Acting · Birmingham, Alabama, USA · Born September 13, 1948
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.
MovieThe Little Pageant That Could
2024
as Self (archive footage)
MovieBack By Midnight
2005
as Waitress
MovieBroadway's Lost Treasures II
2004
as Performer (segment "Ain't Misbehavin'")
MovieSwing
2003
as Grace
MovieSpider-Man: The Return of the Green Goblin
2002
as Glory Grant (voice)
TVReba
2001
as Dr. Susan Peters
Beyond Tara: The Extraordinary Life of Hattie McDaniel
2001
as Self
MovieThe Tulsa Lynching of 1921: A Hidden Story
2000
MoviePerfect Fit
2000
as Mrs. Gordy
MovieMy Favorite Broadway: The Leading Ladies
1999
as Self - Performer
MovieSealed with a Kiss
1999
as Mrs. Wheatley
MovieWe Wish You a Merry Christmas
1999
as Mrs. Claus (voice)
TVSeven Days
1998
MovieMother Goose: A Rappin' and Rhymin' Special
1997
as Mary (voice)
TVAlly McBeal
1997
as Harriet Pumple
MovieFakin' Da Funk
1997
as Claire
A Benefit Celebration: A Tribute to Angela Lansbury
1996
as Self
MovieThe Grass Harp
1996
as Catherine Creek
MovieThe Proprietor
1996
as Millie Jackson
TVThe Rosie O'Donnell Show
1996
as Self
TVCan't Hurry Love
1995
as Mrs. Bradstock
TVBrotherly Love
1995
as Nell Bascombe
TVHappily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child
1995
as Mary (voice)
MovieThe Misery Brothers
1995
as Courtroom Singer
MovieThe Crazysitter
1994
as The Warden
TVSpider-Man
1994
as Glory Grant (voice)
TVTouched by an Angel
1994
as Cynthia Winslow
TVHangin' with Mr. Cooper
1992
as P.J. Moore
MovieBebe's Kids
1992
as Vivian (voice)
MovieFinal Shot: The Hank Gathers Story
1992
as Lucille Gathers
The Jaleel White Special
1992
MovieMaid for Each Other
1992
as Jasmine Jones
MovieVoices That Care
1991
as Self - Choir Member
TVYou Take the Kids
1990
as Nell Kirkland
Morton's by the Bay
1989
as Maggie
MovieJoan Rivers and Friends Salute Heidi Abromowitz
1988
as Nell Carter
MovieIrving Berlin's 100th Birthday Celebration
1988
as Self
TVJake and the Fatman
1987
TVAmen
1986
MovieThe NBC All Star Hour: Let's All Be There
1985
TV227
1985
MovieThe Best of Broadway
1985
as Herself
MovieNight of 100 Stars II
1985
as Self
Christmas in Washington
1984
Christmas in Washington
1982
as Self
MovieAin't Misbehavin'
1982
as Performer
MovieNight of 100 Stars
1982
as Self
The Billy Crystal Comedy Hour
1982
MovieModern Problems
1981
as Dorita
TVGimme a Break!
1981
as Nell Harper
MovieBack Roads
1981
as Waitress
MovieBaryshnikov on Broadway
1980
as Self
TVThe Big Show
1980
as Self
TVThe Misadventures of Sheriff Lobo
1979
as Sgt. Hildy Jones
MovieHair
1979
as Ain't Got No' / 'White Boys
MovieCindy
1978
as Olive
TVPeople's Choice Awards
1975
as Self - Presenter
TVGreat Performances
1971
as Self
TVThe Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
1962
as Self
TVThe Oscars
1953
as Self
