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Nell Carter

Born: Sep 13, 1948

Place of birth: Birmingham, Alabama, USA

TMDB Popularity: 0.5

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.

Filmography & Movies

The Little Pageant That Could

as Self (archive footage)

2024

Back By Midnight

as Waitress

20055.1

Broadway's Lost Treasures II

as Performer (segment "Ain't Misbehavin'")

20048.3

Swing

as Grace

20039.0

No Image

Beyond Tara: The Extraordinary Life of Hattie McDaniel

as Self

2001

The Tulsa Lynching of 1921: A Hidden Story

20009.0

Perfect Fit

as Mrs. Gordy

20004.2

My Favorite Broadway: The Leading Ladies

as Self - Performer

19999.0

Sealed with a Kiss

as Mrs. Wheatley

19996.2

We Wish You a Merry Christmas

as Mrs. Claus (voice)

19996.6

Mother Goose: A Rappin' and Rhymin' Special

as Mary (voice)

19976.2

Fakin' Da Funk

as Claire

19976.0

No Image

A Benefit Celebration: A Tribute to Angela Lansbury

as Self

1996

The Grass Harp

as Catherine Creek

19965.9

The Proprietor

as Millie Jackson

19967.0

The Misery Brothers

as Courtroom Singer

19955.0

The Crazysitter

as The Warden

19945.3

Bebe's Kids

as Vivian (voice)

19926.0

Final Shot: The Hank Gathers Story

as Lucille Gathers

199210.0

No Image

The Jaleel White Special

1992

Maid for Each Other

as Jasmine Jones

19926.3

Voices That Care

as Self - Choir Member

19917.0

Joan Rivers and Friends Salute Heidi Abromowitz

as Nell Carter

19889.0

Irving Berlin's 100th Birthday Celebration

as Self

19888.0