Nell Carter
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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
Credits
Hair (1979)
as Ain't Got No' / 'White Boys
Back Roads (1981)
as Waitress
Bebe's Kids (1992)
as Vivian (voice)
The Grass Harp (1996)
as Catherine Creek
Modern Problems (1981)
as Dorita
Fakin' Da Funk (1997)
as Claire
Night of 100 Stars (1982)
as Self
The Tulsa Lynching of 1921: A Hidden Story (2000)
Actor
Night of 100 Stars II (1985)
as Self
The Crazysitter (1994)
as The Warden
Cindy (1978)
as Olive
Voices That Care (1991)
as Self - Choir Member
Perfect Fit (2000)
as Mrs. Gordy
Back By Midnight (2005)
as Waitress
The NBC All Star Hour: Let's All Be There (1985)
Actor
The Little Pageant That Could (2024)
as Self (archive footage)
The Misery Brothers (1995)
as Courtroom Singer
Joan Rivers and Friends Salute Heidi Abromowitz (1988)
as Nell Carter
Broadway's Lost Treasures II (2004)
as Performer (segment "Ain't Misbehavin'")
Swing (2003)
as Grace
Sealed with a Kiss (1999)
as Mrs. Wheatley
The Proprietor (1996)
as Millie Jackson
The Best of Broadway (1985)
as Herself
Maid for Each Other (1992)
as Jasmine Jones
Mother Goose: A Rappin' and Rhymin' Special (1997)
as Mary (voice)
My Favorite Broadway: The Leading Ladies (1999)
as Self - Performer
We Wish You a Merry Christmas (1999)
as Mrs. Claus (voice)
Final Shot: The Hank Gathers Story (1992)
as Lucille Gathers
A Benefit Celebration: A Tribute to Angela Lansbury (1996)
as Self
Irving Berlin's 100th Birthday Celebration (1988)
as Self
Ain't Misbehavin' (1982)
as Performer
Baryshnikov on Broadway (1980)
as Self
Christmas in Washington (1984)
Actor
The Jaleel White Special (1992)
Actor