Nell Carter
27 movies · 17 TV shows
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- Sep 13, 1948
- Died
- Jan 23, 2003 (age 54)
- Place of birth
- Birmingham, Alabama, USA
- Also known as
- Nell Ruth Carter
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.
Profiles IMDb
Known for
Nell Carter: movies and TV shows
Acting (44)
- 2005 Back By Midnight
as Waitress
- 2004 Broadway's Lost Treasures II
as Performer (segment "Ain't Misbehavin'")
- 2003 Swing
as Grace
- 2002 Spider-Man: The Return of the Green Goblin
as Glory Grant (voice)
- 2001
- 2000
- 2000 Perfect Fit
as Mrs. Gordy
- 1999 Sealed with a Kiss
as Mrs. Wheatley
- 1999 We Wish You a Merry Christmas
as Mrs. Claus (voice)
- 1998
- 1997 Mother Goose: A Rappin' and Rhymin' Special
as Mary (voice)
- 1997
- 1997 Fakin' Da Funk
as Claire
- 1996 The Grass Harp
as Catherine Creek
- 1996 The Proprietor
as Millie Jackson
- 1995
- 1995
- 1995
- 1995 The Misery Brothers
as Courtroom Singer
- 1994 The Crazysitter
as The Warden
- 1994
- 1994
- 1992
- 1992 Bebe's Kids
as Vivian (voice)
- 1992 Final Shot: The Hank Gathers Story
as Lucille Gathers
- 1992
- 1992 Maid for Each Other
as Jasmine Jones
- 1990
- 1989
- 1988 Joan Rivers and Friends Salute Heidi Abromowitz
as Nell Carter
- 1987
- 1986
- 1986
- 1985
- 1985
- 1984
- 1982 Ain't Misbehavin'
as Performer
- 1982
- 1981 Modern Problems
as Dorita
- 1981
- 1981 Back Roads
as Waitress
- 1979
- 1979 Hair
as Ain't Got No' / 'White Boys
- 1978 Cindy
as Olive
Talk shows and appearances (17)
- 2024
- 2001
- 1999
- 1996
- 1996 The Rosie O'Donnell Show
1 episode
- 1991
- 1988
- 1985
- 1985
- 1982 Christmas in Washington
1 episode
- 1982
- 1980
- 1980 The Big Show
3 episodes
- 1975 People's Choice Awards
1 episode
- 1971 Great Performances
1 episode
- 1962 The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
2 episodes
- 1953 The Oscars
1 episode