Nell Carter
Acting
Born September 13, 1948 — Died January 23, 2003
From Birmingham, Alabama, USA
Also known as Nell Ruth Carter
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.
Filmography
The Little Pageant That Could
Self (archive footage)
2024
Back By Midnight
Waitress
20055.1
Broadway's Lost Treasures II
Performer (segment "Ain't Misbehavin'")
20048.3
Swing
Grace
20039.0
Spider-Man: The Return of the Green Goblin
Glory Grant (voice)
20027.5
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Beyond Tara: The Extraordinary Life of Hattie McDaniel
Self
2001
The Tulsa Lynching of 1921: A Hidden Story
20009.0
Perfect Fit
Mrs. Gordy
20004.2
My Favorite Broadway: The Leading Ladies
Self - Performer
19999.0
Sealed with a Kiss
Mrs. Wheatley
19996.2
We Wish You a Merry Christmas
Mrs. Claus (voice)
19996.6
Mother Goose: A Rappin' and Rhymin' Special
Mary (voice)
19976.2
Fakin' Da Funk
Claire
19976.0
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A Benefit Celebration: A Tribute to Angela Lansbury
Self
1996
The Grass Harp
Catherine Creek
19965.9
The Proprietor
Millie Jackson
19967.0
The Misery Brothers
Courtroom Singer
19955.0
The Crazysitter
The Warden
19945.3
Bebe's Kids
Vivian (voice)
19926.0
Final Shot: The Hank Gathers Story
Lucille Gathers
199210.0
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The Jaleel White Special
1992
Maid for Each Other
Jasmine Jones
19926.3
Voices That Care
Self - Choir Member
19917.0
Joan Rivers and Friends Salute Heidi Abromowitz
Nell Carter
19889.0
Irving Berlin's 100th Birthday Celebration
Self
19888.0
The NBC All Star Hour: Let's All Be There
1985
The Best of Broadway
Herself
1985
Night of 100 Stars II
Self
19856.8
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Christmas in Washington
19849.0
Ain't Misbehavin'
Performer
19828.3
Night of 100 Stars
Self
19825.8
Modern Problems
Dorita
19815.4
Back Roads
Waitress
19815.4
Baryshnikov on Broadway
Self
19808.0
Hair
Ain't Got No' / 'White Boys
19797.3
Cindy
Olive
19787.0