Known For
Acting
Gender
Female
Birthday
September 13, 1948
Died
January 23, 2003
Age
54
Place of Birth
Birmingham, Alabama, USA
Popularity
1.2
Nell Carter
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.
Also known as
Nell Ruth Carter
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Known For
7.6
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
1962 · TV
6.1
Great Performances
1971 · TV
8.3
Spider-Man
1994 · TV
7.2
Touched by an Angel
1994 · TV
6.2
Jake and the Fatman
1987 · TV
9.2
People's Choice Awards
1975 · TV
6.5
Reba
2001 · TV
7.0
The Oscars
1953 · TV
6.5
Ally McBeal
1997 · TV
6.3
Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child
1995 · TV
6.7
Hangin' with Mr. Cooper
1992 · TV
6.8
227
1985 · TV
Filmography
2024
The Little Pageant That Could
Movie · Self (archive footage)
0.0
2005
Back By Midnight
Movie · Waitress
5.1
2004
Broadway's Lost Treasures II
Movie · Performer (segment "Ain't Misbehavin'")
8.3
2003
Swing
Movie · Grace
9.0
2002
Spider-Man: The Return of the Green Goblin
Movie · Glory Grant (voice)
7.5
2001
Reba
TV · Dr. Susan Peters
6.5
2001
Beyond Tara: The Extraordinary Life of Hattie McDaniel
Movie · Self
0.0
2000
The Tulsa Lynching of 1921: A Hidden Story
Movie
9.0
2000
Perfect Fit
Movie · Mrs. Gordy
4.2
1999
My Favorite Broadway: The Leading Ladies
Movie · Self - Performer
9.0
1999
Sealed with a Kiss
Movie · Mrs. Wheatley
6.2
1999
We Wish You a Merry Christmas
Movie · Mrs. Claus (voice)
6.6
1998
Seven Days
TV
6.8
1997
Mother Goose: A Rappin' and Rhymin' Special
Movie · Mary (voice)
6.2
1997
Ally McBeal
TV · Harriet Pumple
6.5
1997
Fakin' Da Funk
Movie · Claire
6.0
1996
A Benefit Celebration: A Tribute to Angela Lansbury
Movie · Self
0.0
1996
The Grass Harp
Movie · Catherine Creek
5.9
1996
The Proprietor
Movie · Millie Jackson
7.0
1996
The Rosie O'Donnell Show
TV · Self
4.1
1995
Can't Hurry Love
TV · Mrs. Bradstock
6.5
1995
Brotherly Love
TV · Nell Bascombe
6.9
1995
Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child
TV · Mary (voice)
6.3
1995
The Misery Brothers
Movie · Courtroom Singer
5.0