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.
Known For
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
1962
Great Performances
1971
Touched by an Angel
1994
Spider-Man
1994
Jake and the Fatman
1987
Reba
2001
Hangin' with Mr. Cooper
1992
Ally McBeal
1997
The Oscars
1953
People's Choice Awards
1975
227
1985
Gimme a Break!
1981
Filmography
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
as Self · 1962
Great Performances
as Self · 1971
Touched by an Angel
as Cynthia Winslow · 1994
Spider-Man
as Glory Grant (voice) · 1994
Jake and the Fatman
· 1987
Reba
as Dr. Susan Peters · 2001
Hangin' with Mr. Cooper
as P.J. Moore · 1992
Ally McBeal
as Harriet Pumple · 1997
The Oscars
as Self · 1953
People's Choice Awards
as Self - Presenter · 1975
227
· 1985
Gimme a Break!
as Nell Harper · 1981
Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child
as Mary (voice) · 1995
Seven Days
· 1998
The Misadventures of Sheriff Lobo
as Hildy Jones · 1979
Amen
· 1986
Brotherly Love
as Nell Bascombe · 1995
The Rosie O'Donnell Show
as Self · 1996
Can't Hurry Love
as Mrs. Bradstock · 1995
The Big Show
as Self · 1980
Hair
as Ain't Got No' / 'White Boys · 1979
Christmas in Washington
as Self · 1982
The Grass Harp
as Catherine Creek · 1996
The Billy Crystal Comedy Hour
· 1982
You Take the Kids
as Nell Kirkland · 1990
Back Roads
as Waitress · 1981
Maid for Each Other
as Jasmine Jones · 1992
Night of 100 Stars
as Self · 1982
Morton's by the Bay
as Maggie · 1989
Bebe's Kids
as Vivian (voice) · 1992
A Benefit Celebration: A Tribute to Angela Lansbury
as Self · 1996
Modern Problems
as Dorita · 1981
Night of 100 Stars II
as Self · 1985
The NBC All Star Hour: Let's All Be There
· 1985
Swing
as Grace · 2003
Joan Rivers and Friends Salute Heidi Abromowitz
as Nell Carter · 1988
Mother Goose: A Rappin' and Rhymin' Special
as Mary (voice) · 1997
The Crazysitter
as The Warden · 1994
Beyond Tara: The Extraordinary Life of Hattie McDaniel
as Self · 2001
The Little Pageant That Could
as Self (archive footage) · 2024
Voices That Care
as Self - Choir Member · 1991
Spider-Man: The Return of the Green Goblin
as Glory Grant (voice) · 2002
My Favorite Broadway: The Leading Ladies
as Self - Performer · 1999
Cindy
as Olive · 1978
We Wish You a Merry Christmas
as Mrs. Claus (voice) · 1999
Final Shot: The Hank Gathers Story
as Lucille Gathers · 1992
Irving Berlin's 100th Birthday Celebration
as Self · 1988
Back By Midnight
as Waitress · 2005
Baryshnikov on Broadway
as Self · 1980
Sealed with a Kiss
as Mrs. Wheatley · 1999
Nell Carter... Never Too Old to Dream
· 1986
The Tulsa Lynching of 1921: A Hidden Story
· 2000
Broadway's Lost Treasures II
as Performer (segment "Ain't Misbehavin'") · 2004
The Misery Brothers
as Courtroom Singer · 1995
The Proprietor
as Millie Jackson · 1996
Fakin' Da Funk
as Claire · 1997
The Best of Broadway
as Herself · 1985
The Jaleel White Special
· 1992
Perfect Fit
as Mrs. Gordy · 2000
Ain't Misbehavin'
as Performer · 1982
Christmas in Washington
· 1984