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Nell Carter (born Nell Ruth Hardy; [5] [6] 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. Actress: Gimme a Break!. Her trademark sass complemented by a distinctively adenoidal voice that could out-snarl Eartha Kitt and Fran Drescher put together, short (4'11"), round, and robust Nell Carter was one indomitable, in-your-face firecracker...and it made her a star.
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- Birmingham, Alabama, USA
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- Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, California, USA
Nell Carter. Jump to Edit. Overview. Born. September 13, 1948 · Birmingham, Alabama, USA. Died. January 23, 2003 · Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, California, USA (heart attack brought on by complications from diabetes) Birth name. Nell Ruth Hardy. Height. 4′ 11″ (1.50 m) Mini Bio.
- September 13, 1948
- January 23, 2003
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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, 2013 · Nell Carter’s life was a study in extremes. She endured personal tragedies and chronic health problems, yet she achieved a level of success that most young singers and actors only dream of....
Jan 23, 2003 · Nell Carter, who played the stout, sassy housekeeper on the 1980s sitcom "Gimme a Break!" and won a Tony Award in 1978 for her sultry turn in the Broadway musical "Ain't Misbehavin'," died...
Jan 23, 2003 · BEVERLY HILLS, California (CNN) -- Actress and singer Nell Carter, best known for her role as the housekeeper in the TV sitcom "Gimme a Break!", died Thursday. She was 54. Carter's...