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AKA:
Nell-Ruth Carter
,
Nell Hardy
Birthplace:
Birmingham, Alabama
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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 off-Broadway throughout most of the 70s, beginning with the musical "Soon" (1970), better known for launching Richard Gere. She was in the ensemble cast of
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"
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