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Her trademark sass complimented by a distinctively adenoidal voice that... moreTrivia:
She played Miss Hannigan in the 20th Anniversary revival of "Annie" from... moreAwards:
Nominated for 2 Golden Globes. Another 1 win & 2 nominations moreNewsDesk:
(4 articles)
Angela Bassett would make Emmy history if she wins lead actress for 'ER' (From Gold Derby. 17 March 2009, 6:26 PM, PDT)
"Ain't Misbehavin'" Makes A Performance Stop In New York City
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Alternate Names:
Nell Ruth Carter | Nell-Ruth CarterFilmography
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1. | Swing (2003/I) | Grace | 2003 | - | 6.0 (93) |
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2. | "Ally McBeal" (1997) | Harriet Pumple (2 episodes, 2002) | 2002 | - | 7.0 (5,174) |
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3. | Back by Midnight (2002) | Waitress | 2002 | - | 4.5 (234) |
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4. | "Reba" (2001) | Dr. Susan Peters (3 episodes, 2001) | 2001 | - | 6.7 (2,325) |
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5. | "Seven Days" (1998) | Lucy (1 episode, 2001) | 2001 | - | 7.0 (741) |
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6. | "Touched by an Angel" (1994) | Cynthia Winslow (2 episodes, 2001) | 2001 | - | 5.4 (1,309) |
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7. | Sealed with a Kiss (1999) (TV) | Mrs. Wheatley | 1999 | - | 5.5 (158) |
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8. | Perfect Fit (1999) | Mrs. Gordy | 1999 | - | 4.9 (125) |
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9. | Special Delivery (1999/I) | 1999 | - | 4.9 (22) | |
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10. | We Wish You a Merry Christmas (1999) (V) | (voice) Mrs. Claus | 1999 | - | 4.7 (23) |
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11. | "Sparks" (1996) | Barbara Rogers (1 episode, 1997) | 1997 | - | 6.2 (29) |
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12. | "Brotherly Love" (1995) | Nell Bascombe (1 episode, 1997) | 1997 | - | 6.5 (313) |
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13. | "Spider-Man" (1994) | Glory Grant (2 episodes, 1995-1997) | 1997 | - | 8.4 (2,367) |
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14. | Fakin' Da Funk (1997) | Claire | 1997 | - | 5.4 (294) |
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15. | "The Blues Brothers Animated Series" (1997) | Betty Smythe (1 episode) | 1997 | - | 1.8 (15) |
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16. | The Proprietor (1996) | Millie Jackson | 1996 | - | 5.6 (133) |
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17. | "Can't Hurry Love" (1995) | Mrs. Bradstock (1 episode, 1996) | 1996 | - | 7.7 (7) |
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18. | The Grass Harp (1995) | Catherine Creek | 1995 | - | 6.4 (865) |
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19. | "Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child" (1995) | Mary (unknown episodes) | 1995 | - | 5.3 (131) |
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20. | The Crazysitter (1995) | The Warden | 1995 | - | 4.2 (170) |
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21. | "Hangin' with Mr. Cooper" (1992) | P.J. Moore (4 episodes, 1993-1995) | 1994 | - | 5.8 (503) |
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22. | Bébé's Kids (1992) | (voice) Vivian | 1992 | - | 5.3 (1,202) |
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23. | "Jake and the Fatman" (1987) | Ethel Mae Haven (1 episode, 1992) | 1992 | - | 6.5 (306) |
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24. | Final Shot: The Hank Gathers Story (1992) (TV) | Lucille Gathers | 1992 | - | 6.5 (97) |
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25. | Maid for Each Other (1992) (TV) | Jasmine Jones | 1992 | - | 5.0 (55) |
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26. | "You Take the Kids" (1990) | Nell Kirkland (1 episode, 1990) | 1990 | - | - |
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27. | "227" (1985) | Beverly Morris (1 episode, 1989) | 1989 | - | 6.8 (236) |
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28. | "Gimme a Break!" (1981) | Nellie Ruth 'Nell' Harper (137 episodes, 1981-1987) | 1987 | - | 5.8 (241) |
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29. | "Amen" (1986) | Bess Richards (1 episode, 1986) | 1986 | - | 6.4 (193) |
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30. | "The Billy Crystal Comedy Hour" (1982) | (1 episode, 1982) | 1982 | - | 6.4 (8) |
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31. | Modern Problems (1981) | Dorita | 1981 | - | 4.4 (2,000) |
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32. | "The Misadventures of Sheriff Lobo" (1979) | Sgt. Hildy Jones (15 episodes, 1980-1981) | 1981 | - | 6.1 (89) |
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33. | Back Roads (1981) | Waitress | 1981 | - | 5.5 (279) |
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34. | Hair (1979) | Ain't Got No/White Boys | 1979 | - | 7.1 (10,981) |
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35. | "Ryan's Hope" (1975) | Ethel Green (11 episodes, 1978-1979) | 1979 | - | 6.7 (106) |
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36. | Cindy (1978) (TV) | (as Nell-Ruth Carter) Olive | 1978 | - | 7.3 (82) |
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1. | "Great Performances" (1972) | (2 episodes, 1985-2004) | 2004 | - | 8.4 (106) |
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2. | Swing (2003/I) | (performer: "Amazing Grace", "Is You Is or Is You Ain't My Baby", "Night Angel") | 2003 | - | 6.0 (93) |
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3. | "Ally McBeal" (1997) | (1 episode, 2002) | 2002 | - | 7.0 (5,174) |
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4. | My Favorite Broadway: The Leading Ladies (1999) (TV) | (performer: "Mean to Me") | 1999 | - | 6.7 (105) |
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5. | The Proprietor (1996) | (performer: "Will the Circle Be Unbroken") | 1996 | - | 5.6 (133) |
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6. | The 65th Annual Academy Awards (1993) (TV) | (performer: "Friend Like Me") | 1993 | - | 6.1 (224) |
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7. | "Gimme a Break!" (1981) | (unknown episodes) | 1981 | - | 5.8 (241) |
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8. | The 35th Annual Tony Awards (1981) (TV) | (performer: "I've Got A Feeling I'm Falling") | 1981 | - | 4.4 (16) |
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1. | "E! True Hollywood Story" (1996) | Herself (1 episode, 2003) | 2003 | - | - |
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2. | Inside TV Land: African Americans in Television (2002) (TV) | Herself | 2002 | - | 3.9 (54) |
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3. | "Weakest Link" (2001) | Herself (1 episode, 2001) | 2001 | - | 5.1 (200) |
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4. | Beyond Tara: The Extraordinary Life of Hattie McDaniel (2001) (TV) | Herself | 2001 | - | 5.2 (22) |
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5. | In Performance at the White House (2001) (TV) | 2001 | - | 4.2 (6) | |
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6. | The Tulsa Lynching of 1921: A Hidden Story (2000) (TV) | 2000 | - | 7.4 (6) | |
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7. | "Great Performances" (1972) | Herself (2 episodes, 1985-1999) | 1999 | - | 8.4 (106) |
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8. | My Favorite Broadway: The Leading Ladies (1999) (TV) | Herself | 1999 | - | 6.7 (105) |
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9. | Stars Over Mississippi (1999) (TV) | Herself | 1999 | - | - |
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10. | "Match Game" (1998) | Herself / panelist (unknown episodes) | 1998 | - | 6.0 (11) |
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11. | The 52nd Annual Tony Awards (1998) (TV) | Himself - Presenter | 1998 | - | 6.6 (29) |
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12. | The 51st Annual Tony Awards (1997) (TV) | Herself | 1997 | - | 7.0 (41) |
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13. | "The Rosie O'Donnell Show" (1996) | Herself (1 episode, 1996) | 1996 | - | 3.6 (556) |
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14. | Marvin Hamlisch & the Pittsburgh Pops (1996) (TV) | Herself | 1996 | - | - |
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15. | You Don't Know Jack: Volume 2 (1996) (VG) | (voice) Herself - Celebrity Guest Appearance | 1996 | - | - |
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16. | The 48th Annual Tony Awards (1994) (TV) | Herself - Presenter | 1994 | - | 6.3 (6) |
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17. | The 65th Annual Academy Awards (1993) (TV) | Herself - Performer | 1993 | - | 6.1 (224) |
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18. | In a New Light: A Call to Action in the War Against AIDS (1992) (TV) | Herself | 1992 | - | 7.0 (9) |
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19. | Voices that Care (1991) (TV) | Herself - Choir Member | 1991 | - | 4.5 (94) |
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20. | The 48th Annual Golden Globe Awards (1991) (TV) | Herself | 1991 | - | 6.4 (7) |
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21. | 70th Annual Miss America Pageant (1990) (TV) | Herself - Judge | 1990 | - | - |
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22. | Sammy Davis, Jr. 60th Anniversary Celebration (1990) (TV) | Herself | 1990 | - | 6.7 (34) |
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23. | The 4th Annual American Comedy Awards (1990) (TV) | Herself | 1990 | - | - |
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24. | "Lou Rawls Parade of Stars" (1984) | Herself (1 episode, 1989) | 1989 | - | - |
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25. | The 43rd Annual Tony Awards (1989) (TV) | Herself - Presenter | 1989 | - | 6.0 (5) |
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26. | The 3rd Annual American Comedy Awards (1989) (TV) | Herself | 1989 | - | - |
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27. | The 42nd Annual Tony Awards (1988) (TV) | Herself - Performer | 1988 | - | 3.2 (12) |
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28. | Irving Berlin's 100th Birthday Celebration (1988) (TV) | Herself | 1988 | - | 8.6 (11) |
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29. | Las Vegas: An All-Star 75th Anniversary (1987) (TV) | Herself | 1987 | - | - |
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30. | "The New Hollywood Squares" (1986) | Herself - Guest Appearance / Guest Appearance (7 episodes, 1986-1987) | 1987 | - | 5.5 (26) |
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31. | The 13th Annual People's Choice Awards (1987) (TV) | Herself | 1987 | - | 6.2 (14) |
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32. | "The Late Show" (1986) | Herself (1 episode, 1987) | 1987 | - | 7.0 (7) |
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33. | 19th Annual NAACP Image Awards (1987) (TV) | Herself | 1987 | - | 4.1 (19) |
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34. | NBC 60th Anniversary Celebration (1986) (TV) | Herself | 1986 | - | 4.6 (26) |
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35. | Nell Carter Special (1986) (TV) | Herself | 1986 | - | - |
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36. | The 40th Annual Tony Awards (1986) (TV) | Herself - Presenter & Performer | 1986 | - | - |
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37. | Circus of the Stars #10 (1985) (TV) | Herself | 1985 | - | 4.0 (20) |
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38. | "Santa Barbara" (1984) | Herself (2 episodes, 1985) | 1985 | - | 5.8 (550) |
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39. | Night of 100 Stars II (1985) (TV) | Herself | 1985 | - | 6.4 (18) |
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40. | Joan Rivers and Friends Salute Heidi Abromowitz (1985) (TV) | Herself | 1985 | - | 4.3 (22) |
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41. | "TV's Bloopers & Practical Jokes" (1984) | Herself (1 episode, 1984) | 1984 | - | 6.6 (41) |
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42. | Dean Martin Celebrity Roast: Mr. T (1984) (TV) | Herself | 1984 | - | 9.2 (6) |
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43. | The NBC All Star Hour (1983) (TV) | Herself | 1983 | - | 8.2 (5) |
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44. | Ain't Misbehavin' (1982) (TV) | Herself | 1982 | - | 9.5 (118) |
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45. | Night of 100 Stars (1982) (TV) | Herself | 1982 | - | 7.0 (108) |
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46. | The 35th Annual Tony Awards (1981) (TV) | Herself - Presenter & Performer | 1981 | - | 4.4 (16) |
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47. | "The Big Show" (1980) | Herself (3 episodes, 1980) | 1980 | - | - |
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48. | Baryshnikov on Broadway (1980) (TV) | Herself | 1980 | - | 8.8 (14) |
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49. | "The Mike Douglas Show" (1961) | Herself (1 episode, 1980) | 1980 | - | 7.6 (80) |
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50. | "The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson" (1962) | Herself (1 episode, 1980) | 1980 | - | 8.3 (463) |
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Additional Details
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Performed at a 1996 AIDS benefit that was a tribute to veteran actress Angela Lansbury. morePublicity Listings:
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