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BornSeptember 13, 1948
DiedJanuary 23, 2003 (age 54)
Place of birthBirmingham, Alabama, USA
Film credits37
Nell Carter
DeceasedKnown for Acting
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
The Little Pageant That Could
2024
as Self (archive footage)
Back By Midnight
2005
as Waitress
Broadway's Lost Treasures II
2004
as Performer (segment "Ain't Misbehavin'")
Swing
2003
as Grace
Spider-Man: The Return of the Green Goblin
2002
as Glory Grant (voice)
Beyond Tara: The Extraordinary Life of Hattie McDaniel
2001
as Self
The Tulsa Lynching of 1921: A Hidden Story
2000
Perfect Fit
2000
as Mrs. Gordy
My Favorite Broadway: The Leading Ladies
1999
as Self - Performer
Sealed with a Kiss
1999
as Mrs. Wheatley
We Wish You a Merry Christmas
1999
as Mrs. Claus (voice)
Mother Goose: A Rappin' and Rhymin' Special
1997
as Mary (voice)
Fakin' Da Funk
1997
as Claire
- No poster
A Benefit Celebration: A Tribute to Angela Lansbury
1996
as Self
The Grass Harp
1996
as Catherine Creek
The Proprietor
1996
as Millie Jackson
The Misery Brothers
1995
as Courtroom Singer
The Crazysitter
1994
as The Warden
Bebe's Kids
1992
as Vivian (voice)
Final Shot: The Hank Gathers Story
1992
as Lucille Gathers
- No poster
The Jaleel White Special
1992
Maid for Each Other
1992
as Jasmine Jones
Voices That Care
1991
as Self - Choir Member
Joan Rivers and Friends Salute Heidi Abromowitz
1988
as Nell Carter