Nell Carter: Biography, Facts and Career
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Nell Carter (born Nell Ruth Hardy; September 13, 1948 – January 23, 2003) 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. 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.
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- Full name: Nell Carter
- Born: 1948-09-13
- Nationality: United States
- Known as: Musician
- Wikidata ID: Q271840
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Who is Nell Carter?
Nell Carter (born Nell Ruth Hardy; September 13, 1948 – January 23, 2003) was an American actress and singer. Carter began her career in 1970, singing in the theater, and later began work on television.
What nationality is Nell Carter?
Nell Carter is United States.
When was Nell Carter born?
Nell Carter was born on 1948-09-13.
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