Biography
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
Filmography
all 54
Movies 31
TV Shows 23
self 16
Voice 4
Waitress
Back By Midnight (2005)
Movie
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Broadway's Lost Treasures II (2004)
Movie
Grace
Swing (2003)
Movie
Reba (2001)
TV
4.6
Mrs. Gordy
Perfect Fit (2001)
Movie
Actress
The Tulsa Lynching of 1921: A Hidden Story (2000)
Movie
Self - Performer
My Favorite Broadway: The Leading Ladies (1999)
Movie
Mrs. Wheatley
Sealed with a Kiss (1999)
Movie
Mrs. Claus
We Wish You a Merry Christmas (1999)
Movie
Seven Days (1998)
TV
1
Mary (voice)
Mother Goose: A Rappin' and Rhymin' Special (1997)
Movie
Ally McBeal (1997)
TV
6
Claire
Fakin' Da Funk (1997)
Movie
Self - Performer
A Benefit Celebration: A Tribute to Angela Lansbury (1996)
Movie
Millie Jackson
The Proprietor (1996)
Movie
Self
The Rosie O'Donnell Show (1996)
TV
3.93
Nell Bascombe
Brotherly Love (1995)
TV
6
Catherine Creek
The Grass Harp (1995)
Movie
Mary (voice)
Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child (1995)
TV
Courtroom Singer
The Misery Brothers (1995)
Movie
The Warden
The Crazysitter (1994)
Movie
Glory Grant (voice)
Spider-Man (1994)
TV
6.17
Cynthia Winslow
Touched by an Angel (1994)
TV
8
P.J. Moore
Hangin' with Mr. Cooper (1992)
TV
Vivian (voice)
Bebe's Kids (1992)
Movie
Lucille Gathers
Final Shot: The Hank Gathers Story (1992)
Movie
Jasmine Jones
Maid for Each Other (1992)
Movie
Nell Kirkland
You Take the Kids (1990)
TV
Self - Choir Member
Voices That Care (1990)
Movie
Maggie
Morton's by the Bay (1989)
TV
Joan Rivers and Friends Salute Heidi Abromowitz (1988)
Movie
Self
Irving Berlin's 100th Birthday Celebration (1988)
Movie
Jake and the Fatman (1987)
TV
Amen (1986)
TV
6
227 (1985)
TV
6
Herself
The Best of Broadway (1985)
Movie
Self
Night of 100 Stars II (1985)
Movie
Self
Christmas in Washington (1984)
Movie
Christmas in Washington (1982)
TV
Self
Ain't Misbehavin' (1982)
Movie
Self
Night of 100 Stars (1982)
Movie
The Billy Crystal Comedy Hour (1982)
TV
Dorita
Modern Problems (1981)
Movie
6
Nell Harper
Gimme a Break! (1981)
TV
6.5
Waitress
Back Roads (1981)
Movie
6
Self
Baryshnikov on Broadway (1980)
Movie
Self
The Big Show (1980)
TV
Sgt. Hildy Jones
The Misadventures of Sheriff Lobo (1979)
TV
Ain't Got No' / 'White Boys
Hair (1979)
Movie
Olive
Cindy (1978)
Movie
Self - Presenter
People's Choice Awards (1975)
TV
Self
Great Performances (1971)
TV
1
Self
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962)
TV
6
Self
The Oscars (1953)
TV
Ratings
Average 5.4
Based on 209 Thousand movie and tv ratings over time
1953
1982
1992
1985
2005
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Information
Known ForActing
GenderFemale
Birthday1948-09-13
Deathday2003-01-23 (54 years old)
Birth PlaceBirmingham, United States of America
CitizenshipsUnited States of America
Also Known AsNell Ruth Carter
AwardsDrama Desk Award for Outstanding Actress in a Musical, Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Musical, Theatre World Award, Primetime Emmy Award
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