Actor
Nell Carter
Born September 13, 1948 in Birmingham, Alabama, USADied January 23, 200325 films
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.
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First watchSpider-Man: The Return of the Green Goblin20027.5as Glory Grant (voice)The Webslinger faces the ultimate challenge when his arch-nemesis discovers his identity and kidnaps his one true love, Mary Jane Watson.View filmEssential films
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25 films as actor- 2005Back By MidnightWaitress
- 2003SwingGrace
- 2002Spider-Man: The Return of the Green GoblinGlory Grant (voice)
- 2000Perfect FitMrs. Gordy
- 1999Sealed with a KissMrs. Wheatley
- 1999We Wish You a Merry ChristmasMrs. Claus (voice)
- 1997Mother Goose: A Rappin' and Rhymin' SpecialMary (voice)
- 1997Fakin' Da FunkClaire
- 1996The Grass HarpCatherine Creek
- 1996The ProprietorMillie Jackson
- 1995The Misery BrothersCourtroom Singer
- 1994The CrazysitterThe Warden
- 1992Bebe's KidsVivian (voice)
- 1992Final Shot: The Hank Gathers StoryLucille Gathers
- 1992The Jaleel White Special
- 1992Maid for Each OtherJasmine Jones
- 1988Joan Rivers and Friends Salute Heidi AbromowitzNell Carter
- 1986Nell Carter... Never Too Old to Dream
- 1985The NBC All Star Hour: Let's All Be There
- 1984Christmas in Washington
- 1982Ain't Misbehavin'Performer
- 1981Modern ProblemsDorita
- 1981Back RoadsWaitress
- 1979HairAin't Got No' / 'White Boys
- 1978CindyOlive