Della Reese

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.

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Date of Birth

Jul 06, 1931

Place of Birth

Detroit, Michigan, USA

Date of Death

Nov 19, 2017

Age

Known For

Acting

Also Known As

Delloreese Patricia Early

Della Reese Lett

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Movie Credits

Dinosaur

2000

Eema (voice)

Beauty Shop

2005

Mrs. Towner

Harlem Nights

1989

Vera

A Thin Line Between Love and Hate

1996

Ma Wright

The Distinguished Gentleman

1992

Elevator Operator (uncredited)

Nightmare in Badham County

1976

Sarah

Psychic Killer

1975

Mrs. Gibson

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TV Show Credits

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

Self, Self - Guest Hostess

Columbo

Johnny Carson's Guest (uncredited)

Mrs. Baracus

Millie Washington

Lucille Lake

Mama Colton

The Mike Douglas Show

Self, Self - Co-Hostess

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