Acting
Nell Carter
EN cinema · 37 credits
Born
13 September 1948
Died
23 January 2003 (aged 54)
Birthplace
Birmingham, Alabama, USA
Also known as Nell Ruth Carter
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.
Known for
Filmography
The Little Pageant That Could
as Self (archive footage)
Back By Midnight
as Waitress
Broadway's Lost Treasures II
as Performer (segment "Ain't Misbehavin'")
Swing
as Grace
Spider-Man: The Return of the Green Goblin
as Glory Grant (voice)
Perfect Fit
as Mrs. Gordy
We Wish You a Merry Christmas
as Mrs. Claus (voice)
Sealed with a Kiss
as Mrs. Wheatley
My Favorite Broadway: The Leading Ladies
as Self - Performer
Fakin' Da Funk
as Claire
Mother Goose: A Rappin' and Rhymin' Special
as Mary (voice)
The Grass Harp
as Catherine Creek
The Proprietor
as Millie Jackson
The Misery Brothers
as Courtroom Singer
The Crazysitter
as The Warden
Final Shot: The Hank Gathers Story
as Lucille Gathers
Maid for Each Other
as Jasmine Jones
Bebe's Kids
as Vivian (voice)
Voices That Care
as Self - Choir Member
Nell Carter... Never Too Old to Dream
1986
Nell Carter... Never Too Old to Dream
Actor
The Best of Broadway
as Herself
Ain't Misbehavin'
as Performer
Modern Problems
as Dorita
Back Roads
as Waitress
Hair
as Ain't Got No' / 'White Boys
Cindy
as Olive