Nell Carter

Birthday: 1948-09-13
Deathday: 2003-01-23
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Gender: Female
Owned By: Unowned

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.

Credits

Year Title Character
2005-01-25 Back By Midnight Waitress
2004-10-26 Broadway's Lost Treasures II Performer (segment "Ain't Misbehavin'")
2003-10-09 Swing Grace
2000-05-31 The Tulsa Lynching of 1921: A Hidden Story
2000-01-01 Perfect Fit Mrs. Gordy
1999-09-19 Sealed with a Kiss Mrs. Wheatley
1999-09-07 We Wish You a Merry Christmas Mrs. Claus (voice)
1997-10-12 Mother Goose: A Rappin' and Rhymin' Special Mary (voice)
1997-07-20 Fakin' Da Funk Claire
1996-10-11 The Grass Harp Catherine Creek
1996-09-09 The Proprietor Millie Jackson
1995-01-01 The Misery Brothers Courtroom Singer
1994-12-31 The Crazysitter The Warden
1992-07-31 Bebe's Kids Vivian (voice)
1992-04-01 Final Shot: The Hank Gathers Story Lucille Gathers
1992-02-22 The Jaleel White Special
1992-01-13 Maid for Each Other Jasmine Jones
1988-08-16 Joan Rivers and Friends Salute Heidi Abromowitz Nell Carter
1985-09-16 The NBC All Star Hour: Let's All Be There
1984-12-16 Christmas in Washington
1982-06-21 Ain't Misbehavin' Performer
1981-12-25 Modern Problems Dorita
1981-03-13 Back Roads Waitress
1979-03-15 Hair Ain't Got No' / 'White Boys
1978-03-24 Cindy Olive