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Nell Carter
Born · September 13, 1948
Died · January 23, 2003 (54 years old)
Known For: Acting
Place of Birth:
Bio
Nell Carter (born Nell Ruth Hardy; September 13, 1948 – January 23, 2003) was an American singer and actress. Carter began her career in 1970, singing in the theater, and later crossed over to television. She was best known for her role as Nell Harper on the sitcom Gimme a Break! which originally aired from 1981 to 1987. Carter received two Emmy and two Golden Globe award nominations for her work on the series. Prior to Gimme a Break!, Carter won a Tony Award for Best Performance by a Featured Actress in a Musical in 1978 for her performance in the Broadway musical Ain't Misbehavin' as well as a Primetime Emmy Award for her reprisal of the role on television in 1982
Back By Midnight
Waitress
5.2
2005
Broadway's Lost Treasures II
Performer (segment "Ain't Misbehavin'")
8.0
2004
Swing
Grace
0.0
2003
Reba
(3 episodes)
6.6
2001
Perfect Fit
Mrs. Gordy
2.3
2001
The Tulsa Lynching of 1921: A Hidden Story
0.0
2000
My Favorite Broadway: The Leading Ladies
Self - Performer
9.0
1999
Sealed with a Kiss
Mrs. Wheatley
5.7
1999
We Wish You a Merry Christmas
Mrs. Claus (voice)
6.3
1999
Seven Days
(1 episode)
6.8
1998
Mother Goose: A Rappin' and Rhymin' Special
Mary (voice)
6.7
1997
Ally McBeal
Harriet Pumple · (2 episodes)
6.6
1997
Fakin' Da Funk
Claire
5.7
1997
A Benefit Celebration: A Tribute to Angela Lansbury
Self
0.0
1996
The Proprietor
Millie Jackson
0.0
1996
The Rosie O'Donnell Show
Self · (1 episode)
3.5
1996
Brotherly Love
Nell Bascombe · (1 episode)
6.6
1995
The Grass Harp
Catherine Creek
5.9
1995
Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child
Mary (voice) · (1 episode)
6.0
1995
The Misery Brothers
Courtroom Singer
2.0
1995
The Crazysitter
The Warden
4.9
1994
Spider-Man
Glory Grant (voice) · (2 episodes)
8.3
1994
Touched by an Angel
Cynthia Winslow · (2 episodes)
7.2
1994
Hangin' with Mr. Cooper
P.J. Moore · (44 episodes)
6.5
1992
Bebe's Kids
Vivian (voice)
5.8
1992
Final Shot: The Hank Gathers Story
Lucille Gathers
0.0
1992
Maid for Each Other
Jasmine Jones
5.0
1992
Voices That Care
Self - Choir Member
8.0
1991
You Take the Kids
Nell Kirkland · (6 episodes)
6.0
1990
Morton's by the Bay
Maggie · (1 episode)
0.0
1989
Joan Rivers and Friends Salute Heidi Abromowitz
Nell Carter
0.0
1988
Irving Berlin's 100th Birthday Celebration
Self
0.0
1988
Jake and the Fatman
(1 episode)
6.0
1987
Amen
(1 episode)
6.6
1986
227
(1 episode)
6.8
1985
The Best of Broadway
Herself
0.0
1985
Night of 100 Stars II
Self
8.0
1985
Christmas in Washington
9.0
1984
Christmas in Washington
Self · (1 episode)
7.7
1982
Ain't Misbehavin'
Performer
7.5
1982
Night of 100 Stars
Self
6.5
1982
The Billy Crystal Comedy Hour
(1 episode)
0.0
1982
Modern Problems
Dorita
5.4
1981
Gimme a Break!
Nell Harper · (137 episodes)
6.7
1981
Back Roads
Waitress
5.6
1981
Baryshnikov on Broadway
Self
7.0
1980
The Big Show
Self · (3 episodes)
0.0
1980
The Misadventures of Sheriff Lobo
Sgt. Hildy Jones · (37 episodes)
5.1
1979
Hair
Ain't Got No' / 'White Boys
7.3
1979
Cindy
Olive
4.5
1978
People's Choice Awards
Self - Presenter · (1 episode)
8.8
1975
Great Performances
Self · (1 episode)
5.4
1971
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Self · (2 episodes)
7.4
1962
The Oscars
Self · (1 episode)
6.9
1953