Portrait of Nell Carter

Nell Carter

Bio: 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
Born: Mon, Sep 13 1948
Death: Thu, Jan 23 2003
Nell Carter is 54 years old
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Poster of Back By Midnight
Back By Midnight
Nell Carter would have been no older than
54 in Back By Midnight
as 'Waitress'.
Tue, Jan 25 2005
Poster of Broadway's Lost Treasures II
Broadway's Lost Treasures II
Nell Carter would have been no older than
54 in Broadway's Lost Treasures II
as 'Performer (segment "Ain't Misbehavin'")'.
Tue, Oct 26 2004
Poster of Swing
Swing
Nell Carter would have been no older than
54 in Swing
as 'Grace'.
Thu, Oct 09 2003
Poster of Perfect Fit
Perfect Fit
Nell Carter was
52 in Perfect Fit
as 'Mrs. Gordy'.
Mon, Jan 01 2001
Poster of The Tulsa Lynching of 1921: A Hidden Story
The Tulsa Lynching of 1921: A Hidden Story
Nell Carter was
51 in The Tulsa Lynching of 1921: A Hidden Story
Wed, May 31 2000
Poster of My Favorite Broadway: The Leading Ladies
My Favorite Broadway: The Leading Ladies
Nell Carter was
51 in My Favorite Broadway: The Leading Ladies
as 'Self - Performer'.
Wed, Dec 01 1999
Poster of Sealed with a Kiss
Sealed with a Kiss
Nell Carter was
51 in Sealed with a Kiss
as 'Mrs. Wheatley'.
Sun, Sep 19 1999
Poster of We Wish You a Merry Christmas
We Wish You a Merry Christmas
Nell Carter was
50 in We Wish You a Merry Christmas
as 'Mrs. Claus (voice)'.
Fri, Jan 01 1999
Poster of Mother Goose: A Rappin' and Rhymin' Special
Mother Goose: A Rappin' and Rhymin' Special
Nell Carter was
49 in Mother Goose: A Rappin' and Rhymin' Special
as 'Mary (voice)'.
Sun, Oct 12 1997
Poster of Fakin' Da Funk
Fakin' Da Funk
Nell Carter was
48 in Fakin' Da Funk
as 'Claire'.
Sun, Jul 20 1997
Poster of A Benefit Celebration: A Tribute to Angela Lansbury
A Benefit Celebration: A Tribute to Angela Lansbury
Nell Carter was
48 in A Benefit Celebration: A Tribute to Angela Lansbury
as 'Self'.
Sun, Nov 17 1996
Poster of The Proprietor
The Proprietor
Nell Carter was
47 in The Proprietor
as 'Millie Jackson'.
Mon, Sep 09 1996
Poster of The Grass Harp
The Grass Harp
Nell Carter was
46 in The Grass Harp
as 'Catherine Creek'.
Sun, Sep 10 1995
Poster of The Misery Brothers
The Misery Brothers
Nell Carter was
46 in The Misery Brothers
as 'Courtroom Singer'.
Sun, Jan 01 1995
Poster of The Crazysitter
The Crazysitter
Nell Carter was
46 in The Crazysitter
as 'The Warden'.
Sat, Dec 31 1994
Poster of Bebe's Kids
Bebe's Kids
Nell Carter was
43 in Bebe's Kids
as 'Vivian (voice)'.
Fri, Jul 31 1992
Poster of Final Shot: The Hank Gathers Story
Final Shot: The Hank Gathers Story
Nell Carter was
43 in Final Shot: The Hank Gathers Story
as 'Lucille Gathers'.
Wed, Apr 01 1992
Poster of Maid for Each Other
Maid for Each Other
Nell Carter was
43 in Maid for Each Other
as 'Jasmine Jones'.
Mon, Jan 13 1992
Poster of Voices That Care
Voices That Care
Nell Carter was
42 in Voices That Care
as 'Self - Choir Member'.
Thu, Feb 28 1991
Poster of Joan Rivers and Friends Salute Heidi Abromowitz
Joan Rivers and Friends Salute Heidi Abromowitz
Nell Carter was
39 in Joan Rivers and Friends Salute Heidi Abromowitz
as 'Nell Carter'.
Tue, Aug 16 1988
Poster of Irving Berlin's 100th Birthday Celebration
Irving Berlin's 100th Birthday Celebration
Nell Carter was
39 in Irving Berlin's 100th Birthday Celebration
as 'Self'.
Fri, May 27 1988
Poster of The Best of Broadway
The Best of Broadway
Nell Carter was
36 in The Best of Broadway
as 'Herself'.
Fri, May 24 1985
Poster of Night of 100 Stars II
Night of 100 Stars II
Nell Carter was
36 in Night of 100 Stars II
as 'Self'.
Sun, Mar 10 1985
Poster of Christmas in Washington
Christmas in Washington
Nell Carter was
36 in Christmas in Washington
Sun, Dec 16 1984
Poster of Ain't Misbehavin'
Ain't Misbehavin'
Nell Carter was
33 in Ain't Misbehavin'
as 'Performer'.
Mon, Jun 21 1982
Poster of Night of 100 Stars
Night of 100 Stars
Nell Carter was
33 in Night of 100 Stars
as 'Self'.
Mon, Mar 08 1982
Poster of Modern Problems
Modern Problems
Nell Carter was
33 in Modern Problems
as 'Dorita'.
Fri, Dec 25 1981
Poster of Back Roads
Back Roads
Nell Carter was
32 in Back Roads
as 'Waitress'.
Fri, Mar 13 1981
Poster of Baryshnikov on Broadway
Baryshnikov on Broadway
Nell Carter was
31 in Baryshnikov on Broadway
as 'Self'.
Thu, Apr 24 1980
Poster of Hair
Hair
Nell Carter was
30 in Hair
as 'Ain't Got No' / 'White Boys'.
Thu, Mar 15 1979
Poster of Cindy
Cindy
Nell Carter was
29 in Cindy
as 'Olive'.
Fri, Mar 24 1978

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Reba
Reba
Nell Carter was
53+ in Reba
First Air Date
Fri, Oct 05 2001
Poster of Seven Days
Seven Days
Nell Carter was
50+ in Seven Days
First Air Date
Wed, Oct 07 1998
Poster of Ally McBeal
Ally McBeal
Nell Carter was
48+ in Ally McBeal
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 08 1997
Poster of The Rosie O'Donnell Show
The Rosie O'Donnell Show
Nell Carter was
47+ in The Rosie O'Donnell Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jun 10 1996
Poster of Brotherly Love
Brotherly Love
Nell Carter was
47+ in Brotherly Love
as 'Nell Bascombe'.
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 16 1995
Poster of Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child
Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child
Nell Carter was
46+ in Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child
as 'Mary (voice)'.
First Air Date
Sun, Mar 12 1995
Poster of Spider-Man
Spider-Man
Nell Carter was
46+ in Spider-Man
as 'Glory Grant (voice)'.
First Air Date
Sat, Nov 19 1994
Poster of Touched by an Angel
Touched by an Angel
Nell Carter was
46+ in Touched by an Angel
as 'Cynthia Winslow'.
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 21 1994
Poster of Hangin' with Mr. Cooper
Hangin' with Mr. Cooper
Nell Carter was
44+ in Hangin' with Mr. Cooper
as 'P.J. Moore'.
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 22 1992
Poster of You Take the Kids
You Take the Kids
Nell Carter was
42+ in You Take the Kids
as 'Nell Kirkland'.
First Air Date
Sat, Dec 15 1990
Poster of Morton's by the Bay
Morton's by the Bay
Nell Carter was
40+ in Morton's by the Bay
as 'Maggie'.
First Air Date
Mon, May 29 1989
Poster of Jake and the Fatman
Jake and the Fatman
Nell Carter was
39+ in Jake and the Fatman
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 26 1987
Poster of Amen
Amen
Nell Carter was
38+ in Amen
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 27 1986
Poster of 227
227
Nell Carter was
37+ in 227
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 14 1985
Poster of Christmas in Washington
Christmas in Washington
Nell Carter was
34+ in Christmas in Washington
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Wed, Dec 15 1982
Poster of The Billy Crystal Comedy Hour
The Billy Crystal Comedy Hour
Nell Carter was
33+ in The Billy Crystal Comedy Hour
First Air Date
Sat, Jan 30 1982
Poster of Gimme a Break!
Gimme a Break!
Nell Carter was
33+ in Gimme a Break!
as 'Nell Harper'.
First Air Date
Thu, Oct 29 1981
Poster of The Big Show
The Big Show
Nell Carter was
31+ in The Big Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Tue, Mar 04 1980
Poster of The Misadventures of Sheriff Lobo
The Misadventures of Sheriff Lobo
Nell Carter was
31+ in The Misadventures of Sheriff Lobo
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 18 1979
Poster of People's Choice Awards
People's Choice Awards
Nell Carter was
26+ in People's Choice Awards
as 'Self - Presenter'.
First Air Date
Tue, Mar 04 1975
Poster of Great Performances
Great Performances
Nell Carter was
22+ in Great Performances
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Thu, Jan 28 1971
Poster of The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Nell Carter was
14+ in The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Oct 01 1962
Poster of The Oscars
The Oscars
Nell Carter was
4+ in The Oscars
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Thu, Mar 19 1953