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Nell Carter
Known for: ActingNell 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.
Filmography 16
Gimme a Break!
as Nell Harper 
Modern Problems
+2
as Dorita 
The Grass Harp
as Catherine Creek 
Back Roads
as Waitress 
Maid for Each Other
+2
as Jasmine Jones 
Bebe's Kids
+4
as Vivian (voice) 
We Wish You a Merry Christmas
+8
as Mrs. Claus (voice) 
Mother Goose: A Rappin' and Rhymin' Special
as Mary (voice) 
Fakin' Da Funk
+6
as Claire 
The Little Pageant That Could
as Self (archive footage) 
Swing
+5
as Grace 
Sealed with a Kiss
as Mrs. Wheatley 
Baryshnikov on Broadway
+2
as Self 
Final Shot: The Hank Gathers Story
+5
as Lucille Gathers 
The Proprietor
+6
as Millie Jackson 
The Misery Brothers
+2
as Courtroom Singer