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Nell Carter

Acting

Born September 13, 1948 · Birmingham

Died January 23, 2003

Also known as Nell Ruth Carter

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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.

Awards & recognition

  • Theatre World Award · 1978
  • Drama Desk Award — Outstanding Actress in a Musical
  • Golden Globe Award — Best Actress – Motion Picture Drama
  • Primetime Emmy Award
  • Tony Award — Best Featured Actress in a Musical

Filmography22 titles

Final Shot: The Hank Gathers Story

1992as Lucille Gathers

Swing

2003as Grace

Spider-Man

1994as Glory Grant (voice)

Baryshnikov on Broadway

1980as Self

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

1962as Self

Hair

1979as Ain't Got No' / 'White Boys

Touched by an Angel

1994as Cynthia Winslow

The Proprietor

1996as Millie Jackson

227

1985

Hangin' with Mr. Cooper

1992as P.J. Moore

We Wish You a Merry Christmas

1999as Mrs. Claus (voice)

Reba

2001as Dr. Susan Peters

Ally McBeal

1997as Harriet Pumple

Maid for Each Other

1992as Jasmine Jones

Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child

as Mary (voice)

Mother Goose: A Rappin' and Rhymin' Special

1997as Mary (voice)

Great Performances

1971as Self

Fakin' Da Funk

1997as Claire

Bebe's Kids

1992as Vivian (voice)

The Grass Harp

1995as Catherine Creek

Modern Problems

1981as Dorita

Back Roads

1981as Waitress