Nell Carter (born Nell Ruth Hardy; September 13, 1948 – January 23, 2003) was an American singer and actress. Carter began her career in 1970, singing in the theater, and later crossed over to television. She was best known for her role as Nell Harper on the sitcom Gimme a Break! which originally aired from 1981 to 1987. Carter received two Emmy and two Golden Globe award nominations for her work on the series. Prior to Gimme a Break!, Carter won a Tony Award for Best Performance by a Featured Actress in a Musical in 1978 for her performance in the Broadway musical Ain't Misbehavin' as well as a Primetime Emmy Award for her reprisal of the role on television in 1982
Known For
| Birth Location | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1948-09-13 |
| Died | 2003-01-23 |
Movies
Back By Midnight
as Waitress
2005
Broadway's Lost Treasures II
as Performer (segment "Ain't Misbehavin'")
2004
Swing
as Grace
2003
Perfect Fit
as Mrs. Gordy
2001
My Favorite Broadway: The Leading Ladies
as Self - Performer
1999
Sealed with a Kiss
as Mrs. Wheatley
1999
We Wish You a Merry Christmas
as Mrs. Claus (voice)
1999
Mother Goose: A Rappin' and Rhymin' Special
as Mary (voice)
1997
Fakin' Da Funk
as Claire
1997
1996
The Proprietor
as Millie Jackson
1996
The Grass Harp
as Catherine Creek
1995
The Misery Brothers
as Courtroom Singer
1995
The Crazysitter
as The Warden
1994
Bebe's Kids
as Vivian (voice)
1992
Final Shot: The Hank Gathers Story
as Lucille Gathers
1992
Maid for Each Other
as Jasmine Jones
1992
Voices That Care
as Self - Choir Member
1991
The Best of Broadway
as Herself
1985
Night of 100 Stars II
as Self
1985
Ain't Misbehavin'
as Performer
1982
Night of 100 Stars
as Self
1982
Modern Problems
as Dorita
1981
Back Roads
as Waitress
1981
Baryshnikov on Broadway
as Self
1980
Hair
as Ain't Got No' / 'White Boys
1979
Cindy
as Olive
1978
Nell Carter hasn't worked on any movies or TV shows
