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)

The Secret Path

1999

as Honey

Beauty Shop

2005

as Mrs. Towner

Harlem Nights

1989

as Vera

The Distinguished Gentleman

1992

as Elevator Operator (uncredited)

If I Had Known I Was a Genius

2007

as Nana

Expecting Mary

2010

as Doris Dorkus

A Thin Line Between Love and Hate

1996

as Ma Wright

Psychic Killer

1975

as Mrs. Gibson

Christmas Angel

2012

as Elsie Waybright

Having Our Say: The Delany Sisters' First 100 Years

1999

as Martha Logan

Dear Secret Santa

2013

as Linda

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Holiday Greetings from 'The Ed Sullivan Show'

1992

as Self

Nightmare in Badham County

1976

as Sarah

The Kid Who Loved Christmas

1990

as Alicia Slater

Meant to Be

2012

as Mave

Touched by an Angel: A Christmas Miracle

1998

as Tess

A Match Made in Heaven

1997

as Katie Beale

The Gift of Amazing Grace

1986

as Aunt Faith

Me Again

2011

as Muriel