Nell Carter
Department: 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.
Known For
The Crazysitter
1994
Broadway's Lost Treasures II
2004
Perfect Fit
2000
We Wish You a Merry Christmas
1999
Voices That Care
1991
Modern Problems
1981
The Grass Harp
1996
Fakin' Da Funk
1997
Swing
2003
Sealed with a Kiss
1999
The Proprietor
1996
Hair
1979
Mother Goose: A Rappin' and Rhymin' Special
1997
Irving Berlin's 100th Birthday Celebration
1988
Joan Rivers and Friends Salute Heidi Abromowitz
1988
Back Roads
1981
Final Shot: The Hank Gathers Story
1992
Christmas in Washington
1984
Night of 100 Stars II
1985
The Misery Brothers
1995
Ain't Misbehavin'
1982
Cindy
1978
Maid for Each Other
1992
Baryshnikov on Broadway
1980
A Benefit Celebration: A Tribute to Angela Lansbury
1996
My Favorite Broadway: The Leading Ladies
1999
The Best of Broadway
1985
The Tulsa Lynching of 1921: A Hidden Story
2000
Back By Midnight
2005
Bebe's Kids
1992
Night of 100 Stars
1982
The Jaleel White Special
1992
The Little Pageant That Could
2024
The NBC All Star Hour: Let's All Be There
1985
Spider-Man
1994
Reba
2001
Ally McBeal
1997
227
1985
Gimme a Break!
1981
Jake and the Fatman
1987
Hangin' with Mr. Cooper
1992
Brotherly Love
1995
Seven Days
1998
Amen
1986
The Misadventures of Sheriff Lobo
1979
The Big Show
1980
The Oscars
1953
Christmas in Washington
1982
The Billy Crystal Comedy Hour
1982
You Take the Kids
1990
Morton's by the Bay
1989
Touched by an Angel
1994
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
1962
People's Choice Awards
1975
Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child
1995
The Rosie O'Donnell Show
1996
Great Performances
1971
Can't Hurry Love
1995