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)

Beauty Shop

2005

as Mrs. Towner

The Secret Path

1999

as Honey

Harlem Nights

1989

as Vera

The Distinguished Gentleman

1992

as Elevator Operator (uncredited)

Nightmare in Badham County

1976

as Sarah

A Thin Line Between Love and Hate

1996

as Ma Wright

If I Had Known I Was a Genius

2007

as Nana

Voyage of the Yes

1973

as Opal Parker

A Match Made in Heaven

1997

as Katie Beale

Christmas Angel

2012

as Elsie Waybright

Miracle in the Woods

1997

as Lilly Cooper

The Kid Who Loved Christmas

1990

as Alicia Slater

...& Beautiful

1969

Expecting Mary

2010

as Doris Dorkus

Dear Secret Santa

2013

as Linda

Me Again

2011

as Muriel

You Must Remember This

1992

as Ella DuChamps (voice)

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Let's Rock!

1958

as Herself

Psychic Killer

1975

as Mrs. Gibson