Nell Carter

Acting • 1948-09-13 • Birmingham, Alabama, USA

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

6.8

Hangin' with Mr. Cooper

1992

6.6

Reba

2001

6.6

Gimme a Break!

1981

5.4

Modern Problems

1981

5.9

The Grass Harp

1996

5.6

The Misadventures of Sheriff Lobo

1979

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Filmography

2024
The Little Pageant That CouldFilm
Self (archive footage)
2005
Back By MidnightFilm
Waitress
★ 5.1
2004
Broadway's Lost Treasures IIFilm
Performer (segment "Ain't Misbehavin'")
★ 8.2
2003
SwingFilm
Grace
★ 9.0
2002
Spider-Man: The Return of the Green GoblinFilm
Glory Grant (voice)
★ 7.5
2001
RebaTV
Dr. Susan Peters • 3 episodes
★ 6.6
2001
Beyond Tara: The Extraordinary Life of Hattie McDanielFilm
Self
2000
Perfect FitFilm
Mrs. Gordy
★ 4.2
2000
The Tulsa Lynching of 1921: A Hidden StoryFilm
★ 9.0
1999
We Wish You a Merry ChristmasFilm
Mrs. Claus (voice)
★ 6.6
1999
Sealed with a KissFilm
Mrs. Wheatley
★ 6.2
1999
My Favorite Broadway: The Leading LadiesFilm
Self - Performer
★ 9.0
1998
Seven DaysTV
★ 6.9
1997
Ally McBealTV
Harriet Pumple • 2 episodes
★ 6.5
1997
Fakin' Da FunkFilm
Claire
★ 6.0
1997
Mother Goose: A Rappin' and Rhymin' SpecialFilm
Mary (voice)
★ 6.2
1996
The Grass HarpFilm
Catherine Creek
★ 5.9
1996
The Rosie O'Donnell ShowTV
Self • 1 episodes
★ 4.1
1996
The ProprietorFilm
Millie Jackson
★ 6.3
1996
A Benefit Celebration: A Tribute to Angela LansburyFilm
Self
1995
Brotherly LoveTV
Nell Bascombe • 1 episodes
★ 6.7
1995
Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every ChildTV
Mary (voice) • 1 episodes
★ 6.3
1995
Can't Hurry LoveTV
Mrs. Bradstock • 1 episodes
★ 6.5
1995
The Misery BrothersFilm
Courtroom Singer
★ 5.0
1994
Spider-ManTV
Glory Grant (voice) • 2 episodes
★ 8.3
1994
Touched by an AngelTV
Cynthia Winslow • 2 episodes
★ 7.2
1994
The CrazysitterFilm
The Warden
★ 5.3
1992
Hangin' with Mr. CooperTV
P.J. Moore • 44 episodes
★ 6.8
1992
Bebe's KidsFilm
Vivian (voice)
★ 6.1
1992
Maid for Each OtherFilm
Jasmine Jones
★ 6.2
1992
Final Shot: The Hank Gathers StoryFilm
Lucille Gathers
★ 10.0
1992
The Jaleel White SpecialFilm
1991
Voices That CareFilm
Self - Choir Member
★ 7.0
1990
You Take the KidsTV
Nell Kirkland • 6 episodes
★ 6.0
1989
Morton's by the BayTV
Maggie • 1 episodes
1988
Joan Rivers and Friends Salute Heidi AbromowitzFilm
Nell Carter
★ 9.0
1988
Irving Berlin's 100th Birthday CelebrationFilm
Self
★ 8.0
1987
Jake and the FatmanTV
★ 6.2
1986
AmenTV
★ 6.6
1986
Nell Carter... Never Too Old to DreamFilm
1985
227TV
★ 6.8
1985
Night of 100 Stars IIFilm
Self
★ 6.8
1985
The NBC All Star Hour: Let's All Be ThereFilm
1985
The Best of BroadwayFilm
Herself
1984
Christmas in WashingtonFilm
★ 9.0
1982
Christmas in WashingtonTV
Self • 1 episodes
★ 7.6
1982
Night of 100 StarsFilm
Self
★ 5.8
1982
Ain't Misbehavin'Film
Performer
★ 8.3
1982
The Billy Crystal Comedy HourTV
★ 7.0
1981
Gimme a Break!TV
Nell Harper • 137 episodes
★ 6.6
1981
Modern ProblemsFilm
Dorita
★ 5.4
1981
Back RoadsFilm
Waitress
★ 5.4
1980
Baryshnikov on BroadwayFilm
Self
★ 8.0
1980
The Big ShowTV
Self • 3 episodes
★ 9.0
1979
HairFilm
Ain't Got No' / 'White Boys
★ 7.3
1979
The Misadventures of Sheriff LoboTV
Hildy Jones • 37 episodes
★ 5.6
1978
CindyFilm
Olive
★ 7.0
1975
People's Choice AwardsTV
Self - Presenter • 1 episodes
★ 8.2
1971
Great PerformancesTV
Self • 1 episodes
★ 6.1
1962
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny CarsonTV
Self • 2 episodes
★ 7.6
1953
The OscarsTV
Self • 1 episodes
★ 7.1