About
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.
Filmography
The Little Pageant That Could2024 · Self (archive footage)
Back By Midnight2005 · Waitress
Broadway's Lost Treasures II2004 · Performer (segment "Ain't Misbehavin'")
Swing2003 · Grace
Beyond Tara: The Extraordinary Life of Hattie McDaniel2001 · Self
The Tulsa Lynching of 1921: A Hidden Story2000
Perfect Fit2000 · Mrs. Gordy
My Favorite Broadway: The Leading Ladies1999 · Self - Performer
Sealed with a Kiss1999 · Mrs. Wheatley
We Wish You a Merry Christmas1999 · Mrs. Claus (voice)
Mother Goose: A Rappin' and Rhymin' Special1997 · Mary (voice)
Fakin' Da Funk1997 · Claire
A Benefit Celebration: A Tribute to Angela Lansbury1996 · Self
The Grass Harp1996 · Catherine Creek
The Proprietor1996 · Millie Jackson
The Misery Brothers1995 · Courtroom Singer
The Crazysitter1994 · The Warden
Bebe's Kids1992 · Vivian (voice)
Final Shot: The Hank Gathers Story1992 · Lucille Gathers
The Jaleel White Special1992