Nell Carter

1948-09-13 (1948)Acting

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.

Known For

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

TV • 1962

Great Performances

TV • 1971

Jake and the Fatman

TV • 1987

Touched by an Angel

TV • 1994

Spider-Man

TV • 1994

The Oscars

TV • 1953

Reba

TV • 2001

People's Choice Awards

TV • 1975

Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child

TV • 1995

Ally McBeal

TV • 1997

Hangin' with Mr. Cooper

TV • 1992

227

TV • 1985

Seven Days

TV • 1998

Amen

TV • 1986

Brotherly Love

TV • 1995

Gimme a Break!

TV • 1981

The Rosie O'Donnell Show

TV • 1996

Can't Hurry Love

TV • 1995