Nell Carter
Acting
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 59
Movies (35)
The Little Pageant That Could2024Self (archive footage)
Back By Midnight2005Waitress
Broadway's Lost Treasures II2004Performer (segment "Ain't Misbehavin'")
Swing2003Grace- Beyond Tara: The Extraordinary Life of Hattie McDaniel2001Self
The Tulsa Lynching of 1921: A Hidden Story2000
Perfect Fit2000Mrs. Gordy
My Favorite Broadway: The Leading Ladies1999Self - Performer
Sealed with a Kiss1999Mrs. Wheatley
We Wish You a Merry Christmas1999Mrs. Claus (voice)
Mother Goose: A Rappin' and Rhymin' Special1997Mary (voice)
Fakin' Da Funk1997Claire- A Benefit Celebration: A Tribute to Angela Lansbury1996Self
The Grass Harp1996Catherine Creek
The Proprietor1996Millie Jackson
The Misery Brothers1995Courtroom Singer
The Crazysitter1994The Warden
Bebe's Kids1992Vivian (voice)
Final Shot: The Hank Gathers Story1992Lucille Gathers- The Jaleel White Special1992
Maid for Each Other1992Jasmine Jones
Voices That Care1991Self - Choir Member
Joan Rivers and Friends Salute Heidi Abromowitz1988Nell Carter
Irving Berlin's 100th Birthday Celebration1988Self
The NBC All Star Hour: Let's All Be There1985
The Best of Broadway1985Herself
Night of 100 Stars II1985Self- Christmas in Washington1984
Ain't Misbehavin'1982Performer
Night of 100 Stars1982Self
Shows (24)
Reba2001Dr. Susan Peters
Seven Days1998
Ally McBeal1997Harriet Pumple
The Rosie O'Donnell Show1996Self
Can't Hurry Love1995Mrs. Bradstock
Brotherly Love1995Nell Bascombe
Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child1995Mary (voice)
Spider-Man1994Glory Grant (voice)
Touched by an Angel1994Cynthia Winslow
Hangin' with Mr. Cooper1992P.J. Moore
You Take the Kids1990Nell Kirkland- Morton's by the Bay1989Maggie
Jake and the Fatman1987
Amen1986
2271985- Christmas in Washington1982Self
- The Billy Crystal Comedy Hour1982
Gimme a Break!1981Nell Harper
The Big Show1980Self
The Misadventures of Sheriff Lobo1979Sgt. Hildy Jones
People's Choice Awards1975Self - Presenter
Great Performances1971Self
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson1962Self
The Oscars1953Self