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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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Movies (Acting Roles)

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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'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 10 2013
Poster of Dear Secret Santa
Dear Secret Santa
Della Reese was 82 in Dear Secret Santa as 'Linda'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 30 2013
Poster of Christmas Angel
Christmas Angel
Della Reese was 82 in Christmas Angel as 'Elsie Waybright'.
Movie Released: Sun, Aug 25 2013
Poster of Meant to Be
Meant to Be
Della Reese was 81 in Meant to Be as 'Mave'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 27 2012
Poster of Me Again
Me Again
Della Reese was 80 in Me Again as 'Muriel'.
Movie Released: Sun, Aug 21 2011
Poster of Expecting Mary
Expecting Mary
Della Reese was 79 in Expecting Mary as 'Doris Dorkus'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 12 2010
Poster of Beauty Shop
Beauty Shop
Della Reese was 73 in Beauty Shop as 'Mrs. Towner'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 26 2000
Poster of Dinosaur
Dinosaur
Della Reese was 68 in Dinosaur as 'Eema (voice)'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 19 2000
Poster of Anya's Bell
Anya's Bell
Della Reese was 68 in Anya's Bell as 'Anya Herpick'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 18 1999
Poster of The Secret Path
The Secret Path
Della Reese was 67 in The Secret Path as 'Honey'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 02 1999
Poster of Emma's Wish
Emma's Wish
Della Reese was 67 in Emma's Wish as 'Mona Washburn'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 25 1992
Poster of The Distinguished Gentleman
The Distinguished Gentleman
Della Reese was 61 in The Distinguished Gentleman as 'Elevator Operator (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 14 1990
Poster of Harlem Nights
Harlem Nights
Della Reese was 58 in Harlem Nights as 'Vera'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 05 1976
Poster of Psychic Killer
Psychic Killer
Della Reese was 44 in Psychic Killer as 'Mrs. Gibson'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 16 1974
Poster of Daddy's Girl
Daddy's Girl
Della Reese was 41 in Daddy's Girl as 'Diane'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 16 1973
Poster of Let's Rock!
Let's Rock!
Della Reese was 27 in Let's Rock! as 'Herself'.
Movie Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
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Sun, Nov 27 2005
Poster of The Reichen Show
The Reichen Show
Della Reese was 74+ in The Reichen Show as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 17 2003
Poster of Promised Land
Promised Land
Della Reese was 65+ in Promised Land as 'Tess'.
TV Show Released: 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)'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
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Wed, Sep 21 1994
Poster of Intimate Portrait
Intimate Portrait
Della Reese was 62+ in Intimate Portrait as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Nov 14 1993
Poster of Vicki!
Vicki!
Della Reese was 61+ in Vicki! as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
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Wed, Sep 18 1991
Poster of Dream On
Dream On
Della Reese was 59+ in Dream On as 'Receptionist'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jul 08 1990
Poster of Designing Women
Designing Women
Della Reese was 55+ in Designing Women as 'Mrs. Toussant'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 15 1986
Poster of MacGyver
MacGyver
Della Reese was 54+ in MacGyver as 'Mama Colton'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 29 1985
Poster of Charlie & Co.
Charlie & Co.
Della Reese was 54+ in Charlie & Co.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Dec 30 1984
Poster of Night Court
Night Court
Della Reese was 52+ in Night Court as 'Aunt Ruth'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 23 1983
Poster of It Takes Two
It Takes Two
Della Reese was 51+ in It Takes Two
TV Show Released: 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'.
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Sun, Feb 18 1979
Poster of The Love Boat
The Love Boat
Della Reese was 46+ in The Love Boat as 'Millie Washington'.
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Sat, Sep 24 1977
Poster of Welcome Back, Kotter
Welcome Back, Kotter
Della Reese was 44+ in Welcome Back, Kotter as 'Mrs. Jean Tremaine'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 13 1974
Poster of Police Woman
Police Woman
Della Reese was 43+ in Police Woman as 'Tina Thompson'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 13 1974
Poster of Petrocelli
Petrocelli
Della Reese was 43+ in Petrocelli as 'Angela Damon'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 11 1974
Poster of Columbo
Columbo
Della Reese was 40+ in Columbo as 'Johnny Carson's Guest (uncredited)'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 20 1944