claus (voice)
Mother Goose: A Rappin' and Rhymin' Special 1997
as Mary (voice)
Fakin' Da Funk 1997
as Claire
- A Benefit Celebration: A Tribute to Angela Lansbury
A Benefit Celebration: A Tribute to Angela Lansbury 1996
as Self
The Grass Harp 1996
as Catherine Creek
The Proprietor 1996
as Millie Jackson
The Misery Brothers 1995
as Courtroom Singer
The Crazysitter 1994
as The Warden
Bebe's Kids 1992
as Vivian (voice)
Final Shot: The Hank Gathers Story 1992
as Lucille Gathers
The Jaleel White Special 1992
Actor
Maid for Each Other 1992
as Jasmine Jones
Voices That Care 1991
as Self - Choir Member
Joan Rivers and Friends Salute Heidi Abromowitz 1988
as Nell Carter
Irving Berlin's 100th Birthday Celebration 1988
as Self
- Nell Carter... Never Too Old to Dream
Nell Carter... Never Too Old to Dream 1986
Actor
The NBC All Star Hour: Let's All Be There 1985
Actor
The Best of Broadway 1985
as Herself
Night of 100 Stars II 1985
as Self
- Christmas in Washington
Christmas in Washington 1984
Actor
Ain't Misbehavin' 1982
as Performer
Night of 100 Stars 1982
as Self
Modern Problems 1981
as Dorita
Back Roads 1981
as Waitress
Baryshnikov on Broadway 1980
as Self
Hair 1979
as Ain't Got No' / 'White Boys
Cindy 1978
as Olive
Credits from TMDB.