Acting

Della Reese

1931-2017

Known for Dinosaur, Beauty Shop, Touched by an Angel.

14 linked movie credits shown

Born07/06/1931

Died11/19/2017

AgeDied at 86

BirthplaceDetroit, Michigan, USA

DepartmentActing

Also known asDelloreese Patricia Early, Della Reese Lett

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.

Movie Credits

Christmas Angel (2012)

As Elsie Waybright

Drama, Family, TV Movie

The Secret Path (1999)

As Honey

Drama, TV Movie

Emma's Wish (1998)

As Mona Washburn

Comedy, Fantasy, TV Movie

Meant to Be (2012)

As Mave

Drama

A Thin Line Between Love and Hate poster

A Thin Line Between Love and Hate (1996)

As Ma Wright

Comedy, Thriller, Crime, Romance

Dear Secret Santa (2013)

As Linda

Romance, Comedy, TV Movie

Me Again (2012)

As Muriel

Comedy, Fantasy, Drama

Expecting Mary (2010)

As Doris Dorkus

Family

Beauty Shop (2005)

As Mrs. Towner

Comedy, Romance

Harlem Nights (1989)

As Vera

Comedy, Crime, Drama

Psychic Killer (1975)

As Mrs. Gibson

Horror

Nightmare in Badham County (1976)

As Sarah

Drama, Action, TV Movie, Crime

Dinosaur (2000)

As Eema (voice)

Adventure, Animation, Drama, Family

The Distinguished Gentleman (1992)

As Elevator Operator (uncredited)

Comedy