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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.
Nell Carter was a singer and actress who starred in Broadway musicals and TV sitcoms. She had a distinctive voice, a feisty personality and a troubled life that ended with a fatal heart attack in 2003.
- January 1, 1
- Birmingham, Alabama, USA
- January 1, 1
- Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, California, USA
Nell Carter was a singer and actress who starred in Broadway musicals and TV sitcoms. She had a distinctive voice, a feisty personality and a turbulent personal life that included two divorces, a suicide attempt and diabetes complications.
- September 13, 1948
- January 23, 2003
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Jan 23, 2003 · The singer-actress, known for her roles in "Gimme a Break!" and "Ain't Misbehavin'," passed away in 2003. She had a big voice, a strong stage presence and a range of genres, from comedy to drama to musicals.
Nell Carter, the robustly sassy singer and actress who exploded onto the New York musical stage in the Fats Waller revue ''Ain't Misbehavin' '' and went on to become a popular television star...
Jan 23, 2003 · By Reuters. Jan. 23, 2003. LOS ANGELES - Singer-actress Nell Carter, best known for her role as the matronly housekeeper in the 1980s television sitcom "Gimme a Break", died Thursday of natural...
Jan 23, 2003 · Actress and singer Nell Carter died in her Beverly Hills, Ca. home Thursday at age 54. She is best known for her role as a sassy housekeeper on TV's Gimme a Break and her Tony-winning...