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Nell Carter
Actor

Nell Carter

13 Sep 1948Born
23 Jan 2003Died
54Age at death
44Credits

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

Filmography

  1. 2005Back By MidnightFilm: Waitress
  2. 2004Broadway's Lost Treasures IIFilm: Performer (segment "Ain't Misbehavin'")
  3. 2003SwingFilm: Grace
  4. 2002Spider-Man: The Return of the Green GoblinFilm: Glory Grant (voice)
  5. 2001RebaSeries: Dr. Susan Peters (3 episodes)
  6. 2000The Tulsa Lynching of 1921: A Hidden StoryFilm
  7. 2000Perfect FitFilm: Mrs. Gordy
  8. 1999Sealed with a KissFilm: Mrs. Wheatley
  9. 1999We Wish You a Merry ChristmasFilm: Mrs. Claus (voice)
  10. 1998Seven DaysSeries (1 episode)
  11. 1997Mother Goose: A Rappin' and Rhymin' SpecialFilm: Mary (voice)
  12. 1997Ally McBealSeries: Harriet Pumple (2 episodes)
  13. 1997Fakin' Da FunkFilm: Claire
  14. 1996The Grass HarpFilm: Catherine Creek
  15. 1996The ProprietorFilm: Millie Jackson
  16. 1995Can't Hurry LoveSeries: Mrs. Bradstock (1 episode)
  17. 1995Brotherly LoveSeries: Nell Bascombe (1 episode)
  18. 1995Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every ChildSeries: Mary (voice) (1 episode)
  19. 1995The Misery BrothersFilm: Courtroom Singer
  20. 1994The CrazysitterFilm: The Warden
  21. 1994Spider-ManSeries: Glory Grant (voice) (2 episodes)
  22. 1994Touched by an AngelSeries: Cynthia Winslow (2 episodes)
  23. 1992Hangin' with Mr. CooperSeries: P.J. Moore (44 episodes)
  24. 1992Bebe's KidsFilm: Vivian (voice)
  25. 1992Final Shot: The Hank Gathers StoryFilm: Lucille Gathers
  26. 1992The Jaleel White SpecialFilm
  27. 1992Maid for Each OtherFilm: Jasmine Jones
  28. 1990You Take the KidsSeries: Nell Kirkland (6 episodes)
  29. 1989Morton's by the BaySeries: Maggie (1 episode)
  30. 1988Joan Rivers and Friends Salute Heidi AbromowitzFilm: Nell Carter
  31. 1987Jake and the FatmanSeries (1 episode)
  32. 1986AmenSeries (1 episode)
  33. 1986Nell Carter... Never Too Old to DreamFilm
  34. 1985The NBC All Star Hour: Let's All Be ThereFilm
  35. 1985227Series (1 episode)
  36. 1984Christmas in WashingtonFilm
  37. 1982Ain't Misbehavin'Film: Performer
  38. 1982The Billy Crystal Comedy HourSeries (1 episode)
  39. 1981Modern ProblemsFilm: Dorita
  40. 1981Gimme a Break!Series: Nell Harper (137 episodes)
  41. 1981Back RoadsFilm: Waitress
  42. 1979The Misadventures of Sheriff LoboSeries: Hildy Jones (37 episodes)
  43. 1979HairFilm: Ain't Got No' / 'White Boys
  44. 1978CindyFilm: Olive

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