Nell Carter

Biography

Born 09/13/1948

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...
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Awards

In 1982, received Emmy for Outstanding Individual Achievement-Special Class
In 1978, received Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Actress in a Musical
In 1978, received Tony for Featured Actress in a Musical

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Highlights

In 2001, Performed her nightclub act at Feinstein's in NYC
In 1998, Became a regular panelist on the syndicated version of "The Match Game"
In 1996, Co-starred in "The Grass Harp"

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