Nell Carter
Acting
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.
TV Shows(24)
Reba
Dr. Susan Peters
2001
Seven Days
1998
Ally McBeal
Harriet Pumple
1997
The Rosie O'Donnell Show
Self
1996
Can't Hurry Love
Mrs. Bradstock
1995
Brotherly Love
Nell Bascombe
1995
Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child
Mary (voice)
1995
Spider-Man
Glory Grant (voice)
1994
Touched by an Angel
Cynthia Winslow
1994
Hangin' with Mr. Cooper
P.J. Moore
1992
You Take the Kids
Nell Kirkland
1990
Morton's by the Bay
Maggie
1989
Jake and the Fatman
1987
Amen
1986
227
1985
Christmas in Washington
Self
1982
The Billy Crystal Comedy Hour
1982
Gimme a Break!
Nell Harper
1981
The Big Show
Self
1980
The Misadventures of Sheriff Lobo
Sgt. Hildy Jones
1979
People's Choice Awards
Self - Presenter
1975
Great Performances
Self
1971
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Self
1962
The Oscars
Self
1953
Movies(34)
The Little Pageant That Could
Self (archive footage)
2024
Back By Midnight
Waitress
2005
Broadway's Lost Treasures II
Performer (segment "Ain't Misbehavin'")
2004
Swing
Grace
2003
The Tulsa Lynching of 1921: A Hidden Story
2000
Perfect Fit
Mrs. Gordy
2000
My Favorite Broadway: The Leading Ladies
Self - Performer
1999
Sealed with a Kiss
Mrs. Wheatley
1999
We Wish You a Merry Christmas
Mrs. Claus (voice)
1999
Mother Goose: A Rappin' and Rhymin' Special
Mary (voice)
1997
Fakin' Da Funk
Claire
1997
A Benefit Celebration: A Tribute to Angela Lansbury
Self
1996
The Grass Harp
Catherine Creek
1996
The Proprietor
Millie Jackson
1996
The Misery Brothers
Courtroom Singer
1995
The Crazysitter
The Warden
1994
Bebe's Kids
Vivian (voice)
1992
Final Shot: The Hank Gathers Story
Lucille Gathers
1992
The Jaleel White Special
1992
Maid for Each Other
Jasmine Jones
1992
Voices That Care
Self - Choir Member
1991
Joan Rivers and Friends Salute Heidi Abromowitz
Nell Carter
1988
Irving Berlin's 100th Birthday Celebration
Self
1988
The NBC All Star Hour: Let's All Be There
1985
The Best of Broadway
Herself
1985
Night of 100 Stars II
Self
1985
Christmas in Washington
1984
Ain't Misbehavin'
Performer
1982
Night of 100 Stars
Self
1982
Modern Problems
Dorita
1981
Back Roads
Waitress
1981
Baryshnikov on Broadway
Self
1980
Hair
Ain't Got No' / 'White Boys
1979
Cindy
Olive
1978