Nell Carter

Acting

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

Swing

2003

Hair

1979

Beyond Tara: The Extraordinary Life of Hattie McDaniel

2001

Bebe's Kids

1992

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

1985

Fakin' Da Funk

1997

The Jaleel White Special

1992

Nell Carter... Never Too Old to Dream1986

Nell Carter... Never Too Old to Dream

1986

Christmas in Washington1984

Christmas in Washington

1984

The Grass Harp

1996

Maid for Each Other

1992

Night of 100 Stars

1982

The Best of Broadway

1985

Modern Problems

1981

Spider-Man: The Return of the Green Goblin

2002

Ain't Misbehavin'

1982

Back Roads

1981

Night of 100 Stars II

1985

My Favorite Broadway: The Leading Ladies

1999

The Little Pageant That Could

2024

We Wish You a Merry Christmas

1999

Back By Midnight

2005

Mother Goose: A Rappin' and Rhymin' Special

1997

Final Shot: The Hank Gathers Story

1992