
Actor
Nell Carter
Born 1948
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.
Acting

Spider-Man
Glory Grant (voice) · 1994

Hair
Ain't Got No' / 'White Boys · 1979

Ally McBeal
Harriet Pumple · 1997

Touched by an Angel
Cynthia Winslow · 1994

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Self · 1962

The Oscars
Self · 1953

Reba
Dr. Susan Peters · 2001

Bebe's Kids
Vivian (voice) · 1992

People's Choice Awards
Self - Presenter · 1975

Hangin' with Mr. Cooper
P.J. Moore · 1992

Modern Problems
Dorita · 1981

Gimme a Break!
Nell Harper · 1981

Final Shot: The Hank Gathers Story
Lucille Gathers · 1992

Brotherly Love
Nell Bascombe · 1995

Swing
Grace · 2003

The Grass Harp
Catherine Creek · 1996

Voices That Care
Self - Choir Member · 1991

Broadway's Lost Treasures II
Performer (segment "Ain't Misbehavin'") · 2004

Great Performances
Self · 1971

The Big Show
Self · 1980

My Favorite Broadway: The Leading Ladies
Self - Performer · 1999

Joan Rivers and Friends Salute Heidi Abromowitz
Nell Carter · 1988

Ain't Misbehavin'
Performer · 1982

Night of 100 Stars II
Self · 1985