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