Nell Carter
Born Sep 13 1948• Died Jan 23 2003
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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.
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Nell Carter's Credits
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Great Performances
Self
Touched by an Angel
Cynthia Winslow
Spider-Man
Glory Grant (voice)
The Oscars
Self
People's Choice Awards
Self - Presenter
Reba
Dr. Susan Peters
Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child
Mary (voice)
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Ally McBeal
Harriet Pumple
Hangin' with Mr. Cooper
P.J. Moore
Jake and the Fatman
Seven Days
Gimme a Break!
Nell Harper
Amen
Brotherly Love
Nell Bascombe
The Misadventures of Sheriff Lobo
Sgt. Hildy Jones
Can't Hurry Love
Mrs. Bradstock
Hair
Ain't Got No' / 'White Boys
Night of 100 Stars
Self
Night of 100 Stars II
Self
Christmas in Washington
Self
The Big Show
Self
Bebe's Kids
Vivian (voice)
The Grass Harp
Catherine Creek
The Billy Crystal Comedy Hour
Perfect Fit
Mrs. Gordy
The Little Pageant That Could
Self (archive footage)
Modern Problems
Dorita
You Take the Kids
Nell Kirkland
Voices That Care
Self - Choir Member
Cindy
Olive
Fakin' Da Funk
Claire
The NBC All Star Hour: Let's All Be There
Broadway's Lost Treasures II
Performer (segment "Ain't Misbehavin'")
The Crazysitter
The Warden
Back By Midnight
Waitress
Joan Rivers and Friends Salute Heidi Abromowitz
Nell Carter
Baryshnikov on Broadway
Self
Back Roads
Waitress
Swing
Grace
Sealed with a Kiss
Mrs. Wheatley
Maid for Each Other
Jasmine Jones
Irving Berlin's 100th Birthday Celebration
Self
My Favorite Broadway: The Leading Ladies
Self - Performer
The Proprietor
Millie Jackson
The Misery Brothers
Courtroom Singer
Mother Goose: A Rappin' and Rhymin' Special
Mary (voice)
Morton's by the Bay
Maggie
The Tulsa Lynching of 1921: A Hidden Story
A Benefit Celebration: A Tribute to Angela Lansbury
Self
Final Shot: The Hank Gathers Story
Lucille Gathers
We Wish You a Merry Christmas
Mrs. Claus (voice)
Ain't Misbehavin'
Performer
The Best of Broadway
Herself
Christmas in Washington
The Jaleel White Special