Acting
Nell Carter
Also Known As: Nell Ruth Carter
Birth Date
September 13, 1948
Death Date
January 23, 2003
(passed away at 54)
Place of Birth
Birmingham, Alabama, USA
Popularity
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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.
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The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Self
1962 • 2 episodes
Great Performances
Self
1971 • 1 episode
Touched by an Angel
Cynthia Winslow
1994 • 2 episodes
Spider-Man
Glory Grant (voice)
1994 • 2 episodes
Jake and the Fatman
1987 • 1 episode
The Oscars
Self
1953 • 1 episode
Reba
Dr. Susan Peters
2001 • 3 episodes
People's Choice Awards
Self - Presenter
1975 • 1 episode
Ally McBeal
Harriet Pumple
1997 • 2 episodes
Hangin' with Mr. Cooper
P.J. Moore
1992 • 44 episodes
Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child
Mary (voice)
1995 • 1 episode
227
1985 • 1 episode
Gimme a Break!
Nell Harper
1981 • 137 episodes
Seven Days
1998 • 1 episode
Amen
1986 • 1 episode
Brotherly Love
Nell Bascombe
1995 • 1 episode
Can't Hurry Love
Mrs. Bradstock
1995 • 1 episode
The Misadventures of Sheriff Lobo
Hildy Jones
1979 • 37 episodes
The Rosie O'Donnell Show
Self
1996 • 1 episode
Hair
Ain't Got No' / 'White Boys
1979