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
The NBC All Star Hour: Let's All Be There (1985)
Actor
Bebe's Kids (1992)
as Vivian (voice)
Swing (2003)
as Grace
Fakin' Da Funk (1997)
as Claire
Beyond Tara: The Extraordinary Life of Hattie McDaniel (2001)
as Self
Maid for Each Other (1992)
as Jasmine Jones
The Jaleel White Special (1992)
Actor
Night of 100 Stars (1982)
as Self
Modern Problems (1981)
as Dorita
The Best of Broadway (1985)
as Herself
The Grass Harp (1996)
as Catherine Creek
Back Roads (1981)
as Waitress
Nell Carter... Never Too Old to Dream (1986)
Actor
Spider-Man: The Return of the Green Goblin (2002)
as Glory Grant (voice)
The Little Pageant That Could (2024)
as Self (archive footage)
Night of 100 Stars II (1985)
as Self
Perfect Fit (2000)
as Mrs. Gordy
Christmas in Washington (1984)
Actor
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)
Back By Midnight (2005)
as Waitress
Ain't Misbehavin' (1982)
as Performer
The Misery Brothers (1995)
as Courtroom Singer
Final Shot: The Hank Gathers Story (1992)
as Lucille Gathers
A Benefit Celebration: A Tribute to Angela Lansbury (1996)
as Self
Mother Goose: A Rappin' and Rhymin' Special (1997)
as Mary (voice)
The Tulsa Lynching of 1921: A Hidden Story (2000)
Actor
Voices That Care (1991)
as Self - Choir Member
Broadway's Lost Treasures II (2004)
as Performer (segment "Ain't Misbehavin'")
Joan Rivers and Friends Salute Heidi Abromowitz (1988)
as Nell Carter
The Crazysitter (1994)
as The Warden
Irving Berlin's 100th Birthday Celebration (1988)
as Self
The Proprietor (1996)
as Millie Jackson
Cindy (1978)
as Olive
Baryshnikov on Broadway (1980)
as Self