Nell Carter
Known for: Acting
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.
Filmography
Series
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Self
1962
Series
Great Performances
Self
1971
Series
Touched by an Angel
Cynthia Winslow
1994
Series
Spider-Man
Glory Grant (voice)
1994
Series
Jake and the Fatman
1987
Series
Reba
Dr. Susan Peters
2001
Series
The Oscars
Self
1953
Series
People's Choice Awards
Self - Presenter
1975
Series
Hangin' with Mr. Cooper
P.J. Moore
1992
Series
Ally McBeal
Harriet Pumple
1997
Series
Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child
Mary (voice)
1995
Series
227
1985
Series
Seven Days
1998
Series
Gimme a Break!
Nell Harper
1981
Series
Amen
1986
Series
Brotherly Love
Nell Bascombe
1995
Series
The Rosie O'Donnell Show
Self
1996
Series
The Misadventures of Sheriff Lobo
Sgt. Hildy Jones
1979
Film
Hair
Ain't Got No' / 'White Boys
1979
Series
Can't Hurry Love
Mrs. Bradstock
1995
Christmas in Washington
Self
1982
Film
Bebe's Kids
Vivian (voice)
1992
Film
The Crazysitter
The Warden
1994
Film
Fakin' Da Funk
Claire
1997
Series
The Big Show
Self
1980
Film
Modern Problems
Dorita
1981
Film
Night of 100 Stars II
Self
1985
Film
Cindy
Olive
1978
Film
Back Roads
Waitress
1981
Film
Night of 100 Stars
Self
1982
Film
Swing
Grace
2003
Film
The Grass Harp
Catherine Creek
1996
Film
Back By Midnight
Waitress
2005
The Billy Crystal Comedy Hour
1982
Film
The Best of Broadway
Herself
1985
Film
Voices That Care
Self - Choir Member
1991
Series
You Take the Kids
Nell Kirkland
1990
Film
Broadway's Lost Treasures II
Performer (segment "Ain't Misbehavin'")
2004
Film
Joan Rivers and Friends Salute Heidi Abromowitz
Nell Carter
1988
Film
We Wish You a Merry Christmas
Mrs. Claus (voice)
1999
Film
The Little Pageant That Could
Self (archive footage)
2024
Morton's by the Bay
Maggie
1989
Film
Maid for Each Other
Jasmine Jones
1992
Film
Sealed with a Kiss
Mrs. Wheatley
1999
A Benefit Celebration: A Tribute to Angela Lansbury
Self
1996
Film
Mother Goose: A Rappin' and Rhymin' Special
Mary (voice)
1997
Film
The Misery Brothers
Courtroom Singer
1995
Film
The Tulsa Lynching of 1921: A Hidden Story
2000
Film
The Proprietor
Millie Jackson
1996
Film
Irving Berlin's 100th Birthday Celebration
Self
1988
Film
Perfect Fit
Mrs. Gordy
2000
Film
My Favorite Broadway: The Leading Ladies
Self - Performer
1999
Film
Final Shot: The Hank Gathers Story
Lucille Gathers
1992
The Jaleel White Special
1992
Film
The NBC All Star Hour: Let's All Be There
1985
Film
Baryshnikov on Broadway
Self
1980
Christmas in Washington
1984
Film
Ain't Misbehavin'
Performer
1982