Personal Info
- Known ForActing
- GenderFemale
- Birthday1931-07-06
- Day of Death2017-11-19 (86 years)
- Place of BirthDetroit, Michigan, USA
- Also Known AsDelloreese Patricia EarlyDella Reese Lett
Della Reese
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.
Acting Career
- 2014
Signed, Sealed, Delivered
As: Cora Brandt
- 2013
Miracle at Gate 213
As: Alma Peddington
- 2013
Dear Secret Santa
As: Linda
- 2013
Christmas Angel
As: Elsie Waybright
- 2012
Meant to Be
As: Mave
- 2011
Me Again
As: Muriel
- 2010
Expecting Mary
As: Doris Dorkus
- 2007
If I Had Known I Was a Genius
As: Nana
- 2005
Beauty Shop
As: Mrs. Towner
2003That's So Raven
As: Rhonnie Wilcox
2000The Moving of Sophia Myles
As: Sophia Myles
- 2000
Dinosaur
As: Eema (voice)
1999Anya's Bell
As: Anya Herpick
1999Having Our Say: The Delany Sisters' First 100 Years
As: Martha Logan
1999The Secret Path
As: Honey
1998Emma's Wish
As: Mona Washburn
1998Touched by an Angel: A Christmas Miracle
As: Tess
1997Miracle in the Woods
As: Lilly Cooper
1997A Match Made in Heaven
As: Katie Beale
1996Promised Land
As: Tess
- 1996
A Thin Line Between Love and Hate
As: Ma Wright
1995Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child
As: Blues Fairy (voice)
1994Touched by an Angel
As: Tess
- 1992
The Distinguished Gentleman
As: Elevator Operator (uncredited)
1991The Royal Family
As: Victoria Royal
1990The Kid Who Loved Christmas
As: Alicia Slater
1990Dream On
As: Receptionist
- 1989
Harlem Nights
As: Vera
1986The Gift Of Amazing Grace
As: Aunt Faith
1986Designing Women
As: Mrs. Toussant
1986L.A. Law
As: Lucille Lake
1985MacGyver
As: Mama Colton
1984Crazy like a Fox
As: Mrs. Flood
- 1984
Crazy like a Fox
As: Nurse Flood
1984Night Court
As: Aunt Ruth
1983The A-Team
As: Mrs. Baracus
1979Roots: The Next Generations
As: Mrs. Lydia Branch
1977The Love Boat
As: Millie Washington
1976Nightmare in Badham County
As: Sarah
1975Psychic Killer
As: Mrs. Gibson
1975Welcome Back, Kotter
As: Mrs. Jean Tremaine
1975Cop on the Beat
As: Claudine
1974Chico and the Man
As: Della Rogers
1974Police Woman
As: Tina Thompson
1974Petrocelli
As: Angela Damon
1974Twice in a Lifetime
As: Flo
1973Voyage of the Yes
As: Opal Parker
1971Columbo
As: Johnny Carson's Guest (uncredited)
1969The Bold Ones: The New Doctors
As: Grace Dayton
1968The Mod Squad
As: Paula