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Nell Carter

Known for Acting

Nell Carter
Born September 13, 1948
Died January 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.

Filmography

Hair

Hair

1979

as Ain't Got No' / 'White Boys

Night of 100 Stars

Night of 100 Stars

1982

as Self

Night of 100 Stars II

Night of 100 Stars II

1985

as Self

Cindy

Cindy

1978

as Olive

Bebe's Kids

Bebe's Kids

1992

as Vivian (voice)

The Proprietor

The Proprietor

1996

as Millie Jackson

Broadway's Lost Treasures II

Broadway's Lost Treasures II

2004

as Performer (segment "Ain't Misbehavin'")

Fakin' Da Funk

Fakin' Da Funk

1997

as Claire

Modern Problems

Modern Problems

1981

as Dorita

The Grass Harp

The Grass Harp

1996

as Catherine Creek

Mother Goose: A Rappin' and Rhymin' Special

Mother Goose: A Rappin' and Rhymin' Special

1997

as Mary (voice)

Back Roads

Back Roads

1981

as Waitress

Voices That Care

Voices That Care

1991

as Self - Choir Member

Perfect Fit

Perfect Fit

2000

as Mrs. Gordy

Back By Midnight

Back By Midnight

2005

as Waitress

Joan Rivers and Friends Salute Heidi Abromowitz

Joan Rivers and Friends Salute Heidi Abromowitz

1988

as Nell Carter

The Crazysitter

The Crazysitter

1994

as The Warden

My Favorite Broadway: The Leading Ladies

My Favorite Broadway: The Leading Ladies

1999

as Self - Performer

The Tulsa Lynching of 1921: A Hidden Story

The Tulsa Lynching of 1921: A Hidden Story

2000

Swing

Swing

2003

as Grace

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