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 2004 Back by Midnight
Waitress
 2003/I Swing
Grace
 2002 Ally McBeal (TV Series)
Harriet Pumple
- One Hundred Tears (2002) ... Harriet Pumple
- Playing with Matches (2002) ... Harriet Pumple
 2001 Reba (TV Series)
Dr. Susan Peters
- Someone's at the Gyno with Reba (2001) ... Dr. Susan Peters
- The Honeymoon's Over or Now What? (2001) ... Dr. Susan Peters
- Pilot (2001) ... Dr. Susan Peters
 2001 Seven Days (TV Series)
Lucy
- Live: From Death Row (2001) ... Lucy
 2001 Touched by an Angel (TV Series)
Cynthia Winslow
- Shallow Water: Part 2 (2001) ... Cynthia Winslow
- Shallow Water: Part 1 (2001) ... Cynthia Winslow
 2001 Blue's Clues (TV Series)
Mother Nature
- Environments (2001) ... Mother Nature (voice)
 2000 Perfect Fit
Mrs. Gordy
 1999/I Special Delivery
 1999 We Wish You a Merry Christmas (Video)
Mrs. Claus (voice)
 1999 Sealed with a Kiss (TV Movie)
Mrs. Wheatley
 1999 Follow Your Heart
Bus Driver
 1997 The Blues Brothers Animated Series (TV Series)
Betty Smythe
- Strange Death of Betty Smythe ... Betty Smythe (voice)
 1997 Fakin' Da Funk
Claire
 1997 Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child (TV Series)
Mary
- Mother Goose (1997) ... Mary (voice)
 1997 Mother Goose: A Rappin' and Rhymin' Special (TV Movie)
Mary (voice)
 1997 Sparks (TV Series)
Barbara Rogers
- Hoop Schemes (1997) ... Barbara Rogers
 1997 Brotherly Love (TV Series)
Nell Bascombe
- Paging Nell (1997) ... Nell Bascombe
 1995-1997 Spider-Man: The Animated Series (TV Series)
Glory Grant
- Partners in Danger Chapter 1: Guilty (1997) ... Glory Grant (voice)
- Day of the Chameleon (1995) ... Glory Grant (voice)
 1996 The Proprietor
Millie Jackson
 1996 Can't Hurry Love (TV Series)
Mrs. Bradstock
- The Rent Strike (1996) ... Mrs. Bradstock
 1995 The Misery Brothers
Courtroom Singer
 1995 The Grass Harp
Catherine Creek
 1993-1995 Hangin' with Mr. Cooper (TV Series)
P.J. Moore
- High Hopes (1995) ... P.J. Moore
- Guys' Night Out (1995) ... P.J. Moore
- The Matchmaker (1995) ... P.J. Moore
- Here Comes the Groom (1995) ... P.J. Moore
- Hero (1995) ... P.J. Moore
- Down in the Dumps (1995) ... P.J. Moore
- The Ringer (1995) ... P.J. Moore
- True Lies (1995) ... P.J. Moore
- One Is the Loneliest Number (1995) ... P.J. Moore
- Coach (1995) ... P.J. Moore (credit only)
- Christmas Show (1994) ... P.J. Moore
- Clothes Make the Man (1994) ... P.J. Moore
- True Romance (1994) ... P.J. Moore
- My Achy Breaky Back (1994) ... P.J. Moore
- House Guest (1994) ... P.J. Moore
- Instant Replay (1994) ... P.J. Moore
- Mo Money (1994) ... P.J. Moore
- Matinee (1994) ... P.J. Moore
- He Said, She Said (1994) ... P.J. Moore
- Between Friends (1994) ... P.J. Moore (credit only)
- My Bodyguard (1994) ... P.J. Moore (credit only)
- Call Me Irresponsible (1994) ... P.J. Moore
- Hangin' with Mrs. Cooper (1994) ... P.J. Moore
- Double Cheeseburger, Hold the Diploma (1994) ... P.J. Moore
- Pros and Convicts (1994) ... P.J. Moore
- Truth or Consequences (1994) ... P.J. Moore
- Wedding Bell Blues (1994) ... P.J. Moore
- The Courtship of Mark Cooper (1994) ... P.J. Moore
- It's My Party and I'll Die If I Want To (1994) ... P.J. Moore
- For Whom the Heck the Bell Tolls (1994) ... P.J. Moore
- Private School (1993) ... P.J. Moore
- Santa's Got a Brand New Bag (1993) ... P.J. Moore
- Air Cooper (1993) ... P.J. Moore
- Prince of Soul (1993) ... P.J. Moore
- Seoul Shake (1993) ... P.J. Moore
- The Goodbye Girl (1993) ... P.J. Moore (credit only)
- Father Fairest (1993) ... P.J. Moore
- Free at Last (1993) ... P.J. Moore
- Limpin' Lizards (1993) ... P.J. Moore
- School's a Drag (1993) ... P.J. Moore
- Slumber Party (1993) ... P.J. Moore (credit only)
- Baby Love (1993) ... P.J. Moore (credit only)
 1994 The Crazysitter
The Warden
 1992 Bebe's Kids
Vivian (voice)
 1992 Jake and the Fatman (TV Series)
Ethel Mae Haven
- Ain't Misbehavin' (1992) ... Ethel Mae Haven
 1992 Final Shot: The Hank Gathers Story (TV Movie)
Lucille Gathers
 1992 Maid for Each Other (TV Movie)
Jasmine Jones
 1990-1991 You Take the Kids (TV Series)
Nell Kirkland
- Bad Boy (1991) ... Nell Kirkland
- What I Did for Love (1991) ... Nell Kirkland
- The Eggs & I (1990) ... Nell Kirkland
- Pilot (1990) ... Nell Kirkland
 1990 Shalom Sesame (TV Series)
Olive Tree
- Chanukah (1990) ... Olive Tree (voice)
 1990 Carol & Company (TV Series)
Dakota
- Spudnik (1990) ... Dakota
 1989 227 (TV Series)
Beverly Morris
- Take My Diva... Please! (1989) ... Beverly Morris
 1981-1987 Gimme a Break! (TV Series)
Nell Harper
- Mama's Date (1987) ... Nell Harper
- Someday My Prince... (1987) ... Nell Harper
- Save the Church (1987) ... Nell Harper
- Parents' Week: Part 2 (1987) ... Nell Harper
- Parents' Week: Part 1 (1987) ... Nell Harper
- Joey, the Gigolo (1987) ... Nell Harper
- Joey's Hero (1987) ... Nell Harper
- Joey's Teacher (1987) ... Nell Harper
- Joey's First Crush (1987) ... Nell Harper
- The Window: Part 2 (1987) ... Nell Harper
- The Window: Part 1 (1987) ... Nell Harper
- The Loan (1987) ... Nell Harper
- Nell's Secret Admirer (1987) ... Nell Harper
- Christmas in New York (1986) ... Nell Harper
- The Scam (1986) ... Nell Harper
- Joey the Gambler (1986) ... Nell Harper
- Harry the Hamster (1986) ... Nell Harper
- Nell, the Boss (1986) ... Nell Harper
- I Love New York (1986) ... Nell Harper
- The Apartment (1986) ... Nell Harper
- Nell Goes Back to New York (1986) ... Nell Harper
- Joey Meets Matthew (1986) ... Nell Harper
- Below Sea Level (1986) ... Nell Harper
- Sam Goes to College: Part 2 (1986) ... Nell Harper
- Sam Goes to College: Part 1 (1986) ... Nell Harper
- The Purse Snatcher (1986) ... Nell Harper
- Found Money (1986) ... Nell Harper
- Katie's Korner (1986) ... Nell Harper
- Getting to Know You (1986) ... Nell Harper
- Family Reunion (1986) ... Nell Harper
- Pride and Prejudice (1986) ... Nell Harper
- A Lesson for Nell (1986) ... Nell Harper
- The Gun (1986) ... Nell Harper
- Bienvenido, Jonathan (1986) ... Nell Harper
- Second Chance: Part 2 (1986) ... Nell Harper
- Second Chance: Part 1 (1986) ... Nell Harper
- Snippets (1985) ... Nell Harper
- Katie's Apartment (1985) ... Nell Harper
- Nell's Gifted Child (1985) ... Nell Harper
- Nell's New Car (1985) ... Nell Harper
- The Elevator (1985) ... Nell Harper
- Sam's Little Girl (1985) ... Nell Harper
- Mama (1985) ... Nell Harper
- So Long, Jonathan (1985) ... Nell Harper
- Addy's Goodbye (1985) ... Nell Harper
- The Man from Zoron (1985) ... Nell Harper
- Ship of Fools: Part 2 (1985) ... Nell Harper
- Ship of Fools: Part 1 (1985) ... Nell Harper
- Joey's Train (1985) ... Nell Harper
- Julie's Birthday (1985) ... Nell Harper
- Friendship (1985) ... Nell Harper
- Monkey See, Monkey Do (1985) ... Nell Harper
- Police Mamas (1985) ... Nell Harper
- Cat Story (1985) ... Nell Harper
- The Lookalike (1985) ... Nell Harper
- Earthquake (1985) ... Nell Harper
- Alabamy Bound: Part 2 (1985) ... Nell Harper
- Alabamy Bound: Part 1 (1985) ... Nell Harper
- The Gift (1985) ... Nell Harper
- The Answering Machine (1985) ... Nell Harper
- Grandpa's Will (1985) ... Nell Harper
- The Spirit of Christmas (1984) ... Nell Harper
- TV or Not TV (1984) ... Nell Harper
- Baby of the Family (1984) ... Nell Harper
- Julie's Lie (1984) ... Nell Harper
- Carl's Delicate Moment (1984) ... Nell Harper
- Daddy's Little Girl (1984) ... Nell Harper
- Breakdance (1984) ... Nell Harper
- Who Dunnit? (1984) ... Nell Harper
- Sam's First Love (1984) ... Nell Harper
- Grandpa's Secret Life (1984) ... Nell Harper
- Nell's Birthday (1984) ... Nell Harper
- New Orleans: Part 2 (1984) ... Nell Harper
- New Orleans: Part 1 (1984) ... Nell Harper
- Class of '84 (1984) ... Nell Harper
- The Center (1984) ... Nell Harper
- Katie's College (1984) ... Nell Harper
- Rodeo (1984) ... Nell Harper
- The Big Apple: Part 2 (1984) ... Nell Harper
- The Big Apple: Part 1 (1984) ... Nell Harper
- Valentine (1984) ... Nell Harper
- Knock Three Times (1984) ... Nell Harper
- Flashback (1984) ... Nell Harper
- Samantha's Protest (1984) ... Nell Harper
- James Returns (1984) ... Nell Harper
- Herbie (1984) ... Nell Harper
- A Kanisky Christmas (1983) ... Nell Harper
- Grandpa's Rebellion (1983) ... Nell Harper
- Nell's Friend (1983) ... Nell Harper
- Melissa (1983) ... Nell Harper
- The Mayor (1983) ... Nell Harper
- Joey: Part 2 (1983) ... Nell Harper
- Joey: Part 1 (1983) ... Nell Harper
- Katie's Commitment (1983) ... Nell Harper
- The Way to a Man's Heart (1983) ... Nell Harper
- The Groupie (1983) ... Nell Harper
- Nell Gets Sick (1983) ... Nell Harper
- Nell and the Kid (1983) ... Nell Harper
- Glenlawn Street Blues (1983) ... Nell Harper
- Grandpa Robs a Bank (1983) ... Nell Harper
- Eddie Gets Married (1983) ... Nell Harper
- The Return of the Doo-Wop Girls (1983) ... Nell Harper
- The Custody Suit (1983) ... Nell Harper
- The Centerfold: Part 2 (1983) ... Nell Harper
- The Centerfold: Part 1 (1983) ... Nell Harper
- Julie Smokes (1983) ... Nell Harper
- Love, Kidney (1983) ... Nell Harper
- Love Thy Neighbor (1982) ... Nell Harper
- Nell Goes Door to Door (1982) ... Nell Harper
- Sam Faces Death (1982) ... Nell Harper
- Katie Steals Julie's Jock (1982) ... Nell Harper
- The Chief's Gay Evening (1982) ... Nell Harper
- Porko's II (1982) ... Nell Harper
- Take My Baby, Please (1982) ... Nell Harper
- Grandpa's Visit (1982) ... Nell Harper
- Sam's Imaginary Friend (1982) ... Nell Harper
- Brother Ed and the Hooker (1982) ... Nell Harper
- Nell Goes to Jail (1982) ... Nell Harper
- An Unmarried Couple (1982) ... Nell Harper
- The Robbery (1982) ... Nell Harper
- Sam's Affair (1982) ... Nell Harper
- Hot Muffins (1982) ... Nell Harper
- Grandma Fools Around (1982) ... Nell Harper
- Samantha Steals a Squad Car (1982) ... Nell Harper
- Nell Goes Home (1982) ... Nell Harper
- The Emergency (1982) ... Nell Harper
- Katie the Cheat (1982) ... Nell Harper
- Nell's Ex (1982) ... Nell Harper
- Julie's First Love (1982) ... Nell Harper
- Julie's Rejection (1981) ... Nell Harper
- Your Prisoner is Dead (1981) ... Nell Harper
- A Man in Nell's Room (1981) ... Nell Harper
- Do or Diet (1981) ... Nell Harper
- Mom's Birthday (1981) ... Nell Harper
- The Second Time Around (1981) ... Nell Harper
- A Good Man Is Hard to Find (1981) ... Nell Harper
- Katie the Crook (1981) ... Nell Harper
 1986 Amen (TV Series)
Bess Richards
- The Courtship of Bess Richards (1986) ... Bess Richards
 1985 Santa Barbara (TV Series)
Nell Carter
- Episode #1.242 (1985) ... Nell Carter
- Episode #1.240 (1985) ... Nell Carter
 1981 Modern Problems
Dorita
 1980-1981 The Misadventures of Sheriff Lobo (TV Series)
Sgt. Hildy Jones
- Keep on Buckin' (1981) ... Sgt. Hildy Jones (as Nell Ruth Carter)
- The Roller Disco Karate Kaper (1981) ... Sgt. Hildy Jones
- Lobo and the Pirates (1981) ... Sgt. Hildy Jones (as Nell Ruth Carter)
- What're Girls Like You Doing in a Bank Like This? (1981) ... Sgt. Hildy Jones (as Nell Ruth Carter)
- The Cowboy Connection (1981) ... Sgt. Hildy Jones (as Nell Ruth Carter)
- Bang, Bang... You're Dead! (1981) ... Sgt. Hildy Jones (as Nell Ruth Carter)
- The French Follies Caper (1981) ... Sgt. Hildy Jones (as Nell Ruth Carter)
- Another Day, Another Bomb (1981) ... Sgt. Hildy Jones (as Nell Ruth Carter)
- Sex and the Single Cop (1981) ... Sgt. Hildy Jones (as Nell Ruth Carter)
- Co-eds with Sticky Fingers (1981) ... Sgt. Hildy Jones (as Nell Ruth Carter)
- Airsick - 1981 (1981) ... Sgt. Hildy Jones (as Nell Ruth Carter)
- Macho Man (1981) ... Sgt. Hildy Jones (as Nell Ruth Carter)
- The Fastest Women Around (1981) ... Sgt. Hildy Jones
- The Girls with the Stolen Bodies (1981) ... Sgt. Hildy Jones
- The Dirtiest Girls in Town (1980) ... Sgt. Hildy Jones (as Nell Ruth Carter)
 1981 Back Roads
Waitress
 1979 Hair
Ain't Got No' / 'White Boys
 1978-1979 Ryan's Hope (TV Series)
Ethel Green
- Episode #1.947 (1979) ... Ethel Green
- Episode #1.945 (1979) ... Ethel Green
- Episode #1.937 (1979) ... Ethel Green
- Episode #1.933 (1979) ... Ethel Green
- Episode #1.932 (1979) ... Ethel Green
- Episode #1.926 (1979) ... Ethel Green
- Episode #1.917 (1979) ... Ethel Green
- Episode #1.915 (1979) ... Ethel Green
- Episode #1.854 (1978) ... Ethel Green
- Episode #1.840 (1978) ... Ethel Green
- Episode #1.839 (1978) ... Ethel Green
- Episode #1.838 (1978) ... Ethel Green
 1978 Cindy (TV Movie)
Olive (as Nell-Ruth Carter)
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 1985-2004 Great Performances (TV Series) (performer - 3 episodes)
- Broadway's Lost Treasures II (2004) ... (performer: "The Ladies Who Sing With the Band")
- My Favorite Broadway: The Leading Ladies (1999) ... (performer: "Ain't Misbehavin' / Mean to Me")
- The Best of Broadway (1985) ... (performer: "Cash For Your Trash", "Mean To Me")
 2003/I Swing (performer: "Amazing Grace", "Is You Is or Is You Ain't My Baby", "Night Angel")
 2002 Ally McBeal (TV Series) (performer - 1 episode)
- One Hundred Tears (2002) ... (performer: "We Gotta Get You a Woman" - uncredited)
 1997 Brotherly Love (TV Series) (performer - 1 episode)
- Paging Nell (1997) ... (performer: "Precious Lord, Take My Hand" - uncredited)
 1996 The Proprietor (performer: "Will the Circle Be Unbroken")
 1993 The 65th Annual Academy Awards (TV Special) (performer: "Friend Like Me")
 1991 Voices That Care (TV Movie documentary) (performer: "Voices That Care")
 1989 The 43rd Annual Tony Awards (TV Special) (performer: "Mean to Me")
 1988 Dolly (TV Series) (performer - 1 episode)
- Episode #1.20 (1988) ... (performer: "Operator / I'll Fly Away", "Back In The High Life Again")
 1981-1987 Gimme a Break! (TV Series) (performer - 137 episodes)
- Mama's Date (1987) ... (performer: "'Gimme a Break!'" (Theme Song))
- Someday My Prince... (1987) ... (performer: "'Gimme a Break!'" (Theme Song))
- Save the Church (1987) ... (performer: "'Gimme a Break!'" (Theme Song), "Precious Lord, Take My Hand" (uncredited))
- Parents' Week: Part 2 (1987) ... (performer: "'Gimme a Break!'" (Theme Song))
- Parents' Week: Part 1 (1987) ... (performer: "'Gimme a Break!'" (Theme Song))
- Joey, the Gigolo (1987) ... (performer: "'Gimme a Break!'" (Theme Song))
- Joey's Hero (1987) ... (performer: "'Gimme a Break!'" (Theme Song))
- Joey's Teacher (1987) ... (performer: "'Gimme a Break!'" (Theme Song))
- Joey's First Crush (1987) ... (performer: "'Gimme a Break!'" (Theme Song))
- The Window: Part 2 (1987) ... (performer: "'Gimme a Break!'" (Theme Song))
- The Window: Part 1 (1987) ... (performer: "'Gimme a Break!'" (Theme Song))
- The Loan (1987) ... (performer: "'Gimme a Break!'" (Theme Song))
- Nell's Secret Admirer (1987) ... (performer: "'Gimme a Break!'" (Theme Song))
- Christmas in New York (1986) ... (performer: "'Gimme a Break!'" (Theme Song))
- The Scam (1986) ... (performer: "'Gimme a Break!'" (Theme Song))
- Joey the Gambler (1986) ... (performer: "'Gimme a Break!'" (Theme Song))
- Harry the Hamster (1986) ... (performer: "'Gimme a Break!'" (Theme Song))
- Nell, the Boss (1986) ... (performer: "'Gimme a Break!'" (Theme Song))
- I Love New York (1986) ... (performer: "'Gimme a Break!'" (Theme Song))
- The Apartment (1986) ... (performer: "'Gimme a Break!'" (Theme Song))
- Nell Goes Back to New York (1986) ... (performer: "'Gimme a Break!'" (Theme Song))
- Joey Meets Matthew (1986) ... (performer: "'Gimme a Break!'" (Theme Song))
- Below Sea Level (1986) ... (performer: "'Gimme a Break!'" (Theme Song))
- Sam Goes to College: Part 2 (1986) ... (performer: "'Gimme a Break!'" (Theme Song))
- Sam Goes to College: Part 1 (1986) ... (performer: "'Gimme a Break!'" (Theme Song))
- The Purse Snatcher (1986) ... (performer: "'Gimme a Break!'" (Theme Song))
- Found Money (1986) ... (performer: "'Gimme a Break!'" (Theme Song))
- Katie's Korner (1986) ... (performer: "'Gimme a Break!'" (Theme Song))
- Getting to Know You (1986) ... (performer: "'Gimme a Break!'" (Theme Song))
- Family Reunion (1986) ... (performer: "'Gimme a Break!'" (Theme Song))
- Pride and Prejudice (1986) ... (performer: "'Gimme a Break!'" (Theme Song))
- A Lesson for Nell (1986) ... (performer: "'Gimme a Break!'" (Theme Song))
- The Gun (1986) ... (performer: "'Gimme a Break!'" (Theme Song))
- Bienvenido, Jonathan (1986) ... (performer: "'Gimme a Break!'" (Theme Song))
- Second Chance: Part 2 (1986) ... (performer: "'Gimme a Break!'" (Theme Song))
- Second Chance: Part 1 (1986) ... (performer: "'Gimme a Break!'" (Theme Song))
- Snippets (1985) ... (performer: "'Gimme a Break!'" (Theme Song))
- Katie's Apartment (1985) ... (performer: "'Gimme a Break!'" (Theme Song))
- Nell's Gifted Child (1985) ... (performer: "'Gimme a Break!'" (Theme Song))
- Nell's New Car (1985) ... (performer: "'Gimme a Break!'" (Theme Song))
- The Elevator (1985) ... (performer: "'Gimme a Break!'" (Theme Song))
- Sam's Little Girl (1985) ... (performer: "'Gimme a Break!'" (Theme Song))
- Mama (1985) ... (performer: "'Gimme a Break!'" (Theme Song))
- So Long, Jonathan (1985) ... (performer: "'Gimme a Break!'" (Theme Song))
- Addy's Goodbye (1985) ... (performer: "'Gimme a Break!'" (Theme Song))
- The Man from Zoron (1985) ... (performer: "'Gimme a Break!'" (Theme Song))
- Ship of Fools: Part 2 (1985) ... (performer: "'Gimme a Break!'" (Theme Song))
- Ship of Fools: Part 1 (1985) ... (performer: "'Gimme a Break!'" (Theme Song))
- Joey's Train (1985) ... (performer: "'Gimme a Break!'" (Theme Song))
- Julie's Birthday (1985) ... (performer: "'Gimme a Break!'" (Theme Song))
- Friendship (1985) ... (performer: "'Gimme a Break!'" (Theme Song))
- Monkey See, Monkey Do (1985) ... (performer: "'Gimme a Break!'" (Theme Song))
- Police Mamas (1985) ... (performer: "'Gimme a Break!'" (Theme Song))
- Cat Story (1985) ... (performer: "'Gimme a Break!'" (Theme Song))
- The Lookalike (1985) ... (performer: "'Gimme a Break!'" (Theme Song))
- Earthquake (1985) ... (performer: "'Gimme a Break!'" (Theme Song))
- Alabamy Bound: Part 2 (1985) ... (performer: "'Gimme a Break!'" (Theme Song))
- Alabamy Bound: Part 1 (1985) ... (performer: "'Gimme a Break!'" (Theme Song))
- The Gift (1985) ... (performer: "'Gimme a Break!'" (Theme Song))
- The Answering Machine (1985) ... (performer: "'Gimme a Break!'" (Theme Song))
- Grandpa's Will (1985) ... (performer: "'Gimme a Break!'" (Theme Song))
- The Spirit of Christmas (1984) ... (performer: "'Gimme a Break!'" (Theme Song))
- TV or Not TV (1984) ... (performer: "'Gimme a Break!'" (Theme Song))
- Baby of the Family (1984) ... (performer: "'Gimme a Break!'" (Theme Song), "How Great Thou Art")
- Julie's Lie (1984) ... (performer: "'Gimme a Break!'" (Theme Song))
- Carl's Delicate Moment (1984) ... (performer: "'Gimme a Break!'" (Theme Song))
- Daddy's Little Girl (1984) ... (performer: "'Gimme a Break!'" (Theme Song))
- Breakdance (1984) ... (performer: "'Gimme a Break!'" (Theme Song))
- Who Dunnit? (1984) ... (performer: "'Gimme a Break!'" (Theme Song))
- Sam's First Love (1984) ... (performer: "'Gimme a Break!'" (Theme Song))
- Grandpa's Secret Life (1984) ... (performer: "'Gimme a Break!'" (Theme Song))
- Nell's Birthday (1984) ... (performer: "'Gimme a Break!'" (Theme Song))
- New Orleans: Part 2 (1984) ... (performer: "'Gimme a Break!'" (Theme Song), "(I Stayed) Too Long at the Fair", "When the Saints Go Marching In")
- New Orleans: Part 1 (1984) ... (performer: "'Gimme a Break!'" (Theme Song), "Every Time I Feel the Spirit", "Ain't Nobody's Business")
- Class of '84 (1984) ... (performer: "'Gimme a Break!'" (Theme Song))
- The Center (1984) ... (performer: "'Gimme a Break!'" (Theme Song))
- Katie's College (1984) ... (performer: "'Gimme a Break!'" (Theme Song))
- Rodeo (1984) ... (performer: "'Gimme a Break!'" (Theme Song))
- The Big Apple: Part 2 (1984) ... (performer: "'Gimme a Break!'" (Theme Song))
- The Big Apple: Part 1 (1984) ... (performer: "'Gimme a Break!'" (Theme Song))
- Valentine (1984) ... (performer: "'Gimme a Break!'" (Theme Song))
- Knock Three Times (1984) ... (performer: "'Gimme a Break!'" (Theme Song))
- Flashback (1984) ... (performer: "'Gimme a Break!'" (Theme Song), "I Don't Know How To Love Him")
- Samantha's Protest (1984) ... (performer: "'Gimme a Break!'" (Theme Song))
- James Returns (1984) ... (performer: "'Gimme a Break!'" (Theme Song))
- Herbie (1984) ... (performer: "'Gimme a Break!'" (Theme Song))
- A Kanisky Christmas (1983) ... (performer: "'Gimme a Break!'" (Theme Song))
- Grandpa's Rebellion (1983) ... (performer: "'Gimme a Break!'" (Theme Song))
- Nell's Friend (1983) ... (performer: "'Gimme a Break!'" (Theme Song))
- Melissa (1983) ... (performer: "'Gimme a Break!'" (Theme Song))
- The Mayor (1983) ... (performer: "'Gimme a Break!'" (Theme Song))
- Joey: Part 2 (1983) ... (performer: "'Gimme a Break!'" (Theme Song), "Me and My Shadow" (uncredited))
- Joey: Part 1 (1983) ... (performer: "'Gimme a Break!'" (Theme Song))
- Katie's Commitment (1983) ... (performer: "'Gimme a Break!'" (Theme Song))
- The Way to a Man's Heart (1983) ... (performer: "'Gimme a Break!'" (Theme Song))
- The Groupie (1983) ... (performer: "'Gimme a Break!'" (Theme Song), "Up Where We Belong" (uncredited))
- Nell Gets Sick (1983) ... (performer: "'Gimme a Break!'" (Theme Song))
- Nell and the Kid (1983) ... (performer: "'Gimme a Break!'" (Theme Song))
- Glenlawn Street Blues (1983) ... (performer: "'Gimme a Break!'" (Theme Song))
- Grandpa Robs a Bank (1983) ... (performer: "'Gimme a Break!'" (Theme Song))
- Eddie Gets Married (1983) ... (performer: "'Gimme a Break!'" (Theme Song))
- The Return of the Doo-Wop Girls (1983) ... (performer: "'Gimme a Break!'" (Theme Song))
- The Custody Suit (1983) ... (performer: "'Gimme a Break!'" (Theme Song))
- The Centerfold: Part 2 (1983) ... (performer: "'Gimme a Break!'" (Theme Song))
- The Centerfold: Part 1 (1983) ... (performer: "'Gimme a Break!'" (Theme Song))
- Julie Smokes (1983) ... (performer: "'Gimme a Break!'" (Theme Song))
- Love, Kidney (1983) ... (performer: "'Gimme a Break!'" (Theme Song))
- Love Thy Neighbor (1982) ... (performer: "'Gimme a Break!'" (Theme Song))
- Nell Goes Door to Door (1982) ... (performer: "'Gimme a Break!'" (Theme Song))
- Sam Faces Death (1982) ... (performer: "'Gimme a Break!'" (Theme Song))
- Katie Steals Julie's Jock (1982) ... (performer: "'Gimme a Break!'" (Theme Song))
- The Chief's Gay Evening (1982) ... (performer: "'Gimme a Break!'" (Theme Song))
- Porko's II (1982) ... (performer: "'Gimme a Break!'" (Theme Song))
- Take My Baby, Please (1982) ... (performer: "'Gimme a Break!'" (Theme Song))
- Grandpa's Visit (1982) ... (performer: "'Gimme a Break!'" (Theme Song))
- Sam's Imaginary Friend (1982) ... (performer: "'Gimme a Break!'" (Theme Song))
- Brother Ed and the Hooker (1982) ... (performer: "'Gimme a Break!'" (Theme Song))
- Nell Goes to Jail (1982) ... (performer: "'Gimme a Break!'" (Theme Song))
- An Unmarried Couple (1982) ... (performer: "'Gimme a Break!'" (Theme Song))
- The Robbery (1982) ... (performer: "'Gimme a Break!'" (Theme Song))
- Sam's Affair (1982) ... (performer: "'Gimme a Break!'" (Theme Song))
- Hot Muffins (1982) ... (performer: "'Gimme a Break!'" (Theme Song))
- Grandma Fools Around (1982) ... (performer: "'Gimme a Break!'" (Theme Song))
- Samantha Steals a Squad Car (1982) ... (performer: "'Gimme a Break!'" (Theme Song))
- Nell Goes Home (1982) ... (performer: "'Gimme a Break!'" (Theme Song))
- The Emergency (1982) ... (performer: "'Gimme a Break!'" (Theme Song))
- Katie the Cheat (1982) ... (performer: "'Gimme a Break!'" (Theme Song))
- Nell's Ex (1982) ... (performer: "'Gimme a Break!'" (Theme Song))
- Julie's First Love (1982) ... (performer: "'Gimme a Break!'" (Theme Song))
- Julie's Rejection (1981) ... (performer: "'Gimme a Break!'" (Theme Song))
- Your Prisoner is Dead (1981) ... (performer: "'Gimme a Break!'" (Theme Song))
- A Man in Nell's Room (1981) ... (performer: "'Gimme a Break!'" (Theme Song))
- Do or Diet (1981) ... (performer: "'Gimme a Break!'" (Theme Song))
- Mom's Birthday (1981) ... (performer: "'Gimme a Break!'" (Theme Song))
- The Second Time Around (1981) ... (performer: "'Gimme a Break!'" (Theme Song))
- A Good Man Is Hard to Find (1981) ... (performer: "'Gimme a Break!'" (Theme Song))
- Katie the Crook (1981) ... (performer: "'Gimme a Break!'" (Theme Song))
 1986 The 40th Annual Tony Awards (TV Special) (performer: "Aquarius", "Broadway Baby", "Ain't Misbehavin'", "Memory", "The Best of Times", "Muddy Water")
 1981 The 35th Annual Tony Awards (TV Special) (performer: "Honeysuckle Rose")
 1980 The Merv Griffin Show (TV Series) (performer - 1 episode)
- Sammy Davis Jr., Jim Dale, Patti Lupone, Nell Carter, David Merrick (1980) ... (performer: "Wild Women Don't Get the Blues")
 1979 Hair (performer: "Ain't Got No", "White Boys")
 1978 The 32nd Annual Tony Awards (TV Special) (performer: "Off-Time")
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 2003 E! True Hollywood Story (TV Series documentary)
Self
- Gimme a Break (2003) ... Self
 2003 9th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards (TV Special)
Self - In Memoriam
 2001 In Performance at the White House (TV Special)
 2001 Weakest Link (TV Series)
Self
- Classic TV Stars #2 (2001) ... Self
 2001 Beyond Tara: The Extraordinary Life of Hattie McDaniel (TV Movie documentary)
Self
 2000 The Tulsa Lynching of 1921: A Hidden Story (TV Movie documentary)
 1985-1999 Great Performances (TV Series)
Self - Performer / Self
- My Favorite Broadway: The Leading Ladies (1999) ... Self - Performer
- The Best of Broadway (1985) ... Self
 1999 Stars Over Mississippi (TV Movie documentary)
Self
 1998 Viva Variety (TV Series)
Self - Guest
- Episode #3.3 (1998) ... Self - Guest
 1998 Match Game (TV Series)
Self / panelist
 1998 The 52nd Annual Tony Awards (TV Special)
Self - Presenter
 1997 The 51st Annual Tony Awards (TV Special)
Self - Performer
 1997 Working in the Theatre (TV Series documentary)
Self
- Performance (1997) ... Self
 1997 Fox After Breakfast (TV Series)
Self
- Episode dated 15 April 1997 (1997) ... Self
 1996 You Don't Know Jack: Volume 2 (Video Game)
Self - Celebrity Guest Appearance (voice)
 1996 A Benefit Celebration: A Tribute to Angela Lansbury (TV Special)
Self - Performer
 1996 The Rosie O'Donnell Show (TV Series)
Self - Guest
- Episode #1.86 (1996) ... Self - Guest
 1996 Marvin Hamlisch & the Pittsburgh Pops (TV Special)
Self
 1994 The 48th Annual Tony Awards (TV Special)
Self - Presenter
 1993 Ebony/Jet Showcase (TV Series)
Self
- Episode dated 22 October 1993 (1993) ... Self
 1993 The 65th Annual Academy Awards (TV Special)
Self - Performer
 1992 An Evening at the Improv (TV Series)
Self - Host
- Episode #10.25 (1992) ... Self - Host
 1992 The Jaleel White Special (TV Movie)
Self
 1992 Golden Globe Awards (TV Special)
Self - Performer
 1991 Caesar's 20th Birthday Celebration (TV Special)
Self
 1991 Shalom Sesame (TV Series)
Self
- The Aleph-Bet Telethon (1991) ... Self
 1991 Match Game (TV Series)
Self - Panelist
- Episode #1.243 (1991) ... Self - Panelist
- Episode #1.242 (1991) ... Self - Panelist
- Episode #1.241 (1991) ... Self - Panelist
- Episode #1.240 (1991) ... Self - Panelist
- Episode #1.239 (1991) ... Self - Panelist
 1991 Voices That Care (TV Movie documentary)
Self - Choir Member
 1991 The 48th Annual Golden Globe Awards 1991 (TV Special)
Self
 1984-1990 Entertainment Tonight (TV Series)
Self
- Episode dated 14 December 1990 (1990) ... Self
- Dated 19 September 1984 (1984) ... Self
 1990 70th Annual Miss America Pageant (TV Special)
Self - Judge
 1990 The Home Show (TV Series)
Self
- Episode dated 4 May 1990 (1990) ... Self
 1990 The 4th Annual American Comedy Awards (TV Special)
Self
 1983-1989 Lou Rawls Parade of Stars (TV Series)
Self
- Episode dated 30 December 1989 (1989) ... Self
- Episode dated 10 December 1983 (1983) ... Self
 1989 The Joan Rivers Show (TV Series)
Self
- Episode #1.10 (1989) ... Self
 1989 The Pat Sajak Show (TV Series)
Self
- Episode #1.125 (1989) ... Self
 1980-1989 The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (TV Series)
Self - Musical Guest / Self / Self - Guest
- Episode #28.90 (1989) ... Self - Musical Guest
- Episode dated 7 March 1986 (1986) ... Self
- Episode #24.15 (1985) ... Self
- Episode dated 9 November 1983 (1983) ... Self
- Episode dated 1 June 1982 (1982) ... Self - Guest
- Episode dated 9 February 1982 (1982) ... Self - Musical Guest
- David Steinberg, Rich Hall, Nell Carter (1982) ... Self - Musical Guest
- Episode dated 1 September 1980 (1980) ... Self - Musical Guest
- Episode dated 8 February 1980 (1980) ... Self
 1989 The 43rd Annual Tony Awards (TV Special)
Self - Presenter
 1989 Morton's by the Bay (TV Special)
Maggie
 1989 The 3rd Annual American Comedy Awards (TV Special)
Self
 1989 Presidential Inaugural Gala (TV Special)
Self
 1988 Joan Rivers and Friends Salute Heidi Abromowitz (TV Special)
Nell Carter
 1988 The 42nd Annual Tony Awards (TV Special)
Self - Presenter
 1988 Dolly (TV Series)
Self
- Episode #1.20 (1988) ... Self
 1987 Las Vegas: An All-Star 75th Anniversary (TV Special)
Self
 1987 NBC News Report on America: Life in the Fat Lane (TV Special documentary)
Self
 1986-1987 The New Hollywood Squares (TV Series)
Self - Panelist
- Episode dated 23 March 1987 (1987) ... Self - Panelist
- Episode #1.71 (1986) ... Self - Panelist
- Episode #1.69 (1986) ... Self - Panelist
- Episode #1.68 (1986) ... Self - Panelist
- Episode #1.67 (1986) ... Self - Panelist
- Episode #1.70 (1986) ... Self - Panelist
- Episode dated 13 October 1986 (1986) ... Self - Panelist
 1986-1987 The Late Show (TV Series)
Self
- Episode dated 26 February 1987 (1987) ... Self
- Episode #1.6 (1986) ... Self
 1987 Nightlife (TV Series)
Self
- Episode #1.100 (1987) ... Self
 1987 19th Annual NAACP Image Awards (TV Special)
Self
 1986 Nell Carter Special (TV Special)
Self
 1982-1986 Hour Magazine (TV Series)
Self
- Episode dated 27 November 1986 (1986) ... Self
- Episode dated 16 July 1985 (1985) ... Self
- Episode dated 2 February 1982 (1982) ... Self
 1986 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade (TV Special)
Self
 1986 The 40th Annual Tony Awards (TV Special)
Self - Presenter & Performer
 1986 NBC 60th Anniversary Celebration (TV Special documentary)
Self
 1986 Nell Carter... Never Too Old to Dream (TV Special)
Self
 1985 Circus of the Stars #10 (TV Special documentary)
Self
 1985 The 37th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (TV Special)
Self - Performer
 1985 The NBC All Star Hour (TV Special)
Self
 1985 The 11th Annual People's Choice Awards (TV Special)
Self - Presenter
 1985 Night of 100 Stars II (TV Special)
Self
 1985 The 42nd Annual Golden Globe Awards (TV Special)
Self - Presenter
 1985 Weekend with the Stars Telethon (TV Special)
Self
 1984 Christmas in Washington (TV Special)
Self
 1984 Dean Martin Celebrity Roast: Mr. T (TV Special)
Self
 1984 Super Bloopers and Practical Jokes (TV Series)
Self
- Ernest Borgnine/Nell Carter (1984) ... Self
 1983 The 35th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (TV Special)
Self - Nominee
 1983 The 40th Annual Golden Globe Awards 1983 (TV Special)
Self - Nominee
 1983 Weekend with the Stars Telethon (TV Special)
Self
 1982 Ain't Misbehavin' (TV Movie)
Self
 1981-1982 The New Battlestars (TV Series)
Self
- Episode dated 23 March 1982 (1982) ... Self
- Episode dated 25 December 1981 (1981) ... Self
 1982 Night of 100 Stars (TV Special)
Self
 1982 The Billy Crystal Comedy Hour (TV Series)
Self
- Episode #1.3 (1982) ... Self
 1981 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade (TV Special)
Self
 1980-1981 The Merv Griffin Show (TV Series)
Self / Self - Guest
- Episode dated 16 November 1981 (1981) ... Self
- Episode dated 16 April 1981 (1981) ... Self
 1981 The 33rd Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (TV Special)
Self - Performer
 1981 Marie (TV Series)
Self
- Episode #1.5 (1981) ... Self
 1981 The 35th Annual Tony Awards (TV Special)
Self - Performer
 1980 The Big Show (TV Series)
Self
- Episode #1.9 (1980) ... Self
- Episode #1.8 (1980) ... Self
- Episode #1.5 (1980) ... Self
 1980 Baryshnikov on Broadway (TV Special documentary)
Self
 1980 The Mike Douglas Show (TV Series)
Self - Actress
- Episode #19.136 (1980) ... Self - Actress
 1979 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade (TV Special)
Self
 1978 Christmas in New York tavern on the green hbo 1978 (TV Special)
Self - Performer
 1978 The 32nd Annual Tony Awards (TV Special)
Self - Performer & Winner
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 2017 Entertainment Tonight (TV Series)
Self
- Episode #36.136 (2017) ... Self
 2005 Game Show Moments Gone Bananas (TV Mini Series)
Self
- Episode #1.5 (2005) ... Self
- Episode #1.3 (2005) ... Self
 2004 Great Performances (TV Series)
 1998 Headliners & Legends with Matt Lauer (TV Series documentary)

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