Person
Nell Carter
Acting · 1948–2003 · Birmingham, Alabama, USA
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.
Known for
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Self
Great Performances
Self
Spider-Man
Glory Grant (voice)
Touched by an Angel
Cynthia Winslow
The Oscars
Self
People's Choice Awards
Self - Presenter
Jake and the Fatman
1987
Reba
Dr. Susan Peters
Amen
1986
Ally McBeal
Harriet Pumple
Filmography
- 2024The Little Pageant That CouldSelf (archive footage)
- 2005Back By MidnightWaitress
- 2004Broadway's Lost Treasures IIPerformer (segment "Ain't Misbehavin'")
- 2003SwingGrace
- 2001RebaDr. Susan Peters
- 2001Beyond Tara: The Extraordinary Life of Hattie McDanielSelf
- 2000The Tulsa Lynching of 1921: A Hidden Story
- 2000Perfect FitMrs. Gordy
- 1999My Favorite Broadway: The Leading LadiesSelf - Performer
- 1999Sealed with a KissMrs. Wheatley
- 1999We Wish You a Merry ChristmasMrs. Claus (voice)
- 1998Seven Days
- 1997Mother Goose: A Rappin' and Rhymin' SpecialMary (voice)
- 1997Ally McBealHarriet Pumple
- 1997Fakin' Da FunkClaire
- 1996A Benefit Celebration: A Tribute to Angela LansburySelf
- 1996The Grass HarpCatherine Creek
- 1996The ProprietorMillie Jackson
- 1996The Rosie O'Donnell ShowSelf
- 1995Can't Hurry LoveMrs. Bradstock
- 1995Brotherly LoveNell Bascombe
- 1995Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every ChildMary (voice)
- 1995The Misery BrothersCourtroom Singer
- 1994The CrazysitterThe Warden
- 1994Spider-ManGlory Grant (voice)
- 1994Touched by an AngelCynthia Winslow
- 1992Hangin' with Mr. CooperP.J. Moore
- 1992Bebe's KidsVivian (voice)
- 1992Final Shot: The Hank Gathers StoryLucille Gathers
- 1992The Jaleel White Special
- 1992Maid for Each OtherJasmine Jones
- 1991Voices That CareSelf - Choir Member
- 1990You Take the KidsNell Kirkland
- 1989Morton's by the BayMaggie
- 1988Joan Rivers and Friends Salute Heidi AbromowitzNell Carter
- 1988Irving Berlin's 100th Birthday CelebrationSelf
- 1987Jake and the Fatman
- 1986Amen
- 1985The NBC All Star Hour: Let's All Be There
- 1985227
- 1985The Best of BroadwayHerself
- 1985Night of 100 Stars IISelf
- 1984Christmas in Washington
- 1982Christmas in WashingtonSelf
- 1982Ain't Misbehavin'Performer
- 1982Night of 100 StarsSelf
- 1982The Billy Crystal Comedy Hour
- 1981Modern ProblemsDorita
- 1981Gimme a Break!Nell Harper
- 1981Back RoadsWaitress
- 1980Baryshnikov on BroadwaySelf
- 1980The Big ShowSelf
- 1979The Misadventures of Sheriff LoboSgt. Hildy Jones
- 1979HairAin't Got No' / 'White Boys
- 1978CindyOlive
- 1975People's Choice AwardsSelf - Presenter
- 1971Great PerformancesSelf
- 1962The Tonight Show Starring Johnny CarsonSelf
- 1953The OscarsSelf
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