8.3
TV
Acting
Nell Carter
- Born
- Died
- (aged 54)
- Birthplace
- Birmingham, Alabama, USA
- Credits
- 61 titles
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.
Signature work
Known For
8.3
TV
7.3
Movie
Hair
6.5
TV
Ally McBeal
7.2
TV
Touched by an Angel
6.6
TV
Reba
5.4
Movie
Modern Problems
6.1
Movie
Bebe's Kids
7.5
Movie
Spider-Man: The Return of the Green Goblin
6.9
TV
Seven Days
6.2
TV
Jake and the Fatman
6.9
TV
227
6.7
TV
Hangin' with Mr. Cooper
5.9
Movie
The Grass Harp
6.7
TV
Gimme a Break!
5.4
Movie
Back Roads
6.7
TV
Amen
5.3
Movie
The Crazysitter
6.7
TV
Brotherly Love
Acting credits 61
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | The Little Pageant That Could Film | Self (archive footage) |
| 2005 | Back By Midnight Film | Waitress |
| 2004 | Broadway's Lost Treasures II Film | Performer (segment "Ain't Misbehavin'") |
| 2003 | Swing Film | Grace |
| 2002 | Spider-Man: The Return of the Green Goblin Film | Glory Grant (voice) |
| 2001 | Reba TV | Dr. Susan Peters (3 ep) |
| 2001 | Beyond Tara: The Extraordinary Life of Hattie McDaniel Film | Self |
| 2000 | The Tulsa Lynching of 1921: A Hidden Story Film | |
| 2000 | Perfect Fit Film | Mrs. Gordy |
| 1999 | My Favorite Broadway: The Leading Ladies Film | Self - Performer |
| 1999 | Sealed with a Kiss Film | Mrs. Wheatley |
| 1999 | We Wish You a Merry Christmas Film | Mrs. Claus (voice) |
| 1998 | Seven Days TV | (1 ep) |
| 1997 | Mother Goose: A Rappin' and Rhymin' Special Film | Mary (voice) |
| 1997 | Ally McBeal TV | Harriet Pumple (2 ep) |
| 1997 | Fakin' Da Funk Film | Claire |
| 1996 | A Benefit Celebration: A Tribute to Angela Lansbury Film | Self |
| 1996 | The Grass Harp Film | Catherine Creek |
| 1996 | The Proprietor Film | Millie Jackson |
| 1996 | The Rosie O'Donnell Show TV | Self (1 ep) |
| 1995 | Can't Hurry Love TV | Mrs. Bradstock (1 ep) |
| 1995 | Brotherly Love TV | Nell Bascombe (1 ep) |
| 1995 | Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child TV | Mary (voice) (1 ep) |
| 1995 | The Misery Brothers Film | Courtroom Singer |
| 1994 | The Crazysitter Film | The Warden |
| 1994 | Spider-Man TV | Glory Grant (voice) (2 ep) |
| 1994 | Touched by an Angel TV | Cynthia Winslow (2 ep) |
| 1992 | Hangin' with Mr. Cooper TV | P.J. Moore (44 ep) |
| 1992 | Bebe's Kids Film | Vivian (voice) |
| 1992 | Final Shot: The Hank Gathers Story Film | Lucille Gathers |
| 1992 | The Jaleel White Special Film | |
| 1992 | Maid for Each Other Film | Jasmine Jones |
| 1991 | Voices That Care Film | Self - Choir Member |
| 1990 | You Take the Kids TV | Nell Kirkland (6 ep) |
| 1989 | Morton's by the Bay TV | Maggie (1 ep) |
| 1988 | Joan Rivers and Friends Salute Heidi Abromowitz Film | Nell Carter |
| 1988 | Irving Berlin's 100th Birthday Celebration Film | Self |
| 1987 | Jake and the Fatman TV | (1 ep) |
| 1986 | Amen TV | (1 ep) |
| 1986 | Nell Carter... Never Too Old to Dream Film | |
| 1985 | The NBC All Star Hour: Let's All Be There Film | |
| 1985 | 227 TV | (1 ep) |
| 1985 | The Best of Broadway Film | Herself |
| 1985 | Night of 100 Stars II Film | Self |
| 1984 | Christmas in Washington Film | |
| 1982 | Christmas in Washington TV | Self (1 ep) |
| 1982 | Ain't Misbehavin' Film | Performer |
| 1982 | Night of 100 Stars Film | Self |
| 1982 | The Billy Crystal Comedy Hour TV | (1 ep) |
| 1981 | Modern Problems Film | Dorita |
| 1981 | Gimme a Break! TV | Nell Harper (137 ep) |
| 1981 | Back Roads Film | Waitress |
| 1980 | Baryshnikov on Broadway Film | Self |
| 1980 | The Big Show TV | Self (3 ep) |
| 1979 | The Misadventures of Sheriff Lobo TV | Hildy Jones (37 ep) |
| 1979 | Hair Film | Ain't Got No' / 'White Boys |
| 1978 | Cindy Film | Olive |
| 1975 | People's Choice Awards TV | Self - Presenter (1 ep) |
| 1971 | Great Performances TV | Self (1 ep) |
| 1962 | The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson TV | Self (2 ep) |