1948-09-13
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
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Back By Midnight | Waitress | 2005-01-25 |
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Broadway's Lost Treasures II | Performer (segment "Ain't Misbehavin'") | 2004-10-26 |
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Swing | Grace | 2003-10-09 |
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Perfect Fit | Mrs. Gordy | 2001-01-01 |
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The Tulsa Lynching of 1921: A Hidden Story | 2000-05-31 | |
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Sealed with a Kiss | Mrs. Wheatley | 1999-09-19 |
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We Wish You a Merry Christmas | Mrs. Claus (voice) | 1999-01-01 |
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My Favorite Broadway: The Leading Ladies | Self - Performer | 1999-12-01 |
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Mother Goose: A Rappin' and Rhymin' Special | Mary (voice) | 1997-10-12 |
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Fakin' Da Funk | Claire | 1997-07-20 |
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A Benefit Celebration: A Tribute to Angela Lansbury | Self | 1996-11-17 |
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The Proprietor | Millie Jackson | 1996-09-09 |
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The Grass Harp | Catherine Creek | 1995-09-10 |
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The Misery Brothers | Courtroom Singer | 1995-01-01 |
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The Crazysitter | The Warden | 1994-12-31 |
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Bebe's Kids | Vivian (voice) | 1992-07-31 |
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Final Shot: The Hank Gathers Story | Lucille Gathers | 1992-04-01 |
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Maid for Each Other | Jasmine Jones | 1992-01-13 |
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Voices That Care | Self - Choir Member | 1991-02-28 |
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Irving Berlin's 100th Birthday Celebration | Self | 1988-05-27 |
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Joan Rivers and Friends Salute Heidi Abromowitz | Nell Carter | 1988-08-16 |
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Night of 100 Stars II | Self | 1985-03-10 |
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The Best of Broadway | Herself | 1985-05-24 |
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Christmas in Washington | 1984-12-16 | |
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Ain't Misbehavin' | Performer | 1982-06-21 |
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Night of 100 Stars | Self | 1982-03-08 |
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Back Roads | Waitress | 1981-03-13 |
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Modern Problems | Dorita | 1981-12-25 |
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Baryshnikov on Broadway | Self | 1980-04-24 |
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Hair | Ain't Got No' / 'White Boys | 1979-03-15 |
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Cindy | Olive | 1978-03-24 |
