Nell Carter

1948-09-13 – 2003-01-23 (age 54) Birmingham, Alabama, USA

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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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Nell Carter

Nell Carter

Known For

Hair

Hair

1979

as Ain't Got No' / 'White Boys

The Grass Harp

The Grass Harp

1996

as Catherine Creek

Bebe's Kids

Bebe's Kids

1992

as Vivian (voice)

Back Roads

Back Roads

1981

as Waitress

Night of 100 Stars II

Night of 100 Stars II

1985

as Self

Night of 100 Stars

Night of 100 Stars

1982

as Self

The Crazysitter

The Crazysitter

1994

as The Warden

Spider-Man: The Return of the Green Goblin

Spider-Man: The Return of the Green Goblin

2002

as Glory Grant (voice)

Modern Problems

Modern Problems

1981

as Dorita

Fakin' Da Funk

Fakin' Da Funk

1997

as Claire

The NBC All Star Hour: Let's All Be There

The NBC All Star Hour: Let's All Be There

1985

The Proprietor

The Proprietor

1996

as Millie Jackson

The Misery Brothers

The Misery Brothers

1995

as Courtroom Singer

Sealed with a Kiss

Sealed with a Kiss

1999

as Mrs. Wheatley

Swing

Swing

2003

as Grace

Joan Rivers and Friends Salute Heidi Abromowitz

Joan Rivers and Friends Salute Heidi Abromowitz

1988

as Nell Carter

We Wish You a Merry Christmas

We Wish You a Merry Christmas

1999

as Mrs. Claus (voice)

The Little Pageant That Could

The Little Pageant That Could

2024

as Self (archive footage)

Maid for Each Other

Maid for Each Other

1992

as Jasmine Jones

Perfect Fit

Perfect Fit

2000

as Mrs. Gordy