Biography
Energetic, roly-poly singing actress best known as the housekeeper/star of the 1980s NBC sitcom "Gimme a Break", Nell Carter had made her mark on stage earning both an Obie and a Tony for her work in the 1977-78 Fats Waller musical "Ain't Misbehavin'". She became a beloved TV performer, but a near-deadly bout with an aneurysm and other woes put her out of commission for much of the early 90s.
Carter was a musical performer in New York on and …
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Career Milestones
| Had recurring role on "Hanging With Mr. Cooper" | ||
| Starred on NBC sitcom "Gimme a Break" | ||
| Toured as Miss Hannigan in revival of stage musical "Annie" | ||
1964 | While still in junior high school began singing with group The Renaissance Ensemble | |
1970 | Made her stage debut in "Soon" | |
1975 | Appeared on soap opera "Ryan's Hope" | |
1977 | Starred on Broadway in "Ain't Misbehavin'" | |
1978 | Made TV-movie debut in "Cindy" | |
1979 | Made film debut in small singing bit "Hair" | |
1980 | Co-starred in series "Lobo" | |
1981 | Starred in TV version of "Ain't Misbehavin'" | |
1990 | Returned to series TV with "You Take the Kids" | |
1991 | Starred in a multi-racial production of "Hello, Dolly!" at the Long Beach Civic Light Opera in California | |
1992 | Provided voice for animated feature "Bebe's Kids" | |
1996 | Co-starred in "The Grass Harp" | |
1998 | Became a regular panelist on the syndicated version of "The Match Game" | |
2001 | Performed her nightclub act at Feinstein's in NYC | |
Awards
1978 | Tony Award for Actress (Featured Role--Musical) |
1982 | Golden Globe Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series - Comedy Or Musical in Gimme a Break |
1982 | Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Individual Achievement - Special Class in Ain't Misbehavin' |
1982 | Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series in Gimme a Break |
1983 | Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series in Gimme a Break |
1984 | Golden Globe Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series - Comedy Or Musical in Gimme a Break |