Nell Carter
Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Gender
Female
Birthday
1948-09-13
Place of Birth
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 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
Also Known For
The Crazysitter
Dec 31, 1994
Broadway's Lost Treasures II
Oct 26, 2004
Perfect Fit
Jan 01, 2001
We Wish You a Merry Christmas
Jan 01, 1999
Voices That Care
Feb 28, 1991
Modern Problems
Dec 25, 1981
The Grass Harp
Oct 11, 1996
Fakin' Da Funk
Jul 20, 1997
Swing
Oct 09, 2003
Sealed with a Kiss
Sep 19, 1999
The Proprietor
Sep 09, 1996
Hair
Mar 15, 1979
Mother Goose: A Rappin' and Rhymin' Special
Oct 12, 1997
Irving Berlin's 100th Birthday Celebration
May 27, 1988
Joan Rivers and Friends Salute Heidi Abromowitz
Aug 16, 1988
Back Roads
Mar 13, 1981
Final Shot: The Hank Gathers Story
Apr 01, 1992
Christmas in Washington
Dec 16, 1984
Night of 100 Stars II
Mar 10, 1985
The Misery Brothers
Jan 01, 1995
Ain't Misbehavin'
Jun 21, 1982
Cindy
Mar 24, 1978
Maid for Each Other
Jan 13, 1992
Baryshnikov on Broadway
Apr 24, 1980
A Benefit Celebration: A Tribute to Angela Lansbury
Nov 17, 1996
My Favorite Broadway: The Leading Ladies
Dec 01, 1999
The Best of Broadway
May 24, 1985
The Tulsa Lynching of 1921: A Hidden Story
May 31, 2000
Back By Midnight
Jan 25, 2005
Bebe's Kids
Jul 31, 1992
Night of 100 Stars
Mar 08, 1982
The Jaleel White Special
Feb 22, 1992
The Little Pageant That Could
Jun 13, 2024
Spider-Man
Nov 19, 1994
Reba
Oct 05, 2001
Ally McBeal
Sep 08, 1997
227
Sep 14, 1985
Gimme a Break!
Oct 29, 1981
Jake and the Fatman
Sep 26, 1987
Hangin' with Mr. Cooper
Sep 22, 1992
Brotherly Love
Sep 16, 1995
Seven Days
Oct 07, 1998
Amen
Sep 27, 1986
The Misadventures of Sheriff Lobo
Sep 25, 1979
The Big Show
Mar 04, 1980
The Oscars
Mar 19, 1953
Christmas in Washington
Dec 15, 1982
The Billy Crystal Comedy Hour
Jan 30, 1982
You Take the Kids
Dec 15, 1990
Morton's by the Bay
May 29, 1989
Touched by an Angel
Sep 21, 1994
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Oct 01, 1962
People's Choice Awards
Mar 04, 1975
Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child
Mar 12, 1995
The Rosie O'Donnell Show
Jun 10, 1996
Great Performances
Jan 28, 1971
