Nell Carter (born Nell Ruth Hardy; September 13, 1948 – January 23, 2003) was an American singer and actress.
Carter began her career in 1970, singing in the theater, and later crossed over to television. She was best known for her role as Nell Harper on the sitcom Gimme a Break! which originally aired from 1981 to 1987. Carter received two Emmy and two Golden Globe award nominations for her work on the series. Prior to Gimme a Break!, Carter wo...
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The Crazysitter
As The Warden
Broadway's Lost Treasures II
As Performer (segment "Ain't Misbehavin'")
Perfect Fit
As Mrs. Gordy
We Wish You a Merry Christmas
As Mrs. Claus (voice)
Voices That Care
As Self - Choir Member
Modern Problems
As Dorita
The Grass Harp
As Catherine Creek
Fakin' Da Funk
As Claire
Swing
As Grace
Sealed with a Kiss
As Mrs. Wheatley
The Proprietor
As Millie Jackson
Hair
As Ain't Got No' / 'White Boys
Mother Goose: A Rappin' and Rhymin' Special
As Mary (voice)
Irving Berlin's 100th Birthday Celebration
As Self
Joan Rivers and Friends Salute Heidi Abromowitz
As Nell Carter
Back Roads
As Waitress
Final Shot: The Hank Gathers Story
As Lucille Gathers
Christmas in Washington
Night of 100 Stars II
As Self
The Misery Brothers
As Courtroom Singer
Ain't Misbehavin'
As Performer
Cindy
As Olive
Maid for Each Other
As Jasmine Jones
Baryshnikov on Broadway
As Self
A Benefit Celebration: A Tribute to Angela Lansbury
As Self
My Favorite Broadway: The Leading Ladies
As Self - Performer
The Best of Broadway
As Herself
The Tulsa Lynching of 1921: A Hidden Story
Back By Midnight
As Waitress
Bebe's Kids
As Vivian (voice)
Night of 100 Stars
As Self
Spider-Man
As Glory Grant (voice)
Reba
Ally McBeal
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Gimme a Break!
As Nell Harper
Jake and the Fatman
Hangin' with Mr. Cooper
As P.J. Moore
Brotherly Love
As Nell Bascombe
Seven Days
Amen
The Misadventures of Sheriff Lobo
The Big Show
As Self
The Oscars
As Self
Christmas in Washington
As Self
The Billy Crystal Comedy Hour
You Take the Kids
As Nell Kirkland
Morton's by the Bay
As Maggie
Touched by an Angel
As Cynthia Winslow
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
As Self
People's Choice Awards
As Self - Presenter
Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child
As Mary (voice)
The Rosie O'Donnell Show
As Self
Great Performances
As Self