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Della Reese
Acting
Born: July 6, 1931
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.
Known For
Dinosaur
as Eema (voice)
The Secret Path
as Honey
Beauty Shop
as Mrs. Towner
Harlem Nights
as Vera
A Thin Line Between Love and Hate
as Ma Wright
Dear Secret Santa
as Linda
Expecting Mary
as Doris Dorkus
If I Had Known I Was a Genius
as Nana
The Distinguished Gentleman
as Elevator Operator (uncredited)
Nightmare in Badham County
as Sarah
