Nell Carter

Acting

Born 1948-09-13Died 2003-01-23

Also known as Nell Ruth Carter

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.

Frequent co-stars

Sally Field M. Emmet Walsh Edward Furlong Beverly D'Angelo Charles Durning Brian Doyle-Murray Tommy Lee Jones Mary Steenburgen Dan Shor Jack Lemmon Michael V. Gazzo Sissy Spacek Julie Andrews Mary Kay Place Piper Laurie Walter Matthau Roddy McDowall Sean Whalen

Titles

The Grass Harp

Catherine Creek • 1996

Film

★6/10

Bebe's Kids

Vivian (voice) • 1992