Nell Carter
Acting • Born 1948-09-13 – Died 2003-01-23
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.
Filmography
58 credits
The Crazysitter
Movie • 1994
The Warden
Broadway's Lost Treasures II
Movie • 2004
Performer (segment "Ain't Misbehavin'")
Perfect Fit
Movie • 2000
Mrs. Gordy
We Wish You a Merry Christmas
Movie • 1999
Mrs. Claus (voice)
Voices That Care
Movie • 1991
Self - Choir Member
Modern Problems
Movie • 1981
Dorita
The Grass Harp
Movie • 1996
Catherine Creek
Fakin' Da Funk
Movie • 1997
Claire
Swing
Movie • 2003
Grace
Sealed with a Kiss
Movie • 1999
Mrs. Wheatley
The Proprietor
Movie • 1996
Millie Jackson
Hair
Movie • 1979
Ain't Got No' / 'White Boys
Mother Goose: A Rappin' and Rhymin' Special
Movie • 1997
Mary (voice)
Irving Berlin's 100th Birthday Celebration
Movie • 1988
Self
Joan Rivers and Friends Salute Heidi Abromowitz
Movie • 1988
Nell Carter
Back Roads
Movie • 1981
Waitress
Final Shot: The Hank Gathers Story
Movie • 1992
Lucille Gathers
Christmas in Washington
Movie • 1984
Night of 100 Stars II
Movie • 1985
Self
The Misery Brothers
Movie • 1995
Courtroom Singer
Ain't Misbehavin'
Movie • 1982
Performer
Cindy
Movie • 1978
Olive
Maid for Each Other
Movie • 1992
Jasmine Jones
Baryshnikov on Broadway
Movie • 1980
Self
A Benefit Celebration: A Tribute to Angela Lansbury
Movie • 1996
Self
My Favorite Broadway: The Leading Ladies
Movie • 1999
Self - Performer
The Best of Broadway
Movie • 1985
Herself
The Tulsa Lynching of 1921: A Hidden Story
Movie • 2000
Back By Midnight
Movie • 2005
Waitress
Bebe's Kids
Movie • 1992
Vivian (voice)
Night of 100 Stars
Movie • 1982
Self
The Jaleel White Special
Movie • 1992
The Little Pageant That Could
Movie • 2024
Self (archive footage)
The NBC All Star Hour: Let's All Be There
Movie • 1985
Spider-Man
TV • 1994
Glory Grant (voice)
Reba
TV • 2001
Dr. Susan Peters
Ally McBeal
TV • 1997
Harriet Pumple
227
TV • 1985
Gimme a Break!
TV • 1981
Nell Harper
Jake and the Fatman
TV • 1987
Hangin' with Mr. Cooper
TV • 1992
P.J. Moore
Brotherly Love
TV • 1995
Nell Bascombe
Seven Days
TV • 1998
Amen
TV • 1986
The Misadventures of Sheriff Lobo
TV • 1979
Sgt. Hildy Jones
The Big Show
TV • 1980
Self
The Oscars
TV • 1953
Self
Christmas in Washington
TV • 1982
Self
The Billy Crystal Comedy Hour
TV • 1982
You Take the Kids
TV • 1990
Nell Kirkland
Morton's by the Bay
TV • 1989
Maggie
Touched by an Angel
TV • 1994
Cynthia Winslow
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
TV • 1962
Self
People's Choice Awards
TV • 1975
Self - Presenter
Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child
TV • 1995
Mary (voice)
The Rosie O'Donnell Show
TV • 1996
Self
Great Performances
TV • 1971
Self
Can't Hurry Love
TV • 1995
Mrs. Bradstock