Della Reese
Actor
Born Jul 6, 1931 · Detroit, Michigan, USA
Active 1968–2017
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.
Filmography
MacGyver (1985) — Mama ColtonThe A-Team (1983) — Mrs. BaracusDinosaur (2000) — Eema (voice)That's So Raven (2003) — Rhonnie WilcoxBeauty Shop (2005) — Mrs. TownerTouched by an Angel (1994) — TessNight Court (1984) — Aunt RuthHarlem Nights (1989) — VeraThe Distinguished Gentleman (1992) — Elevator Operator (uncredited)The Love Boat (1977) — Millie WashingtonL.A. Law (1986) — Lucille LakePicket Fences (1992) — Naomi GrandWelcome Back, Kotter (1975) — Mrs. Jean TremaineMcCloud (1970) — Sgt. Gladys HarrisDream On (1990) — ReceptionistDesigning Women (1986) — Mrs. ToussantA Thin Line Between Love and Hate (1996) — Ma WrightThe Secret Path (1999) — HoneyPetrocelli (1974) — Angela DamonSigned, Sealed, Delivered (2014) — Cora BrandtPolice Woman (1974) — Tina ThompsonPolice Story (1973) — ClaudineThe Mod Squad (1968) — PaulaDear Secret Santa (2013) — Linda