Nell 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.
Filmography (59 titles)
MovieThe Little Pageant That Could
Self (archive footage) · 2024
5.1MovieBack By Midnight
Waitress · 2005
8.3MovieBroadway's Lost Treasures II
Performer (segment "Ain't Misbehavin'") · 2004
9.0MovieSwing
Grace · 2003
6.5ShowReba
Dr. Susan Peters · 2001
Beyond Tara: The Extraordinary Life of Hattie McDaniel
Self · 2001
9.0MovieThe Tulsa Lynching of 1921: A Hidden Story
2000
4.2MoviePerfect Fit
Mrs. Gordy · 2000
9.0MovieMy Favorite Broadway: The Leading Ladies
Self - Performer · 1999
6.2MovieSealed with a Kiss
Mrs. Wheatley · 1999
6.6MovieWe Wish You a Merry Christmas
Mrs. Claus (voice) · 1999
6.8ShowSeven Days
1998
6.2MovieMother Goose: A Rappin' and Rhymin' Special
Mary (voice) · 1997
6.5ShowAlly McBeal
Harriet Pumple · 1997
6.0MovieFakin' Da Funk
Claire · 1997
A Benefit Celebration: A Tribute to Angela Lansbury
Self · 1996
5.9MovieThe Grass Harp
Catherine Creek · 1996
7.0MovieThe Proprietor
Millie Jackson · 1996
4.1ShowThe Rosie O'Donnell Show
Self · 1996
6.5ShowCan't Hurry Love
Mrs. Bradstock · 1995
6.9ShowBrotherly Love
Nell Bascombe · 1995
6.3ShowHappily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child
Mary (voice) · 1995
5.0MovieThe Misery Brothers
Courtroom Singer · 1995
5.3MovieThe Crazysitter
The Warden · 1994
8.3ShowSpider-Man
Glory Grant (voice) · 1994
7.2ShowTouched by an Angel
Cynthia Winslow · 1994
6.7ShowHangin' with Mr. Cooper
P.J. Moore · 1992
6.0MovieBebe's Kids
Vivian (voice) · 1992
10.0MovieFinal Shot: The Hank Gathers Story
Lucille Gathers · 1992
The Jaleel White Special
1992