Nell Carter

Acting

Born 13 September 1948Died 23 January 2003 (aged 54)Birmingham, Alabama, USA

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.