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Nell Carter

Acting · Born September 13, 1948 · 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.

Nell Carter movies and shows

  • The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson1962
  • Great Performances1971
  • Spider-Man1994
  • Touched by an Angel1994
  • Ally McBeal1997
  • Reba2001
  • Jake and the Fatman1987
  • The Oscars1953
  • Hangin' with Mr. Cooper1992
  • People's Choice Awards1975
  • Gimme a Break!1981
  • Amen1986
  • 2271985
  • Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child1995
  • Seven Days1998
  • Brotherly Love1995
  • The Rosie O'Donnell Show1996
  • The Misadventures of Sheriff Lobo1979
  • Can't Hurry Love1995
  • Hair1979
  • The Big Show1980
  • Bebe's Kids1992
  • You Take the Kids1990
  • Night of 100 Stars II1985