Known For
Acting
Birthday
September 13, 1948
Also Known As
- Nell Ruth Carter
Nell Carter
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 - Movies
Hair
as Ain't Got No' / 'White Boys
Night of 100 Stars
as Self
Night of 100 Stars II
as Self
Bebe's Kids
as Vivian (voice)
Voices That Care
as Self - Choir Member
The Grass Harp
as Catherine Creek
Cindy
as Olive
The Crazysitter
as The Warden
Joan Rivers and Friends Salute Heidi Abromowitz
as Nell Carter
Back Roads
as Waitress
Known For - TV Shows
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
as Self
Great Performances
as Self
Touched by an Angel
as Cynthia Winslow
Jake and the Fatman
Spider-Man
as Glory Grant (voice)
The Oscars
as Self
People's Choice Awards
as Self - Presenter
Reba
as Dr. Susan Peters
Ally McBeal
as Harriet Pumple
Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child
as Mary (voice)