Della Reese

1931-07-06 – 2017-11-19 (age 86) Detroit, Michigan, USA

Biography

Delloreese Patricia Early (July 6, 1931 – November 19, 2017), known professionally as Della Reese, was an American jazz and gospel singer, actress, and ordained minister whose career spanned seven decades.

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Known For

Dinosaur

2000

as Eema (voice)

Harlem Nights

1989

as Vera

Beauty Shop

2005

as Mrs. Towner

The Distinguished Gentleman

1992

as Elevator Operator (uncredited)

The Secret Path

1999

as Honey

Nightmare in Badham County

1976

as Sarah

A Thin Line Between Love and Hate

1996

as Ma Wright

Dear Secret Santa

2013

as Linda

Christmas Angel

2012

as Elsie Waybright

If I Had Known I Was a Genius

2007

as Nana

Expecting Mary

2010

as Doris Dorkus

Having Our Say: The Delany Sisters' First 100 Years

1999

as Martha Logan

A Match Made in Heaven

1997

as Katie Beale

Voyage of the Yes

1973

as Opal Parker

Psychic Killer

1975

as Mrs. Gibson

Cop on the Beat

1975

as Claudine

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Holiday Greetings from 'The Ed Sullivan Show'

1992

as Self

The Kid Who Loved Christmas

1990

as Alicia Slater

Miracle at Gate 213

2013

as Alma Peddington

Meant to Be

2012

as Mave