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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TV Show
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
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1962 • 2 episodes
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TV Show
Great Performances
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1971 • 1 episode
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TV Show
Spider-Man
Glory Grant (voice)
1994 • 2 episodes
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Touched by an Angel
Cynthia Winslow
1994 • 2 episodes
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The Oscars
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1953 • 1 episode
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Jake and the Fatman
1987 • 1 episode
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Reba
Dr. Susan Peters
2001 • 3 episodes
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People's Choice Awards
Self - Presenter
1975 • 1 episode
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TV Show
Ally McBeal
Harriet Pumple
1997 • 2 episodes
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TV Show
227
1985 • 1 episode
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TV Show
Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child
Mary (voice)
1995 • 1 episode
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TV Show
Seven Days
1998 • 1 episode
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TV Show
Hangin' with Mr. Cooper
P.J. Moore
1992 • 44 episodes
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TV Show
Amen
1986 • 1 episode
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TV Show
Gimme a Break!
Nell Harper
1981 • 137 episodes
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TV Show
Brotherly Love
Nell Bascombe
1995 • 1 episode
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TV Show
Can't Hurry Love
Mrs. Bradstock
1995 • 1 episode
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TV Show
The Misadventures of Sheriff Lobo
Sgt. Hildy Jones
1979 • 37 episodes
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TV Show
The Rosie O'Donnell Show
Self
1996 • 1 episode
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Movie
Bebe's Kids
Vivian (voice)
1992