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Della Reese

Bio: 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.

Born: Mon, Jul 06 1931

Birthplace: Detroit, Michigan, USA

Death: Sun, Nov 19 2017

Della Reese is 86 years old

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Miracle at Gate 213

Della Reese was

82 in Miracle at Gate 213

as 'Alma Peddington'.

Tue, Dec 10 2013

Dear Secret Santa

Della Reese was

82 in Dear Secret Santa

as 'Linda'.

Sat, Nov 30 2013

Christmas Angel

Della Reese was

82 in Christmas Angel

as 'Elsie Waybright'.

Sun, Aug 25 2013

Meant to Be

Della Reese was

81 in Meant to Be

as 'Mave'.

Thu, Dec 27 2012

Me Again

Della Reese was

80 in Me Again

as 'Muriel'.

Sun, Aug 21 2011

Expecting Mary

Della Reese was

79 in Expecting Mary

as 'Doris Dorkus'.

Fri, Nov 12 2010

Beauty Shop

Della Reese was

73 in Beauty Shop

as 'Mrs. Towner'.

Fri, Apr 22 2005

The Giants of Black Music

Della Reese was

71 in The Giants of Black Music

as 'Self'.

Mon, Mar 24 2003

The Moving of Sophia Myles

Della Reese was

69 in The Moving of Sophia Myles

as 'Sophia Myles'.

Sun, Nov 26 2000

Dinosaur

Della Reese was

68 in Dinosaur

as 'Eema (voice)'.

Fri, May 19 2000

Anya's Bell

Della Reese was

68 in Anya's Bell

as 'Anya Herpick'.

Sun, Oct 31 1999

Having Our Say: The Delany Sisters' First 100 Years

Della Reese was

67 in Having Our Say: The Delany Sisters' First 100 Years

as 'Martha Logan'.

Sun, Apr 18 1999

The Secret Path

Della Reese was

67 in The Secret Path

as 'Honey'.

Fri, Apr 02 1999

Emma's Wish

Della Reese was

67 in Emma's Wish

as 'Mona Washburn'.

Sun, Oct 18 1998

Touched by an Angel: A Christmas Miracle

Della Reese was

67 in Touched by an Angel: A Christmas Miracle

as 'Tess'.

Tue, Sep 15 1998

Miracle in the Woods

Della Reese was

66 in Miracle in the Woods

as 'Lilly Cooper'.

Sun, Oct 26 1997

A Match Made in Heaven

Della Reese was

65 in A Match Made in Heaven

as 'Katie Beale'.

Sun, Apr 27 1997

A Thin Line Between Love and Hate

Della Reese was

64 in A Thin Line Between Love and Hate

as 'Ma Wright'.

Thu, Apr 04 1996

Holiday Greetings from 'The Ed Sullivan Show'

Della Reese was

61 in Holiday Greetings from 'The Ed Sullivan Show'

as 'Self'.

Fri, Dec 25 1992

The Distinguished Gentleman

Della Reese was

61 in The Distinguished Gentleman

as 'Elevator Operator (uncredited)'.

Fri, Dec 04 1992

The Kid Who Loved Christmas

Della Reese was

59 in The Kid Who Loved Christmas

as 'Alicia Slater'.

Fri, Dec 14 1990

Harlem Nights

Della Reese was

58 in Harlem Nights

as 'Vera'.

Fri, Nov 17 1989

The Gift Of Amazing Grace

Della Reese was

55 in The Gift Of Amazing Grace

as 'Aunt Faith'.

Wed, Nov 19 1986

Nightmare in Badham County

Della Reese was

45 in Nightmare in Badham County

as 'Sarah'.

Fri, Nov 05 1976

Psychic Killer

Della Reese was

44 in Psychic Killer

as 'Mrs. Gibson'.

Mon, Dec 01 1975

Cop on the Beat

Della Reese was

43 in Cop on the Beat

as 'Claudine'.

Tue, May 06 1975

Twice in a Lifetime

Della Reese was

42 in Twice in a Lifetime

as 'Flo'.

Sat, Mar 16 1974

Daddy's Girl

Della Reese was

41 in Daddy's Girl

as 'Diane'.

Tue, Jun 19 1973

Voyage of the Yes

Della Reese was

41 in Voyage of the Yes

as 'Opal Parker'.

Tue, Jan 16 1973

Let's Rock!

Della Reese was

27 in Let's Rock!

as 'Herself'.

Wed, Oct 29 1958

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Signed, Sealed, Delivered

Della Reese was

82+ in Signed, Sealed, Delivered

as 'Cora Brandt'.

First Air Date
Sun, Apr 20 2014

Celebrity Ghost Stories

Della Reese was

78+ in Celebrity Ghost Stories

as 'Self'.

First Air Date
Sat, Oct 03 2009

Naomi's New Morning

Della Reese was

74+ in Naomi's New Morning

as 'Self'.

First Air Date
Sun, Nov 27 2005

The Reichen Show

Della Reese was

74+ in The Reichen Show

as 'Self'.

First Air Date
Fri, Nov 11 2005

That's So Raven

Della Reese was

71+ in That's So Raven

as 'Rhonnie Wilcox'.

First Air Date
Fri, Jan 17 2003

Promised Land

Della Reese was

65+ in Promised Land

as 'Tess'.

First Air Date
Tue, Sep 17 1996

Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child

Della Reese was

63+ in Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child

as 'Blues Fairy (voice)'.

First Air Date
Sun, Mar 12 1995

Touched by an Angel

Della Reese was

63+ in Touched by an Angel

as 'Tess'.

First Air Date
Wed, Sep 21 1994

Intimate Portrait

Della Reese was

62+ in Intimate Portrait

as 'Self'.

First Air Date
Sun, Nov 14 1993

Vicki!

Della Reese was

61+ in Vicki!

as 'Self'.

First Air Date
Mon, Aug 31 1992

The Royal Family

Della Reese was

60+ in The Royal Family

as 'Victoria Royal'.

First Air Date
Wed, Sep 18 1991

Dream On

Della Reese was

59+ in Dream On

as 'Receptionist'.

First Air Date
Sun, Jul 08 1990

Designing Women

Della Reese was

55+ in Designing Women

as 'Mrs. Toussant'.

First Air Date
Mon, Sep 29 1986

L.A. Law

Della Reese was

55+ in L.A. Law

as 'Lucille Lake'.

First Air Date
Mon, Sep 15 1986

MacGyver

Della Reese was

54+ in MacGyver

as 'Mama Colton'.

First Air Date
Sun, Sep 29 1985

Charlie & Co.

Della Reese was

54+ in Charlie & Co.

First Air Date
Wed, Sep 18 1985

Crazy like a Fox

Della Reese was

53+ in Crazy like a Fox

as 'Mrs. Flood, Nurse Flood'.

First Air Date
Sun, Dec 30 1984

Night Court

Della Reese was

52+ in Night Court

as 'Aunt Ruth'.

First Air Date
Wed, Jan 04 1984

The A-Team

Della Reese was

51+ in The A-Team

as 'Mrs. Baracus'.

First Air Date
Sun, Jan 23 1983

It Takes Two

Della Reese was

51+ in It Takes Two

First Air Date
Thu, Oct 14 1982

Roots: The Next Generations

Della Reese was

47+ in Roots: The Next Generations

as 'Mrs. Lydia Branch'.

First Air Date
Sun, Feb 18 1979

The Love Boat

Della Reese was

46+ in The Love Boat

as 'Millie Washington'.

First Air Date
Sat, Sep 24 1977

Welcome Back, Kotter

Della Reese was

44+ in Welcome Back, Kotter

as 'Mrs. Jean Tremaine'.

First Air Date
Tue, Sep 09 1975

Chico and the Man

Della Reese was

43+ in Chico and the Man

as 'Della Rogers'.

First Air Date
Fri, Sep 13 1974

Police Woman

Della Reese was

43+ in Police Woman

as 'Tina Thompson'.

First Air Date
Fri, Sep 13 1974

Petrocelli

Della Reese was

43+ in Petrocelli

as 'Angela Damon'.

First Air Date
Wed, Sep 11 1974

Columbo

Della Reese was

40+ in Columbo

as 'Johnny Carson's Guest (uncredited)'.

First Air Date
Wed, Sep 15 1971

The Pet Set

Della Reese was

39+ in The Pet Set

as 'Self'.

First Air Date
Mon, Jan 25 1971

The Bold Ones: The New Doctors

Della Reese was

38+ in The Bold Ones: The New Doctors

as 'Grace Dayton'.

First Air Date
Sun, Sep 14 1969

The Mod Squad

Della Reese was

37+ in The Mod Squad

as 'Paula'.

First Air Date
Tue, Sep 24 1968

The Dick Cavett Show

Della Reese was

36+ in The Dick Cavett Show

as 'Self - Guest'.

First Air Date
Thu, Jun 06 1968

Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In

Della Reese was

36+ in Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In

as 'Self'.

First Air Date
Sat, Sep 09 1967

The Merv Griffin Show

Della Reese was

31+ in The Merv Griffin Show

as 'Self'.

First Air Date
Mon, Oct 01 1962

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

Della Reese was

31+ in The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

as 'Self - Guest Hostess, Self'.

First Air Date
Mon, Oct 01 1962

The Mike Douglas Show

Della Reese was

30+ in The Mike Douglas Show

as 'Self, Self - Co-Hostess'.

First Air Date
Mon, Dec 11 1961

Tonight Starring Jack Paar

Della Reese was

26+ in Tonight Starring Jack Paar

as 'Self'.

First Air Date
Mon, Jul 29 1957

The Ed Sullivan Show

Della Reese was

16+ in The Ed Sullivan Show

as 'Self'.

First Air Date
Sun, Jun 20 1948

Golden Globe Awards

Della Reese was

12+ in Golden Globe Awards

as 'Self - Nominee'.

First Air Date
Thu, Jan 20 1944