1948–2003 · Acting
64.2avg grm
2titles
7honors
Honors
7—Emmy — Individual Performance in a Variety or Music Program
1982Emmy Award
1978Theatre World Award
1978Tony Award — Best Featured Actress in a Musical
—Obie Award
Bio
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.
