Known For:
Acting
Birthday:
September 13, 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.
| Year | TV Show | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Reba | Dr. Susan Peters |
| 1998 | Seven Days | |
| 1997 | Ally McBeal | Harriet Pumple |
| 1996 | The Rosie O'Donnell Show | Self |
| 1995 | Brotherly Love | Nell Bascombe |
| 1995 | Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child | Mary (voice) |
| 1995 | Can't Hurry Love | Mrs. Bradstock |
| 1994 | Spider-Man | Glory Grant (voice) |
| 1994 | Touched by an Angel | Cynthia Winslow |
| 1992 | Hangin' with Mr. Cooper | P.J. Moore |
| 1990 | You Take the Kids | Nell Kirkland |
| 1989 | Morton's by the Bay | Maggie |
| 1987 | Jake and the Fatman | |
| 1986 | Amen | |
| 1985 | 227 | |
| 1982 | Christmas in Washington | Self |
| 1982 | The Billy Crystal Comedy Hour | |
| 1981 | Gimme a Break! | Nell Harper |
| 1980 | The Big Show | Self |
| 1979 | The Misadventures of Sheriff Lobo | Sgt. Hildy Jones |
| 1975 | People's Choice Awards | Self - Presenter |
| 1971 | Great Performances | Self |
| 1962 | The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson | Self |
| 1953 | The Oscars | Self |