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
Waitress

Back By Midnight (2005)
Movie
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Broadway's Lost Treasures II (2004)
Movie
Grace

Swing (2003)
Movie
Mrs. Gordy

Perfect Fit (2001)
Movie
Self - Performer

My Favorite Broadway: The Leading Ladies (1999)
Movie
Mrs. Wheatley

Sealed with a Kiss (1999)
Movie
Bus Driver

Follow Your Heart (1999)
Movie
Self - Performer

A Benefit Celebration: A Tribute to Angela Lansbury (1996)
Movie
Millie Jackson

The Proprietor (1996)
Movie
Nell Bascombe

Brotherly Love (1995)
TV
6
Catherine Creek

The Grass Harp (1995)
Movie
Courtroom Singer

The Misery Brothers (1995)
Movie
The Warden

The Crazysitter (1994)
Movie
Glory Grant (voice)

Spider-Man (1994)
TV
6.17
Cynthia Winslow

Touched by an Angel (1994)
TV
8
P.J. Moore

Hangin' with Mr. Cooper (1992)
TV
Vivian (voice)

Bebe's Kids (1992)
Movie
Lucille Gathers

Final Shot: The Hank Gathers Story (1992)
Movie
Jasmine Jones

Maid for Each Other (1992)
Movie
Self - Choir Member

Voices That Care (1991)
Movie
Nell Kirkland

You Take the Kids (1990)
TV
Nell Harper

Gimme a Break! (1981)
TV
6.5
Waitress

Back Roads (1981)
Movie
6
Sgt. Hildy Jones

The Misadventures of Sheriff Lobo (1979)
TV
Ain't Got No' / 'White Boys

Hair (1979)
Movie
Olive

Cindy (1978)
Movie
Self - Presenter

People's Choice Awards (1975)
TV
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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
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