NELL CARTER

Instruments: Vocals
Date of Birth: September 13, 1948
Place of Birth: Birmingham, Alabama

Nell Carter started out as a cabaret performer, then sprang to stardom in the musical revue "Aint Misbehavin'," for which she won a Tony award.

She's continued a successful career in the theater, including a revival of "Annie,"{ winning acclaim such as the Outer Circle Critics Award, the Obie, and the Drama Desk Award.

On TV, Carter held recurring roles on the soap opera "Ryan's Hope" and the prime-time series "The Misadventures of Sheriff Lobo" as police sergeant Hildy Jones.

Her biggest TV hit was as Nell on the sitcom "Gimme a Break" (1981-1987).

She has also worked in TV movies, specials and film.