Della Reese

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.

Movies & TV Shows

1. Dinosaur (2000) — Eema (voice)
2. The A-Team (1983) — Mrs. Baracus
3. MacGyver (1985) — Mama Colton
4. Beauty Shop (2005) — Mrs. Towner
5. Harlem Nights (1989) — Vera
6. The Distinguished Gentleman (1992) — Elevator Operator (uncredited)
7. That's So Raven (2003) — Rhonnie Wilcox
8. The Love Boat (1977) — Millie Washington
9. Touched by an Angel (1994) — Tess
10. Night Court (1984) — Aunt Ruth
11. A Thin Line Between Love and Hate (1996) — Ma Wright
12. The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962) — Self - Guest Hostess
13. L.A. Law (1986) — Lucille Lake
14. Welcome Back, Kotter (1975) — Mrs. Jean Tremaine
15. Picket Fences (1992) — Naomi Grand
16. Dream On (1990) — Receptionist
17. Designing Women (1986) — Mrs. Toussant
18. Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In (1968) — Self
19. Police Woman (1974) — Tina Thompson
20. Signed, Sealed, Delivered (2014) — Cora Brandt
21. Dear Secret Santa (2013) — Linda
22. Christmas Angel (2012) — Elsie Waybright
23. Nightmare in Badham County (1976) — Sarah
24. Petrocelli (1974) — Angela Damon
25. The Mod Squad (1968) — Paula
26. Match Game (1973) — Self
27. Psychic Killer (1975) — Mrs. Gibson
28. The Secret Path (1999) — Honey
29. The Ed Sullivan Show (1948) — Self
30. The Dick Cavett Show (1968) — Self - Guest
31. Golden Globe Awards (1944) — Self - Nominee
32. Celebrity Ghost Stories (2009) — Self
33. Police Story (1973) — Claudine
34. If I Had Known I Was a Genius (2007) — Nana
35. Chico and the Man (1974) — Della Rogers
36. Medical Center (1969) — Capt. Sykes
37. A Match Made in Heaven (1997) — Katie Beale
38. Miracle in the Woods (1997) — Lilly Cooper
39. Me Again (2011) — Muriel
40. Hollywood Squares (1966) — Self