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.
Also Known As
Movie Appearances
The Crazysitter
as The Warden
1994
Broadway's Lost Treasures II
as Performer (segment "Ain't Misbehavin'")
2004
Perfect Fit
as Mrs. Gordy
2000
We Wish You a Merry Christmas
as Mrs. Claus (voice)
1999
Voices That Care
as Self - Choir Member
1991
Modern Problems
as Dorita
1981
The Grass Harp
as Catherine Creek
1996
Fakin' Da Funk
as Claire
1997
Swing
as Grace
2003
Sealed with a Kiss
as Mrs. Wheatley
1999
The Proprietor
as Millie Jackson
1996
Hair
as Ain't Got No' / 'White Boys
1979
Mother Goose: A Rappin' and Rhymin' Special
as Mary (voice)
1997
Irving Berlin's 100th Birthday Celebration
as Self
1988
Joan Rivers and Friends Salute Heidi Abromowitz
as Nell Carter
1988
Back Roads
as Waitress
1981
Final Shot: The Hank Gathers Story
as Lucille Gathers
1992
Christmas in Washington
1984
Night of 100 Stars II
as Self
1985
The Misery Brothers
as Courtroom Singer
1995
TV Appearances
Spider-Man
as Glory Grant (voice)
1994
Reba
as Dr. Susan Peters
2001
Ally McBeal
as Harriet Pumple
1997
227
1985
Gimme a Break!
as Nell Harper
1981
Jake and the Fatman
1987
Hangin' with Mr. Cooper
as P.J. Moore
1992
Brotherly Love
as Nell Bascombe
1995
Seven Days
1998
Amen
1986
The Misadventures of Sheriff Lobo
as Sgt. Hildy Jones
1979
The Big Show
as Self
1980