Nell Carter
Acting
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
Acting59
movieThe Little Pageant That Could
2024
Self (archive footage)
movieBack By Midnight
2005
Waitress
movieBroadway's Lost Treasures II
2004
Performer (segment "Ain't Misbehavin'")
movieSwing
2003
Grace
tvReba
2001
Dr. Susan Peters
moviePerfect Fit
2000
Mrs. Gordy
movieMy Favorite Broadway: The Leading Ladies
1999
Self - Performer
movieSealed with a Kiss
1999
Mrs. Wheatley
movieWe Wish You a Merry Christmas
1999
Mrs. Claus (voice)
tvAlly McBeal
1997
Harriet Pumple
movieFakin' Da Funk
1997
Claire
movieThe Grass Harp
1996
Catherine Creek
movieThe Proprietor
1996
Millie Jackson
tvCan't Hurry Love
1995
Mrs. Bradstock
tvBrotherly Love
1995
Nell Bascombe
movieThe Misery Brothers
1995
Courtroom Singer
movieThe Crazysitter
1994
The Warden
tvSpider-Man
1994
Glory Grant (voice)
tvTouched by an Angel
1994
Cynthia Winslow
tvHangin' with Mr. Cooper
1992
P.J. Moore
movieBebe's Kids
1992
Vivian (voice)
movieFinal Shot: The Hank Gathers Story
1992
Lucille Gathers
movieMaid for Each Other
1992
Jasmine Jones
movieVoices That Care
1991
Self - Choir Member
tvYou Take the Kids
1990
Nell Kirkland
movieAin't Misbehavin'
1982
Performer
movieModern Problems
1981
Dorita
tvGimme a Break!
1981
Nell Harper
movieBack Roads
1981
Waitress
tvThe Misadventures of Sheriff Lobo
1979
Sgt. Hildy Jones
movieHair
1979
Ain't Got No' / 'White Boys
movieCindy
1978
Olive
tvPeople's Choice Awards
1975
Self - Presenter
tvThe Oscars
1953
Self