Personal Info
Known Credits
31
Gender
Female
Birthdate
1948-09-13 (77 Y.O)
Place Of Birth
null
Also Known For
Nell Ruth Carter
Nell Carter
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 ...
Known For
Acting
2005 --
Back By Midnight
| Waitress
2004 --
Broadway's Lost Treasures II
| Performer (segment "Ain't Misbehavin'")
2003 --
Swing
| Grace
2001 --
Perfect Fit
| Mrs. Gordy
2000 --
The Tulsa Lynching of 1921: A Hidden Story
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1999 --
My Favorite Broadway: The Leading Ladies
| Self - Performer
1999 --
Sealed with a Kiss
| Mrs. Wheatley
1999 --
We Wish You a Merry Christmas
| Mrs. Claus (voice)
1997 --
Mother Goose: A Rappin' and Rhymin' Special
| Mary (voice)
1997 --
Fakin' Da Funk
| Claire
1996 --
A Benefit Celebration: A Tribute to Angela Lansbury
| Self
1996 --
The Proprietor
| Millie Jackson
1995 --
The Grass Harp
| Catherine Creek
1995 --
The Misery Brothers
| Courtroom Singer
1994 --
The Crazysitter
| The Warden
1992 --
Bebe's Kids
| Vivian (voice)
1992 --
Final Shot: The Hank Gathers Story
| Lucille Gathers
1992 --
Maid for Each Other
| Jasmine Jones
1991 --
Voices That Care
| Self - Choir Member
1988 --
Joan Rivers and Friends Salute Heidi Abromowitz
| Nell Carter
1988 --
Irving Berlin's 100th Birthday Celebration
| Self
1985 --
The Best of Broadway
| Herself
1985 --
Night of 100 Stars II
| Self
1984 --
Christmas in Washington
|
1982 --
Ain't Misbehavin'
| Performer
1982 --
Night of 100 Stars
| Self
1981 --
Modern Problems
| Dorita
1981 --
Back Roads
| Waitress
1980 --
Baryshnikov on Broadway
| Self
1979 --
Hair
| Ain't Got No' / 'White Boys
1978 --
Cindy
| Olive