ACTOR
Nell Carter
Known for Spider-Man · Ally McBeal · Touched by an Angel
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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- Born
- Sep 13, 1948
- Died
- Jan 23, 2003
- Birthplace
- Birmingham, Alabama, USA
- Known For
- 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.
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Known For
TV
Spider-ManGlory Grant (voice) · 1994
★ 8.3
★ 8.3
TV
Ally McBealHarriet Pumple · 1997
★ 6.5
★ 6.5
TV
Touched by an AngelCynthia Winslow · 1994
★ 7.2
★ 7.2
TV
RebaDr. Susan Peters · 2001
★ 6.6
★ 6.6
TV
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny CarsonSelf · 1962
★ 7.6
★ 7.6
TV
The OscarsSelf · 1953
★ 7.1
★ 7.1
TV
Seven Days1 eps · 1998
★ 6.9
★ 6.9
TV
Jake and the Fatman1 eps · 1987
★ 6.2
★ 6.2
Filmography
Movies
CindyOlive
1978
HairAin't Got No' / 'White Boys
1979
Baryshnikov on BroadwaySelf
1980
Back RoadsWaitress
1981
Modern ProblemsDorita
1981
Ain't Misbehavin'Performer
1982
Night of 100 StarsSelf
1982CI
Christmas in Washington
1984
Night of 100 Stars IISelf
1985
The Best of BroadwayHerself
1985
The NBC All Star Hour: Let's All Be There
1985NC
Nell Carter... Never Too Old to Dream
1986
Irving Berlin's 100th Birthday CelebrationSelf
1988
Joan Rivers and Friends Salute Heidi AbromowitzNell Carter
1988
Voices That CareSelf - Choir Member
1991
Bebe's KidsVivian (voice)
1992
Final Shot: The Hank Gathers StoryLucille Gathers
1992
Maid for Each OtherJasmine Jones
1992
The Jaleel White Special
1992
The CrazysitterThe Warden
1994
The Misery BrothersCourtroom Singer
1995AB
A Benefit Celebration: A Tribute to Angela LansburySelf
1996
The Grass HarpCatherine Creek
1996
The ProprietorMillie Jackson
1996
Fakin' Da FunkClaire
1997
Mother Goose: A Rappin' and Rhymin' SpecialMary (voice)
1997
My Favorite Broadway: The Leading LadiesSelf - Performer
1999
Sealed with a KissMrs. Wheatley
1999
We Wish You a Merry ChristmasMrs. Claus (voice)
1999
Perfect FitMrs. Gordy
2000
The Tulsa Lynching of 1921: A Hidden Story
2000
Beyond Tara: The Extraordinary Life of Hattie McDanielSelf
2001
Spider-Man: The Return of the Green GoblinGlory Grant (voice)
2002
SwingGrace
2003
Broadway's Lost Treasures IIPerformer (segment "Ain't Misbehavin'")
2004
Back By MidnightWaitress
2005
The Little Pageant That CouldSelf (archive footage)
2024Television
The OscarsSelf · 1 eps
1953
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny CarsonSelf · 2 eps
1962
Great PerformancesSelf · 1 eps
1971
People's Choice AwardsSelf - Presenter · 1 eps
1975
The Misadventures of Sheriff LoboHildy Jones · 37 eps
1979
The Big ShowSelf · 3 eps
1980
Gimme a Break!Nell Harper · 137 eps
1981CI
Christmas in WashingtonSelf · 1 eps
1982TB
The Billy Crystal Comedy Hour1 eps
1982
2271 eps
1985
Amen1 eps
1986
Jake and the Fatman1 eps
1987MB
Morton's by the BayMaggie · 1 eps
1989
You Take the KidsNell Kirkland · 6 eps
1990
Hangin' with Mr. CooperP.J. Moore · 44 eps
1992
Spider-ManGlory Grant (voice) · 2 eps
1994
Touched by an AngelCynthia Winslow · 2 eps
1994
Brotherly LoveNell Bascombe · 1 eps
1995
Can't Hurry LoveMrs. Bradstock · 1 eps
1995
Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every ChildMary (voice) · 1 eps
1995
The Rosie O'Donnell ShowSelf · 1 eps
1996
Ally McBealHarriet Pumple · 2 eps
1997
Seven Days1 eps
1998
RebaDr. Susan Peters · 3 eps
2001Photos
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