Nell Carter

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.

Movies & TV Shows

1. Spider-Man (1994) — Glory Grant (voice)
2. Hair (1979) — Ain't Got No' / 'White Boys
3. Ally McBeal (1997) — Harriet Pumple
4. Touched by an Angel (1994) — Cynthia Winslow
5. Reba (2001) — Dr. Susan Peters
6. Modern Problems (1981) — Dorita
7. The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962) — Self
8. The Oscars (1953) — Self
9. Bebe's Kids (1992) — Vivian (voice)
10. Spider-Man: The Return of the Green Goblin (2002) — Glory Grant (voice)
11. Seven Days (1998)
12. Jake and the Fatman (1987)
13. 227 (1985)
14. Hangin' with Mr. Cooper (1992) — P.J. Moore
15. The Grass Harp (1996) — Catherine Creek
16. Gimme a Break! (1981) — Nell Harper
17. Back Roads (1981) — Waitress
18. Great Performances (1971) — Self
19. Amen (1986)
20. The Crazysitter (1994) — The Warden
21. The Rosie O'Donnell Show (1996) — Self
22. Brotherly Love (1995) — Nell Bascombe
23. Back By Midnight (2005) — Waitress
24. Fakin' Da Funk (1997) — Claire
25. Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child (1995) — Mary (voice)
26. The Misadventures of Sheriff Lobo (1979) — Sgt. Hildy Jones
27. Perfect Fit (2000) — Mrs. Gordy
28. Cindy (1978) — Olive
29. People's Choice Awards (1975) — Self - Presenter
30. We Wish You a Merry Christmas (1999) — Mrs. Claus (voice)
31. Mother Goose: A Rappin' and Rhymin' Special (1997) — Mary (voice)
32. Night of 100 Stars II (1985) — Self
33. Night of 100 Stars (1982) — Self
34. Christmas in Washington (1982) — Self
35. Broadway's Lost Treasures II (2004) — Performer (segment "Ain't Misbehavin'")
36. Voices That Care (1991) — Self - Choir Member
37. Sealed with a Kiss (1999) — Mrs. Wheatley
38. Maid for Each Other (1992) — Jasmine Jones
39. Ain't Misbehavin' (1982) — Performer
40. Baryshnikov on Broadway (1980) — Self