| First Name | Nell |
| Last Name | Carter |
| Full Name at Birth | Nell Ruth Hardy |
| Age | 54 (age at death) |
| Date of Birth | September 13, 1948 |
| Birthplace | Birmingham, AL |
| Date of Death | January 23, 2003 |
| Location of Death | Beverly Hills, CA |
| Cause of Death | Diabetes complications |
| Height | 4' 11" (150 cm) |
| Star Sign | Virgo |
| Religion | Jewish |
| Ethnicity | Black |
| Nationality | American |
| University | Bill Russell's School of Drama (three years) |
| Occupation Category | Actress |
| Claim to Fame | Housekeeper on Gimme a Break!, Hangin with Mr. Coo |
Nell Carter (September 13, 1948 – January 23, 2003) was an American singer, and film, stage, and television actress. She won a Tony Award for her performance in the Broadway musical Ain't Misbehavin', as well as an Emmy Award for her reprisal of the role on television. She also received Emmy and Golden Globe nominations for her starring role in the long-running 1980s’ sitcom Gimme a Break!.
Selected Nell Carter film and TV show credits: