Where to watch Nell Carter in the UK
Find every Nell Carter film and TV show streaming, free, or available to rent in the UK. Updated daily — verified 2 August 2026.
Nell Carter 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 films streaming in the UK
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Nell Carter TV shows streaming in the UK
Selected TV credits featuring Nell Carter.
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- The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962) as Self
- Great Performances (1971) as Self
- Spider-Man (1994) as Glory Grant (voice)
- Jake and the Fatman (1987) Cast
- Touched by an Angel (1994) as Cynthia Winslow
- Reba (2001) as Dr. Susan Peters
- People's Choice Awards (1975) as Self - Presenter
- The Oscars (1953) as Self
- Ally McBeal (1997) as Harriet Pumple
- 227 (1985) Cast
- Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child (1995) as Mary (voice)
- Hangin' with Mr. Cooper (1992) as P.J. Moore
- Gimme a Break! (1981) as Nell Harper
- Seven Days (1998) Cast
- Brotherly Love (1995) as Nell Bascombe
- Amen (1986) Cast
- Can't Hurry Love (1995) as Mrs. Bradstock
- The Misadventures of Sheriff Lobo (1979) as Sgt. Hildy Jones
- The Rosie O'Donnell Show (1996) as Self
- Hair (1979) as Ain't Got No' / 'White Boys
- The Big Show (1980) as Self
- Christmas in Washington (1982) as Self
- Bebe's Kids (1992) as Vivian (voice)
- Night of 100 Stars (1982) as Self
- Night of 100 Stars II (1985) as Self
- The Grass Harp (1996) as Catherine Creek
- Swing (2003) as Grace
- Broadway's Lost Treasures II (2004) as Performer (segment "Ain't Misbehavin'")
- The Billy Crystal Comedy Hour (1982) Cast
- Back Roads (1981) as Waitress
- The Little Pageant That Could (2024) as Self (archive footage)
- The NBC All Star Hour: Let's All Be There (1985) Cast
- Fakin' Da Funk (1997) as Claire
- You Take the Kids (1990) as Nell Kirkland
- Perfect Fit (2000) as Mrs. Gordy
- Beyond Tara: The Extraordinary Life of Hattie McDaniel (2001) as Self
- We Wish You a Merry Christmas (1999) as Mrs. Claus (voice)
- Cindy (1978) as Olive
- Modern Problems (1981) as Dorita
- The Misery Brothers (1995) as Courtroom Singer
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What are Nell Carter's most popular films?
Most-watched Nell Carter films currently: Hair (1979), Bebe's Kids (1992), Night of 100 Stars (1982), Night of 100 Stars II (1985), The Grass Harp (1996).
What TV shows has Nell Carter appeared in?
Selected TV credits: The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962), Great Performances (1971), Spider-Man (1994), Jake and the Fatman (1987), Touched by an Angel (1994).
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