Della Reese

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

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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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Della Reese

Known For

Dinosaur

Dinosaur

2000

as Eema (voice)

The Secret Path

The Secret Path

1999

as Honey

Beauty Shop

Beauty Shop

2005

as Mrs. Towner

Harlem Nights

Harlem Nights

1989

as Vera

The Distinguished Gentleman

The Distinguished Gentleman

1992

as Elevator Operator (uncredited)

Nightmare in Badham County

Nightmare in Badham County

1976

as Sarah

Me Again

Me Again

2011

as Muriel

A Thin Line Between Love and Hate

A Thin Line Between Love and Hate

1996

as Ma Wright

Expecting Mary

Expecting Mary

2010

as Doris Dorkus

Anya's Bell

Anya's Bell

1999

as Anya Herpick

If I Had Known I Was a Genius

If I Had Known I Was a Genius

2007

as Nana

Having Our Say: The Delany Sisters' First 100 Years

Having Our Say: The Delany Sisters' First 100 Years

1999

as Martha Logan

Christmas Angel

Christmas Angel

2012

as Elsie Waybright

Meant to Be

Meant to Be

2012

as Mave

Dear Secret Santa

Dear Secret Santa

2013

as Linda

Psychic Killer

Psychic Killer

1975

as Mrs. Gibson

A Match Made in Heaven

A Match Made in Heaven

1997

as Katie Beale

Emma's Wish

Emma's Wish

1998

as Mona Washburn

Cop on the Beat

Cop on the Beat

1975

as Claudine

Touched by an Angel: A Christmas Miracle

Touched by an Angel: A Christmas Miracle

1998

as Tess