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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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Poster of Miracle at Gate 213
Miracle at Gate 213
Della Reese was
82 in Miracle at Gate 213
as 'Alma Peddington'.
Tue, Dec 10 2013
Poster of Dear Secret Santa
Dear Secret Santa
Della Reese was
82 in Dear Secret Santa
as 'Linda'.
Sun, Dec 01 2013
Poster of Christmas Angel
Christmas Angel
Della Reese was
82 in Christmas Angel
as 'Elsie Waybright'.
Sun, Aug 25 2013
Poster of Meant to Be
Meant to Be
Della Reese was
81 in Meant to Be
as 'Mave'.
Thu, Dec 27 2012
Poster of Me Again
Me Again
Della Reese was
80 in Me Again
as 'Muriel'.
Sun, Aug 21 2011
Poster of Expecting Mary
Expecting Mary
Della Reese was
79 in Expecting Mary
as 'Doris Dorkus'.
Fri, Nov 12 2010
Poster of Beauty Shop
Beauty Shop
Della Reese was
73 in Beauty Shop
as 'Mrs. Towner'.
Fri, Apr 22 2005
Poster of The Giants of Black Music
The Giants of Black Music
Della Reese was
71 in The Giants of Black Music
as 'Self'.
Mon, Mar 24 2003
Poster of The Moving of Sophia Myles
The Moving of Sophia Myles
Della Reese was
69 in The Moving of Sophia Myles
as 'Sophia Myles'.
Sun, Nov 26 2000
Poster of Dinosaur
Dinosaur
Della Reese was
68 in Dinosaur
as 'Eema (voice)'.
Fri, May 19 2000
Poster of Anya's Bell
Anya's Bell
Della Reese was
68 in Anya's Bell
as 'Anya Herpick'.
Sun, Oct 31 1999
Poster of Having Our Say: The Delany Sisters' First 100 Years
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
Poster of The Secret Path
The Secret Path
Della Reese was
67 in The Secret Path
as 'Honey'.
Fri, Apr 02 1999
Poster of Emma's Wish
Emma's Wish
Della Reese was
67 in Emma's Wish
as 'Mona Washburn'.
Sun, Oct 18 1998
Poster of Touched by an Angel: A Christmas Miracle
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
Poster of Miracle in the Woods
Miracle in the Woods
Della Reese was
66 in Miracle in the Woods
as 'Lilly Cooper'.
Sun, Oct 26 1997
Poster of A Match Made in Heaven
A Match Made in Heaven
Della Reese was
65 in A Match Made in Heaven
as 'Katie Beale'.
Sun, Apr 27 1997
Poster of A Thin Line Between Love and Hate
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
Poster of Holiday Greetings from 'The Ed Sullivan Show'
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
Poster of The Distinguished Gentleman
The Distinguished Gentleman
Della Reese was
61 in The Distinguished Gentleman
as 'Elevator Operator (uncredited)'.
Fri, Dec 04 1992
Poster of The Kid Who Loved Christmas
The Kid Who Loved Christmas
Della Reese was
59 in The Kid Who Loved Christmas
as 'Alicia Slater'.
Fri, Dec 14 1990
Poster of Harlem Nights
Harlem Nights
Della Reese was
58 in Harlem Nights
as 'Vera'.
Fri, Nov 17 1989
Poster of The Gift Of Amazing Grace
The Gift Of Amazing Grace
Della Reese was
55 in The Gift Of Amazing Grace
as 'Aunt Faith'.
Wed, Nov 19 1986
Poster of Nightmare in Badham County
Nightmare in Badham County
Della Reese was
45 in Nightmare in Badham County
as 'Sarah'.
Fri, Nov 05 1976
Poster of Psychic Killer
Psychic Killer
Della Reese was
44 in Psychic Killer
as 'Mrs. Gibson'.
Mon, Dec 01 1975
Poster of Cop on the Beat
Cop on the Beat
Della Reese was
43 in Cop on the Beat
as 'Claudine'.
Tue, May 06 1975
Poster of Twice in a Lifetime
Twice in a Lifetime
Della Reese was
42 in Twice in a Lifetime
as 'Flo'.
Sat, Mar 16 1974
Poster of Daddy's Girl
Daddy's Girl
Della Reese was
41 in Daddy's Girl
as 'Diane'.
Tue, Jun 19 1973
Poster of Voyage of the Yes
Voyage of the Yes
Della Reese was
41 in Voyage of the Yes
as 'Opal Parker'.
Tue, Jan 16 1973
Poster of Let's Rock!
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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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Signed, Sealed, Delivered
Signed, Sealed, Delivered
Della Reese was
82+ in Signed, Sealed, Delivered
as 'Cora Brandt'.
First Air Date
Sun, Apr 20 2014
Poster of Celebrity Ghost Stories
Celebrity Ghost Stories
Della Reese was
78+ in Celebrity Ghost Stories
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sat, Oct 03 2009
Poster of Naomi's New Morning
Naomi's New Morning
Della Reese was
74+ in Naomi's New Morning
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sun, Nov 27 2005
Poster of The Reichen Show
The Reichen Show
Della Reese was
74+ in The Reichen Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Fri, Nov 11 2005
Poster of That's So Raven
That's So Raven
Della Reese was
71+ in That's So Raven
as 'Rhonnie Wilcox'.
First Air Date
Fri, Jan 17 2003
Poster of Promised Land
Promised Land
Della Reese was
65+ in Promised Land
as 'Tess'.
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 17 1996
Poster of Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child
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
Poster of Touched by an Angel
Touched by an Angel
Della Reese was
63+ in Touched by an Angel
as 'Tess'.
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 21 1994
Poster of Intimate Portrait
Intimate Portrait
Della Reese was
62+ in Intimate Portrait
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sun, Nov 14 1993
Poster of Vicki!
Vicki!
Della Reese was
61+ in Vicki!
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Aug 31 1992
Poster of The Royal Family
The Royal Family
Della Reese was
60+ in The Royal Family
as 'Victoria Royal'.
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 18 1991
Poster of Dream On
Dream On
Della Reese was
59+ in Dream On
as 'Receptionist'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jul 08 1990
Poster of Designing Women
Designing Women
Della Reese was
55+ in Designing Women
as 'Mrs. Toussant'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 29 1986
Poster of L.A. Law
L.A. Law
Della Reese was
55+ in L.A. Law
as 'Lucille Lake'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 15 1986
Poster of MacGyver
MacGyver
Della Reese was
54+ in MacGyver
as 'Mama Colton'.
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 29 1985
Poster of Charlie & Co.
Charlie & Co.
Della Reese was
54+ in Charlie & Co.
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 18 1985
Poster of Crazy like a Fox
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
Poster of Night Court
Night Court
Della Reese was
52+ in Night Court
as 'Aunt Ruth'.
First Air Date
Wed, Jan 04 1984
Poster of The A-Team
The A-Team
Della Reese was
51+ in The A-Team
as 'Mrs. Baracus'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jan 23 1983
Poster of It Takes Two
It Takes Two
Della Reese was
51+ in It Takes Two
First Air Date
Thu, Oct 14 1982
Poster of Roots: The Next Generations
Roots: The Next Generations
Della Reese was
47+ in Roots: The Next Generations
as 'Mrs. Lydia Branch'.
First Air Date
Sun, Feb 18 1979
Poster of The Love Boat
The Love Boat
Della Reese was
46+ in The Love Boat
as 'Millie Washington'.
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 24 1977
Poster of Welcome Back, Kotter
Welcome Back, Kotter
Della Reese was
44+ in Welcome Back, Kotter
as 'Mrs. Jean Tremaine'.
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 09 1975
Poster of Chico and the Man
Chico and the Man
Della Reese was
43+ in Chico and the Man
as 'Della Rogers'.
First Air Date
Fri, Sep 13 1974
Poster of Police Woman
Police Woman
Della Reese was
43+ in Police Woman
as 'Tina Thompson'.
First Air Date
Fri, Sep 13 1974
Poster of Petrocelli
Petrocelli
Della Reese was
43+ in Petrocelli
as 'Angela Damon'.
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 11 1974
Poster of Columbo
Columbo
Della Reese was
40+ in Columbo
as 'Johnny Carson's Guest (uncredited)'.
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 15 1971
Poster of The Pet Set
The Pet Set
Della Reese was
39+ in The Pet Set
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jan 25 1971
Poster of The Bold Ones: The New Doctors
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
Poster of The Mod Squad
The Mod Squad
Della Reese was
37+ in The Mod Squad
as 'Paula'.
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 24 1968
Poster of The Dick Cavett Show
The Dick Cavett Show
Della Reese was
36+ in The Dick Cavett Show
as 'Self - Guest'.
First Air Date
Thu, Jun 06 1968
Poster of Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
Della Reese was
36+ in Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 09 1967
Poster of The Merv Griffin Show
The Merv Griffin Show
Della Reese was
31+ in The Merv Griffin Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Oct 01 1962
Poster of The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
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
Poster of The Mike Douglas Show
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
Poster of Tonight Starring Jack Paar
Tonight Starring Jack Paar
Della Reese was
26+ in Tonight Starring Jack Paar
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jul 29 1957
Poster of The Ed Sullivan Show
The Ed Sullivan Show
Della Reese was
16+ in The Ed Sullivan Show
as 'Self - Singer, Self'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jun 20 1948
Poster of Golden Globe Awards
Golden Globe Awards
Della Reese was
12+ in Golden Globe Awards
as 'Self - Nominee'.
First Air Date
Thu, Jan 20 1944