Nell Carter
Known for: Acting
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.
Known for
Ain't Misbehavin'
1982
Maid for Each Other
1992
My Favorite Broadway: The Leading Ladies
1999
The Jaleel White Special
1992
The Grass Harp
1996
Christmas in Washington
1984
Baryshnikov on Broadway
1980
A Benefit Celebration: A Tribute to Angela Lansbury
1996
The Tulsa Lynching of 1921: A Hidden Story
2000
Final Shot: The Hank Gathers Story
1992
Cindy
1978
Perfect Fit
2000
Modern Problems
1981
The Proprietor
1996
Irving Berlin's 100th Birthday Celebration
1988
The Best of Broadway
1985
Swing
2003
Sealed with a Kiss
1999
Back Roads
1981
The Little Pageant That Could
2024
The Crazysitter
1994
We Wish You a Merry Christmas
1999
Beyond Tara: The Extraordinary Life of Hattie McDaniel
2001
The NBC All Star Hour: Let's All Be There
1985
Bebe's Kids
1992
Mother Goose: A Rappin' and Rhymin' Special
1997
Broadway's Lost Treasures II
2004
Back By Midnight
2005
The Misery Brothers
1995
Joan Rivers and Friends Salute Heidi Abromowitz
1988
Fakin' Da Funk
1997
Voices That Care
1991
Hair
1979
Night of 100 Stars
1982
Spider-Man
1994
Reba
2001
Ally McBeal
1997
227
1985
Gimme a Break!
1981
Jake and the Fatman
1987
Brotherly Love
1995
Hangin' with Mr. Cooper
1992
Night of 100 Stars II
1985
Seven Days
1998
Amen
1986
The Misadventures of Sheriff Lobo
1979
The Big Show
1980
The Oscars
1953
Christmas in Washington
1982
The Billy Crystal Comedy Hour
1982
You Take the Kids
1990
Morton's by the Bay
1989
Touched by an Angel
1994
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
1962
People's Choice Awards
1975
Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child
1995
The Rosie O'Donnell Show
1996
Great Performances
1971
Can't Hurry Love
1995