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Nell Carter
Actor · Crew· Birmingham, Alabama, USA
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.
Known For
The roles that explain the career.
Filmography
17 credits across 2 departments.
| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Back By Midnight | Waitress | Film |
| 2004 | Broadway's Lost Treasures II | Performer (segment "Ain't Misbehavin'") | Film |
| 2003 | Swing | Grace | Film |
| 2001 | Beyond Tara: The Extraordinary Life of Hattie McDaniel | Self | Film |
| 2000 | Perfect Fit | Mrs. Gordy | Film |
| 1999 | Sealed with a Kiss | Mrs. Wheatley | Film |
| 1997 | Fakin' Da Funk | Claire | Film |
| 1996 | The Grass Harp | Catherine Creek | Film |
| 1996 | The Proprietor | Millie Jackson | Film |
| 1994 | The Crazysitter | The Warden | Film |
| 1992 | Bebe's Kids | Vivian (voice) | Film |
| 1985 | The NBC All Star Hour: Let's All Be There | Film | |
| 1981 | Gimme a Break! | Nell Harper | TV |
| 1981 | Modern Problems | Dorita | Film |
| 1981 | Back Roads | Waitress | Film |
| 1980 | Baryshnikov on Broadway | Self | Film |
| 1979 | The Misadventures of Sheriff Lobo | Sgt. Hildy Jones | TV |
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