Nell Carter

1948-09-13 – 2003-01-23 (age 54) Birmingham, Alabama, USA

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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

Nell Carter

Known For

Hair

Hair

1979

as Ain't Got No' / 'White Boys

The Grass Harp

The Grass Harp

1996

as Catherine Creek

Back Roads

Back Roads

1981

as Waitress

Modern Problems

Modern Problems

1981

as Dorita

Spider-Man: The Return of the Green Goblin

Spider-Man: The Return of the Green Goblin

2002

as Glory Grant (voice)

The NBC All Star Hour: Let's All Be There

The NBC All Star Hour: Let's All Be There

1985

Bebe's Kids

Bebe's Kids

1992

as Vivian (voice)

Mother Goose: A Rappin' and Rhymin' Special

Mother Goose: A Rappin' and Rhymin' Special

1997

as Mary (voice)

Sealed with a Kiss

Sealed with a Kiss

1999

as Mrs. Wheatley

Swing

Swing

2003

as Grace

Back By Midnight

Back By Midnight

2005

as Waitress

Fakin' Da Funk

Fakin' Da Funk

1997

as Claire

Night of 100 Stars II

Night of 100 Stars II

1985

as Self

Maid for Each Other

Maid for Each Other

1992

as Jasmine Jones

We Wish You a Merry Christmas

We Wish You a Merry Christmas

1999

as Mrs. Claus (voice)

Night of 100 Stars

Night of 100 Stars

1982

as Self

The Misery Brothers

The Misery Brothers

1995

as Courtroom Singer

The Best of Broadway

The Best of Broadway

1985

as Herself

Beyond Tara: The Extraordinary Life of Hattie McDaniel

Beyond Tara: The Extraordinary Life of Hattie McDaniel

2001

as Self

My Favorite Broadway: The Leading Ladies

My Favorite Broadway: The Leading Ladies

1999

as Self - Performer