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Nell Carter

Known for: Acting

Biography: 1948-09-13

Deathday: 2003-01-23 (54 years old)

Biography

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

Filmography

all 57

Movies 34

TV Shows 23

self 20

Voice 3

Self

Nell Carter

Biography

Filmography

all 57

Movies 34

TV Shows 23

self 20

Voice 3

The Little Pageant That Could (2024)

Back By Midnight (2005)

Broadway's Lost Treasures II (2004)

Swing (2003)

Reba (2001)

Perfect Fit (2001)

The Tulsa Lynching of 1921: A Hidden Story (2000)

My Favorite Broadway: The Leading Ladies (1999)

Sealed with a Kiss (1999)

Follow Your Heart (1999)

We Wish You a Merry Christmas (1999)

Seven Days (1998)

Mother Goose: A Rappin' and Rhymin' Special (1997)

Ally McBeal (1997)

Fakin' Da Funk (1997)

A Benefit Celebration: A Tribute to Angela Lansbury (1996)

The Proprietor (1996)

The Rosie O'Donnell Show (1996)

Brotherly Love (1995)

The Grass Harp (1995)

Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child (1995)

The Misery Brothers (1995)

The Crazysitter (1994)

Spider-Man (1994)

Touched by an Angel (1994)

Hangin' with Mr. Cooper (1992)

Bebe's Kids (1992)

Final Shot: The Hank Gathers Story (1992)

Maid for Each Other (1992)

Voices That Care (1991)

You Take the Kids (1990)

Sammy Davis, Jr. 60th Anniversary Celebration (1990)

Morton's by the Bay (1989)

Joan Rivers and Friends Salute Heidi Abromowitz (1988)

Irving Berlin's 100th Birthday Celebration (1988)

Jake and the Fatman (1987)

Amen (1986)

227 (1985)

The Best of Broadway (1985)

Night of 100 Stars II (1985)

Christmas in Washington (1984)

Christmas in Washington (1982)

Ain't Misbehavin' (1982)

Night of 100 Stars (1982)

The Billy Crystal Comedy Hour (1982)

Modern Problems (1981)

Gimme a Break! (1981)

Back Roads (1981)

Baryshnikov on Broadway (1980)

The Big Show (1980)

The Misadventures of Sheriff Lobo (1979)

Hair (1979)

Cindy (1978)

People's Choice Awards (1975)

Great Performances (1971)

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962)

The Oscars (1953)

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Information

Known ForActing

GenderFemale

Birthday1948-09-13

Deathday2003-01-23 (54 years old)

Birth PlaceBirmingham, United States

CitizenshipsUnited States

Also Known AsNell Ruth Carter

AwardsDrama Desk Award for Outstanding Actress in a Musical, Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Musical, Theatre World Award, Primetime Emmy Award

Credited with

Known For
Acting

Gender
Female

Birthday
1948-09-13

Deathday
2003-01-23 (54 years old)

Birth Place
Birmingham, United States

Citizenships
United States

Also Known As
Nell Ruth Carter

Awards
Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Actress in a Musical, Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Musical, Theatre World Award, Primetime Emmy Award