Nell Carter
Acting
Born: 1948-09-13 in Birmingham, Alabama, USA
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
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
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Great Performances
Self
Spider-Man
Glory Grant (voice)
Touched by an Angel
Cynthia Winslow
Jake and the Fatman
People's Choice Awards
Self - Presenter
Reba
Dr. Susan Peters
Ally McBeal
Harriet Pumple
The Oscars
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Hangin' with Mr. Cooper
P.J. Moore
Gimme a Break!
Nell Harper
Seven Days
Amen
Hair
Ain't Got No' / 'White Boys
Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child
Mary (voice)
The Misadventures of Sheriff Lobo
Hildy Jones
Brotherly Love
Nell Bascombe
Can't Hurry Love
Mrs. Bradstock
The Rosie O'Donnell Show
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The Grass Harp
Catherine Creek
Swing
Grace
The Big Show
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Back Roads
Waitress
Night of 100 Stars
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No Poster
The Billy Crystal Comedy Hour
Modern Problems
Dorita
Bebe's Kids
Vivian (voice)
You Take the Kids
Nell Kirkland
Spider-Man: The Return of the Green Goblin
Glory Grant (voice)
Night of 100 Stars II
Self
Fakin' Da Funk
Claire
The NBC All Star Hour: Let's All Be There
The Best of Broadway
Herself
Beyond Tara: The Extraordinary Life of Hattie McDaniel
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Back By Midnight
Waitress
No Poster
Nell Carter... Never Too Old to Dream
The Little Pageant That Could
Self (archive footage)
Voices That Care
Self - Choir Member