Nell Carter
Known for
Nell Carter counts as a veteran of both film and television with credits spread across cinema, television and everything between. There are 28 entries on the filmography, most of them supporting work in other people's stories. 'Hair' is the longest-standing point of contact with the audience. 'Modern Problems' counts among the more visible credits. Everything here starts from 1978.
Nell Carter
16 Movies
12 Series
Nell Carter counts as a veteran of both film and television with credits spread across cinema, television and everything between. There are 28 entries on the filmography, most of them supporting work in other people's stories. 'Hair' is the longest-standing point of contact with the audience. 'Modern Problems' counts among the more visible credits. Everything here starts from 1978.
Movies
Plays Ain't Got No' / 'White Boys
Hair
1979
Plays Vivian (voice)
Bebe's Kids
1992
Plays Grace
Swing
2003
Plays Claire
Fakin' Da Funk
1997
Plays Catherine Creek
The Grass Harp
1996
Plays Waitress
Back Roads
1981
Plays Dorita
Modern Problems
1981
Plays Glory Grant (voice)
Spider-Man: The Return of the Green Goblin
2002
Plays Mrs. Claus (voice)
We Wish You a Merry Christmas
1999
Plays Waitress
Back By Midnight
2005
Plays The Warden
The Crazysitter
1994
Plays Mrs. Gordy
Perfect Fit
2000
Plays Performer
Ain't Misbehavin'
1982
Plays Millie Jackson
The Proprietor
1996
TV Shows
Plays Nell Harper
Gimme a Break!
1981
Plays P.J. Moore
Hangin' with Mr. Cooper
1992
Plays Hildy Jones
The Misadventures of Sheriff Lobo
1979
Plays Nell Kirkland
You Take the Kids
1990
Plays Self
The Big Show
1980
Plays Dr. Susan Peters
Reba
2001
Plays Glory Grant (voice)
Spider-Man
1994
Plays Harriet Pumple
Ally McBeal
1997
Plays Cynthia Winslow
Touched by an Angel
1994
Plays Nell Bascombe
Brotherly Love
1995
Plays Mrs. Bradstock
Can't Hurry Love
1995
Plays Mary (voice)
Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child
1995
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Full Filmography
Back By Midnight
Waitress
2005
Film
Swing
Grace
2003
Film
Spider-Man: The Return of the Green Goblin
Glory Grant (voice)
2002
Film
Reba
Dr. Susan Peters · 3 episodes
2001–
TV
Perfect Fit
Mrs. Gordy
2000
Film
We Wish You a Merry Christmas
Mrs. Claus (voice)
1999
Film
Ally McBeal
Harriet Pumple · 2 episodes
1997–
TV
Fakin' Da Funk
Claire
1997
Film
The Grass Harp
Catherine Creek
1996
Film
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Nell Carter still alive?
Nell Carter passed away on January 23, 2003 at age 54.
What are the most famous roles of Nell Carter?
Nell Carter is best known for roles in Hair, Modern Problems, Bebe's Kids.
How many movies has Nell Carter been in?
Over a 25-year career (since 1978), Nell Carter has appeared in 16 movies and 11 TV shows.
What was Nell Carter's first movie?
The career of Nell Carter began with Cindy (1978).
What is Nell Carter's most recent movie or series?
Nell Carter's most recent release is Back By Midnight, which premiered on January 25, 2005.
What TV shows has Nell Carter appeared in?
On television, Nell Carter has appeared in Spider-Man, Ally McBeal, Touched by an Angel, Reba.
Nell Carter
1948-09-13 · Birmingham, Alabama, USA
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.