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.
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Series • 1962
Ally McBeal
Series • 1997
Great Performances
Series • 1971
Touched by an Angel
Series • 1994
Spider-Man
Reba
Series • 2001
Jake and the Fatman
Series • 1987
Hangin' with Mr. Cooper
Series • 1992
Gimme a Break!
Series • 1981
People's Choice Awards
Series • 1975
Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child
Series • 1995
227
Series • 1985
Seven Days
Series • 1998
Brotherly Love
The Oscars
Series • 1953
The Rosie O'Donnell Show
Series • 1996
Can't Hurry Love
Hair
Movie • 1979
Bebe's Kids
Movie • 1992
The Grass Harp
Movie • 1996
Back Roads
Movie • 1981
The NBC All Star Hour: Let's All Be There
Movie • 1985
Fakin' Da Funk
Movie • 1997
Modern Problems
Maid for Each Other
Spider-Man: The Return of the Green Goblin
Movie • 2002
The Misery Brothers
Movie • 1995
We Wish You a Merry Christmas
Movie • 1999
The Little Pageant That Could
Movie • 2024
Mother Goose: A Rappin' and Rhymin' Special