NELL CARTER
Nell Carter
Gender: Female
Known for: Acting
Birthday: September 13, 1948
Deathday: January 23, 2003
Place of Birth: 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.
Filmography
Starring
Self (archive footage)
2005·
Back By MidnightWaitress
Performer (segment "Ain't Misbehavin'")
2003·
SwingGrace
2001·
RebaDr. Susan Peters
2000·
Perfect FitMrs. Gordy
Self - Performer
1999·
Sealed with a KissMrs. Wheatley
Mrs. Claus (voice)
1998·
Seven Days1997·
Ally McBealHarriet Pumple
Mary (voice)
1997·
Fakin' Da FunkClaire
Self
1996·
The ProprietorMillie Jackson
1996·
The Grass HarpCatherine Creek
1995·
Can't Hurry LoveMrs. Bradstock
Mary (voice)
1995·
Brotherly LoveNell Bascombe
1995·
The Misery BrothersCourtroom Singer
1994·
Touched by an AngelCynthia Winslow
1994·
Spider-ManGlory Grant (voice)
1994·
The CrazysitterThe Warden
P.J. Moore
1992·
Bebe's KidsVivian (voice)
1992·
Maid for Each OtherJasmine Jones
Lucille Gathers
1991·
Voices That CareSelf - Choir Member
1990·
You Take the KidsNell Kirkland
1989·
Morton's by the BayMaggie
Nell Carter
1987·
Jake and the Fatman1986·
Amen1985·
2271985·
The Best of BroadwayHerself
Self
Self
1982·
Night of 100 StarsSelf
1982·
Ain't Misbehavin'Performer
1981·
Gimme a Break!Nell Harper
1981·
Back RoadsWaitress
1981·
Modern ProblemsDorita
1980·
The Big ShowSelf
Self
Sgt. Hildy Jones
1979·
HairAin't Got No' / 'White Boys
1978·
CindyOlive
Self - Presenter
1971·
Great PerformancesSelf
1953·
The OscarsSelf