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Nell Carter

American actress and singer (1948-2003) · United States · On the map · Actors · Died at 54

Nell Carter was an American actress and singer.

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A life in dates

2003Died23 January 2003SwingFilm, 2003Grace2001RebaSeries, Dr. Susan PetersBeyond Tara: The Extraordinary Life of Hattie McDanielFilm, 20011999My Favorite Broadway: The Leading LadiesFilm1997Ally McBealSeries, Harriet PumpleFakin' Da FunkFilm, 1997Claire1995Brotherly LoveSeries, Nell BascombeThe Misery BrothersFilm, 1995Courtroom Singer1992Hangin' with Mr. CooperSeries, P.J. MooreBebe's KidsFilm, 1992Vivian (voice)1989Morton's by the BaySeries, Maggie1988Irving Berlin's 100th Birthday CelebrationFilm1986Nell Carter... Never Too Old to DreamFilm1985227Series1984Christmas in WashingtonFilm1981Gimme a Break!Series, Nell HarperBack RoadsFilm, 1981Waitress1980Baryshnikov on BroadwayFilm1979The Misadventures of Sheriff LoboSeries, Hildy Jones1978Theatre World AwardAwardCindyFilm, 1978Olive1971Great PerformancesSeries1953The OscarsSeries1948Born13 September 1948

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Close ties

  • Spider-Man: The Return of the Green Goblin 2002
  • Hair 1979
  • Bebe's Kids 1992
  • Modern Problems 1981

Filmography 37

61 credits on file

Television 24

Awards

Theatre World Award1978
Primetime Emmy Award for Individual Performance in a Variety or Music Program
Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Actress in a Musical
Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Musical
Golden Globe Award for Best Actress - Motion Picture Drama

About this person

Country
United States
Category
Actors
Type
Actor
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1948 to 2003 · aged 54