Born Sep 13 1948• Died Jan 23 2003

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.
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Self

Cynthia Winslow

Glory Grant (voice)

Self

Self - Presenter

Dr. Susan Peters

Mary (voice)


Harriet Pumple

P.J. Moore



Nell Harper


Nell Bascombe

Sgt. Hildy Jones

Mrs. Bradstock

Ain't Got No' / 'White Boys

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Self

Vivian (voice)

Catherine Creek

Mrs. Gordy

Self (archive footage)

Dorita

Nell Kirkland

Self - Choir Member

Olive

Claire


Performer (segment "Ain't Misbehavin'")

The Warden

Waitress

Nell Carter

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Waitress

Grace

Mrs. Wheatley

Jasmine Jones

Self

Self - Performer

Millie Jackson

Courtroom Singer

Mary (voice)
Maggie

Self

Lucille Gathers

Mrs. Claus (voice)

Performer

Herself