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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Movies (Acting Roles)

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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'.
Movie Released: 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'")'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 26 2004
Poster of Swing
Swing
Nell Carter would have been no older than 54 in Swing as 'Grace'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 09 2003
Poster of Perfect Fit
Perfect Fit
Nell Carter was 52 in Perfect Fit as 'Mrs. Gordy'.
Movie Released: 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
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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)'.
Movie Released: 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)'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 12 1997
Poster of Fakin' Da Funk
Fakin' Da Funk
Nell Carter was 48 in Fakin' Da Funk as 'Claire'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 17 1996
Poster of The Proprietor
The Proprietor
Nell Carter was 47 in The Proprietor as 'Millie Jackson'.
Movie Released: Mon, Sep 09 1996
Poster of The Grass Harp
The Grass Harp
Nell Carter was 46 in The Grass Harp as 'Catherine Creek'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 10 1995
Poster of The Misery Brothers
The Misery Brothers
Nell Carter was 46 in The Misery Brothers as 'Courtroom Singer'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 1995
Poster of The Crazysitter
The Crazysitter
Nell Carter was 46 in The Crazysitter as 'The Warden'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 31 1994
Poster of Bebe's Kids
Bebe's Kids
Nell Carter was 43 in Bebe's Kids as 'Vivian (voice)'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 13 1992
Poster of Voices That Care
Voices That Care
Nell Carter was 42 in Voices That Care as 'Self - Choir Member'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 10 1985
Poster of Christmas in Washington
Christmas in Washington
Nell Carter was 36 in Christmas in Washington
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 16 1984
Poster of Ain't Misbehavin'
Ain't Misbehavin'
Nell Carter was 33 in Ain't Misbehavin' as 'Performer'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Mon, Mar 08 1982
Poster of Modern Problems
Modern Problems
Nell Carter was 33 in Modern Problems as 'Dorita'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 25 1981
Poster of Back Roads
Back Roads
Nell Carter was 32 in Back Roads as 'Waitress'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 13 1981
Poster of Baryshnikov on Broadway
Baryshnikov on Broadway
Nell Carter was 31 in Baryshnikov on Broadway as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 24 1980
Poster of Hair
Hair
Nell Carter was 30 in Hair as 'Ain't Got No' / 'White Boys'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 15 1979
Poster of Cindy
Cindy
Nell Carter was 29 in Cindy as 'Olive'.
Movie Released: 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
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 05 2001
Poster of Seven Days
Seven Days
Nell Carter was 50+ in Seven Days
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 07 1998
Poster of Ally McBeal
Ally McBeal
Nell Carter was 48+ in Ally McBeal
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jun 10 1996
Poster of Brotherly Love
Brotherly Love
Nell Carter was 47+ in Brotherly Love as 'Nell Bascombe'.
TV Show Released: 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)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Mar 12 1995
Poster of Spider-Man
Spider-Man
Nell Carter was 46+ in Spider-Man as 'Glory Grant (voice)'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 26 1987
Poster of Amen
Amen
Nell Carter was 38+ in Amen
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 27 1986
Poster of 227
227
Nell Carter was 37+ in 227
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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 as 'Sgt. Hildy Jones'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Mar 04 1975
Poster of Great Performances
Great Performances
Nell Carter was 22+ in Great Performances as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 01 1962
Poster of The Oscars
The Oscars
Nell Carter was 4+ in The Oscars as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Mar 19 1953