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Nell Carter

Nell Carter

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.

Born

Sep 13, 1948

Birmingham, Alabama, USA

Died

Jan 23, 2003

Known For

Acting

Movies

37 acting

0 crew

Popularity

1.0

movie

Known For

Hair

Hair

1979

as Ain't Got No' / 'White Boys
Hair
Hair
1979 • as Ain't Got No' / 'White Boys
★ 7.3
The NBC All Star Hour: Let's All Be There
The NBC All Star Hour: Let's All Be There
1985
Bebe's Kids
Bebe's Kids
1992 • as Vivian (voice)
★ 6.1
Swing
Swing
2003 • as Grace
★ 9.0
Fakin' Da Funk
Fakin' Da Funk
1997 • as Claire
★ 6.0
Beyond Tara: The Extraordinary Life of Hattie McDaniel
Beyond Tara: The Extraordinary Life of Hattie McDaniel
2001 • as Self
Maid for Each Other
Maid for Each Other
1992 • as Jasmine Jones
★ 6.2
The Jaleel White Special
The Jaleel White Special
1992
Night of 100 Stars
Night of 100 Stars
1982 • as Self
★ 5.8
Modern Problems
Modern Problems
1981 • as Dorita
★ 5.4
The Best of Broadway
The Best of Broadway
1985 • as Herself
The Grass Harp
The Grass Harp
1996 • as Catherine Creek
★ 5.9
Back Roads
Back Roads
1981 • as Waitress
★ 5.4
movie
Nell Carter... Never Too Old to Dream
1986
Spider-Man: The Return of the Green Goblin
Spider-Man: The Return of the Green Goblin
2002 • as Glory Grant (voice)
★ 7.5
The Little Pageant That Could
The Little Pageant That Could
2024 • as Self (archive footage)
Night of 100 Stars II
Night of 100 Stars II
1985 • as Self
★ 6.8
Perfect Fit
Perfect Fit
2000 • as Mrs. Gordy
★ 4.2
movie
Christmas in Washington
1984
★ 9.0
My Favorite Broadway: The Leading Ladies
My Favorite Broadway: The Leading Ladies
1999 • as Self - Performer
★ 9.0
Sealed with a Kiss
Sealed with a Kiss
1999 • as Mrs. Wheatley
★ 6.2
We Wish You a Merry Christmas
We Wish You a Merry Christmas
1999 • as Mrs. Claus (voice)
★ 6.6
Back By Midnight
Back By Midnight
2005 • as Waitress
★ 5.1
Ain't Misbehavin'
Ain't Misbehavin'
1982 • as Performer
★ 8.3
The Misery Brothers
The Misery Brothers
1995 • as Courtroom Singer
★ 5.0
Final Shot: The Hank Gathers Story
Final Shot: The Hank Gathers Story
1992 • as Lucille Gathers
★ 10.0
movie
A Benefit Celebration: A Tribute to Angela Lansbury
1996 • as Self
Mother Goose: A Rappin' and Rhymin' Special
Mother Goose: A Rappin' and Rhymin' Special
1997 • as Mary (voice)
★ 6.2
The Tulsa Lynching of 1921: A Hidden Story
The Tulsa Lynching of 1921: A Hidden Story
2000
★ 9.0
Voices That Care
Voices That Care
1991 • as Self - Choir Member
★ 7.0
Broadway's Lost Treasures II
Broadway's Lost Treasures II
2004 • as Performer (segment "Ain't Misbehavin'")
★ 8.2
Joan Rivers and Friends Salute Heidi Abromowitz
Joan Rivers and Friends Salute Heidi Abromowitz
1988 • as Nell Carter
★ 9.0
The Crazysitter
The Crazysitter
1994 • as The Warden
★ 5.3
Irving Berlin's 100th Birthday Celebration
Irving Berlin's 100th Birthday Celebration
1988 • as Self
★ 8.0
The Proprietor
The Proprietor
1996 • as Millie Jackson
★ 6.3
Cindy
Cindy
1978 • as Olive
★ 7.0
Baryshnikov on Broadway
Baryshnikov on Broadway
1980 • as Self
★ 8.0