Nell Carter

Nell Carter

Acting

September 13, 1948 – January 23, 2003 (aged 54)

Birmingham, Alabama, USA

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

The Little Pageant That Could
Movie
The Little Pageant That Could2024 · Self (archive footage)
Back By Midnight
Movie
Back By Midnight2005 · Waitress
Broadway's Lost Treasures II
Movie
Broadway's Lost Treasures II2004 · Performer (segment "Ain't Misbehavin'")
Swing
Movie
Swing2003 · Grace
Spider-Man: The Return of the Green Goblin
Movie
Spider-Man: The Return of the Green Goblin2002 · Glory Grant (voice)
Reba
Series
Reba2001 · Dr. Susan Peters
Beyond Tara: The Extraordinary Life of Hattie McDaniel
Movie
Beyond Tara: The Extraordinary Life of Hattie McDaniel2001 · Self
The Tulsa Lynching of 1921: A Hidden Story
Movie
The Tulsa Lynching of 1921: A Hidden Story2000
Perfect Fit
Movie
Perfect Fit2000 · Mrs. Gordy
My Favorite Broadway: The Leading Ladies
Movie
My Favorite Broadway: The Leading Ladies1999 · Self - Performer
Sealed with a Kiss
Movie
Sealed with a Kiss1999 · Mrs. Wheatley
We Wish You a Merry Christmas
Movie
We Wish You a Merry Christmas1999 · Mrs. Claus (voice)
Seven Days
Series
Seven Days1998
Mother Goose: A Rappin' and Rhymin' Special
Movie
Mother Goose: A Rappin' and Rhymin' Special1997 · Mary (voice)
Ally McBeal
Series
Ally McBeal1997 · Harriet Pumple
Master of None
Series
Master of None1997 · Claire
A Benefit Celebration: A Tribute to Angela Lansbury
Movie
A Benefit Celebration: A Tribute to Angela Lansbury1996 · Self
MTV Video Music Awards
Series
MTV Video Music Awards1996 · Catherine Creek
The Proprietor
Movie
The Proprietor1996 · Millie Jackson
The Rosie O'Donnell Show
Series
The Rosie O'Donnell Show1996 · Self
Careless
Movie
Careless1995 · Mrs. Bradstock
Brotherly Love
Series
Brotherly Love1995 · Nell Bascombe
Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child
Series
Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child1995 · Mary (voice)
The Misery Brothers
Movie
The Misery Brothers1995 · Courtroom Singer
The Crazysitter
Movie
The Crazysitter1994 · The Warden
Spider-Man
Series
Spider-Man1994 · Glory Grant (voice)
Touched by an Angel
Series
Touched by an Angel1994 · Cynthia Winslow
Hangin' with Mr. Cooper
Series
Hangin' with Mr. Cooper1992 · P.J. Moore
Bebe's Kids
Movie
Bebe's Kids1992 · Vivian (voice)
Final Shot: The Hank Gathers Story
Movie
Final Shot: The Hank Gathers Story1992 · Lucille Gathers
The Jaleel White Special
Movie
The Jaleel White Special1992
Maid for Each Other
Movie
Maid for Each Other1992 · Jasmine Jones
Voices That Care
Movie
Voices That Care1991 · Self - Choir Member
Cross My Heart and Hope to Die
Movie
Cross My Heart and Hope to Die1990 · Nell Kirkland
Morton's by the Bay
Series
Morton's by the Bay1989 · Maggie
Joan Rivers and Friends Salute Heidi Abromowitz
Movie
Joan Rivers and Friends Salute Heidi Abromowitz1988 · Nell Carter
Irving Berlin's 100th Birthday Celebration
Movie
Irving Berlin's 100th Birthday Celebration1988 · Self
Jake and the Fatman
Series
Jake and the Fatman1987
Amen
Series
Amen1986
Nell Carter... Never Too Old to Dream
Movie
Nell Carter... Never Too Old to Dream1986
Christmas in Washington
Movie
Christmas in Washington1984
Ain't Misbehavin'
Movie
Ain't Misbehavin'1982
Gimme a Break!
Series
Gimme a Break!1981
Modern Problems
Movie
Modern Problems1981
Cindy
Movie
Cindy1978