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Nell Carter
Biography
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
Known For
Fakin' Da Funk
as Claire
Night of 100 Stars
as Self
Night of 100 Stars II
as Self
Bebe's Kids
as Vivian (voice)
Hair
as Ain't Got No' / 'White Boys
The Grass Harp
as Catherine Creek
Voices That Care
as Self - Choir Member
Joan Rivers and Friends Salute Heidi Abromowitz
as Nell Carter
Back By Midnight
as Waitress
