Nell Carter
Known For
Acting
Born
1948-09-13
Died
2003-01-23
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.
Most Known For
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
as Self
Great Performances
as Self
Spider-Man
as Glory Grant (voice)
Touched by an Angel
as Cynthia Winslow
The Oscars
as Self
Reba
as Dr. Susan Peters
Ally McBeal
as Harriet Pumple
Seven Days
Jake and the Fatman
Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child
as Mary (voice)
People's Choice Awards
as Self - Presenter
Hangin' with Mr. Cooper
as P.J. Moore
227
Brotherly Love
as Nell Bascombe
Amen
Gimme a Break!
as Nell Harper
Swing
as Grace
The Misadventures of Sheriff Lobo
as Sgt. Hildy Jones
The Rosie O'Donnell Show
as Self
Can't Hurry Love
as Mrs. Bradstock