Acting
Nell Carter
Acting · Born 1948-09-13 · 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.
Credits · 54
FilmBack By Midnight
2005 · Waitress
FilmBroadway's Lost Treasures II
2004 · Performer (segment "Ain't Misbehavin'")
FilmSwing
2003 · Grace
FilmSpider-Man: The Return of the Green Goblin
2002 · Glory Grant (voice)
Reba
2001 · Dr. Susan Peters
FilmThe Tulsa Lynching of 1921: A Hidden Story
2000
FilmPerfect Fit
2000 · Mrs. Gordy
FilmMy Favorite Broadway: The Leading Ladies
1999 · Self - Performer
FilmSealed with a Kiss
1999 · Mrs. Wheatley
FilmWe Wish You a Merry Christmas
1999 · Mrs. Claus (voice)
Seven Days
1998
FilmMother Goose: A Rappin' and Rhymin' Special
1997 · Mary (voice)
Ally McBeal
1997 · Harriet Pumple
FilmFakin' Da Funk
1997 · Claire
FilmThe Grass Harp
1996 · Catherine Creek
FilmThe Proprietor
1996 · Millie Jackson
The Rosie O'Donnell Show
1996 · Self
Can't Hurry Love
1995 · Mrs. Bradstock
Brotherly Love
1995 · Nell Bascombe
Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child
1995 · Mary (voice)
FilmThe Misery Brothers
1995 · Courtroom Singer
FilmThe Crazysitter
1994 · The Warden
Spider-Man
1994 · Glory Grant (voice)
Touched by an Angel
1994 · Cynthia Winslow
Hangin' with Mr. Cooper
1992 · P.J. Moore
FilmBebe's Kids
1992 · Vivian (voice)
FilmFinal Shot: The Hank Gathers Story
1992 · Lucille Gathers
FilmMaid for Each Other
1992 · Jasmine Jones
FilmVoices That Care
1991 · Self - Choir Member
You Take the Kids
1990 · Nell Kirkland
Morton's by the Bay
Morton's by the Bay
1989 · Maggie
FilmJoan Rivers and Friends Salute Heidi Abromowitz
1988 · Nell Carter
FilmIrving Berlin's 100th Birthday Celebration
1988 · Self
Jake and the Fatman
1987
Amen
1986
227
1985
FilmNight of 100 Stars II
1985 · Self
Christmas in Washington
FilmChristmas in Washington
1984
Christmas in Washington
Christmas in Washington
1982 · Self
FilmAin't Misbehavin'
1982 · Performer
FilmNight of 100 Stars
1982 · Self
The Billy Crystal Comedy Hour
The Billy Crystal Comedy Hour
1982
FilmModern Problems
1981 · Dorita
Gimme a Break!
1981 · Nell Harper
FilmBack Roads
1981 · Waitress
FilmBaryshnikov on Broadway
1980 · Self
The Big Show
1980 · Self
The Misadventures of Sheriff Lobo
1979 · Hildy Jones
FilmHair
1979 · Ain't Got No' / 'White Boys
FilmCindy
1978 · Olive
People's Choice Awards
1975 · Self - Presenter
Great Performances
1971 · Self
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
1962 · Self
The Oscars
1953 · Self