Nell Carter
Acting
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Acting Credits
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.
Known For
Filmography
The Little Pageant That Could
2024
as Self (archive footage)
Back By Midnight
2005
as Waitress
Broadway's Lost Treasures II
2004
as Performer (segment "Ain't Misbehavin'")
Swing
2003
as Grace
Spider-Man: The Return of the Green Goblin
2002
as Glory Grant (voice)
Beyond Tara: The Extraordinary Life of Hattie McDaniel
2001
as Self
Reba
2001
as Dr. Susan Peters
Perfect Fit
2000
as Mrs. Gordy
The Tulsa Lynching of 1921: A Hidden Story
2000
We Wish You a Merry Christmas
1999
as Mrs. Claus (voice)
Sealed with a Kiss
1999
as Mrs. Wheatley
My Favorite Broadway: The Leading Ladies
1999
as Self - Performer
Seven Days
1998
Fakin' Da Funk
1997
as Claire
Mother Goose: A Rappin' and Rhymin' Special
1997
as Mary (voice)
Ally McBeal
1997
as Harriet Pumple
The Grass Harp
1996
as Catherine Creek
The Proprietor
1996
as Millie Jackson
A Benefit Celebration: A Tribute to Angela Lansbury
1996
as Self
The Rosie O'Donnell Show
1996
as Self
The Misery Brothers
1995
as Courtroom Singer
Brotherly Love
1995
as Nell Bascombe
Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child
1995
as Mary (voice)
Can't Hurry Love
1995
as Mrs. Bradstock
The Crazysitter
1994
as The Warden
Spider-Man
1994
as Glory Grant (voice)
Touched by an Angel
1994
as Cynthia Winslow
Final Shot: The Hank Gathers Story
1992
as Lucille Gathers
Maid for Each Other
1992
as Jasmine Jones
Bebe's Kids
1992
as Vivian (voice)
The Jaleel White Special
1992
Hangin' with Mr. Cooper
1992
as P.J. Moore
Voices That Care
1991
as Self - Choir Member
You Take the Kids
1990
as Nell Kirkland
Morton's by the Bay
1989
as Maggie
Irving Berlin's 100th Birthday Celebration
1988
as Self
Joan Rivers and Friends Salute Heidi Abromowitz
1988
as Nell Carter
Jake and the Fatman
1987
Nell Carter... Never Too Old to Dream
1986
Amen
1986
Night of 100 Stars II
1985
as Self
The Best of Broadway
1985
as Herself
The NBC All Star Hour: Let's All Be There
1985
227
1985
Christmas in Washington
1984
Ain't Misbehavin'
1982
as Performer
Night of 100 Stars
1982
as Self
Christmas in Washington
1982
as Self
The Billy Crystal Comedy Hour
1982
Modern Problems
1981
as Dorita
Back Roads
1981
as Waitress
Gimme a Break!
1981
as Nell Harper
Baryshnikov on Broadway
1980
as Self
The Big Show
1980
as Self
Hair
1979
as Ain't Got No' / 'White Boys
The Misadventures of Sheriff Lobo
1979
as Hildy Jones
Cindy
1978
as Olive
People's Choice Awards
1975
as Self - Presenter
Great Performances
1971
as Self
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
1962
as Self
The Oscars
1953
as Self