Nell Carter
Acting
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.
Notable Works
Prominent titles featuring Nell Carter
Bebe's Kids
1992
Back Roads
1981
Filmography
Acting (37)
2024
The Little Pageant That Couldas Self (archive footage)
2005
Back By Midnightas Waitress
5.1
2004
Broadway's Lost Treasures IIas Performer (segment "Ain't Misbehavin'")
8.3
2003
Swingas Grace
9.0
2002
Spider-Man: The Return of the Green Goblinas Glory Grant (voice)
7.5
2000
Perfect Fitas Mrs. Gordy
4.2
1999
My Favorite Broadway: The Leading Ladiesas Self - Performer
9.0
1999
Sealed with a Kissas Mrs. Wheatley
6.2
1999
We Wish You a Merry Christmasas Mrs. Claus (voice)
6.6
1997
Mother Goose: A Rappin' and Rhymin' Specialas Mary (voice)
6.2
1997
Fakin' Da Funkas Claire
6.0
1996
The Grass Harpas Catherine Creek
5.9
1996
The Proprietoras Millie Jackson
7.0
1995
The Misery Brothersas Courtroom Singer
5.0
1994
The Crazysitteras The Warden
5.3
1992
Bebe's Kidsas Vivian (voice)
6.1
1992
Final Shot: The Hank Gathers Storyas Lucille Gathers
10.0
1992
Maid for Each Otheras Jasmine Jones
6.3
1991
Voices That Careas Self - Choir Member
7.0
1988
Joan Rivers and Friends Salute Heidi Abromowitzas Nell Carter
9.0
1988
8.0
1985
The Best of Broadwayas Herself
1985
Night of 100 Stars IIas Self
6.8
9.0
1982
Ain't Misbehavin'as Performer
8.3
1982
Night of 100 Starsas Self
5.8
1981
Modern Problemsas Dorita
5.4
1981
Back Roadsas Waitress
5.4
1980
Baryshnikov on Broadwayas Self
8.0
1979
Hairas Ain't Got No' / 'White Boys
7.3
1978
Cindyas Olive
7.0