Nell Carter

Biography

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.

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Nell Carter is best known for work in Acting. The Peekr community tracks 36 credits from Nell Carter, including movies and TV series you can rate, discuss, and add to your own Peeklists.

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Great Performances

1971 · Self

Touched by an Angel

1994 · Cynthia Winslow

Spider-Man

1994 · Glory Grant (voice)

Jake and the Fatman

1987

Reba

2001 · Dr. Susan Peters

The Oscars

1953 · Self

People's Choice Awards

1975 · Self - Presenter

Hangin' with Mr. Cooper

1992 · P.J. Moore

Ally McBeal

1997 · Harriet Pumple

Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child

1995 · Mary (voice)

227

1985

Seven Days

1998

Nell Carter Movies

The Little Pageant That Could

2024 · Self (archive footage)

Back By Midnight

2005 · Waitress

Broadway's Lost Treasures II

2004 · Performer (segment "Ain't Misbehavin'")

Swing

2003 · Grace

The Tulsa Lynching of 1921: A Hidden Story

2000

Perfect Fit

2000 · Mrs. Gordy

My Favorite Broadway: The Leading Ladies

1999 · Self - Performer

Sealed with a Kiss

1999 · Mrs. Wheatley

We Wish You a Merry Christmas

1999 · Mrs. Claus (voice)

Mother Goose: A Rappin' and Rhymin' Special

1997 · Mary (voice)

Fakin' Da Funk

1997 · Claire

A Benefit Celebration: A Tribute to Angela Lansbury

1996 · Self

The Grass Harp

1996 · Catherine Creek

The Proprietor

1996 · Millie Jackson

The Misery Brothers

1995 · Courtroom Singer

The Crazysitter

1994 · The Warden

Bebe's Kids

1992 · Vivian (voice)

Final Shot: The Hank Gathers Story

1992 · Lucille Gathers

Nell Carter TV Shows

Reba

2001 · Dr. Susan Peters

Seven Days

1998

Ally McBeal

1997 · Harriet Pumple

Can't Hurry Love

1995 · Mrs. Bradstock

Brotherly Love

1995 · Nell Bascombe

Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child

1995 · Mary (voice)

Spider-Man

1994 · Glory Grant (voice)

Touched by an Angel

1994 · Cynthia Winslow

Hangin' with Mr. Cooper

1992 · P.J. Moore

You Take the Kids

1990 · Nell Kirkland

Morton's by the Bay

1989 · Maggie

Jake and the Fatman

1987

Amen

1986

227

1985

Christmas in Washington

1982 · Self

The Billy Crystal Comedy Hour

1982

Gimme a Break!

1981 · Nell Harper

The Big Show

1980 · Self

Talk shows & appearances

The Rosie O'Donnell Show

1996 · Self

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

1962 · Self