Acting · Detroit, Michigan, USA · Born July 6, 1931
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.
TVSigned, Sealed, Delivered
2014
as Cora Brandt
MovieMiracle at Gate 213
2013
as Alma Peddington
MovieDear Secret Santa
2013
as Linda
MovieMeant to Be
2012
as Mave
MovieChristmas Angel
2012
as Elsie Waybright
MovieMe Again
2011
as Muriel
MovieExpecting Mary
2010
as Doris Dorkus
TVCelebrity Ghost Stories
2009
as Self
Testimonies of Faith
2007
MovieIf I Had Known I Was a Genius
2007
as Nana
Naomi's New Morning
2005
as Self
The Reichen Show
2005
as Self
MovieBeauty Shop
2005
as Mrs. Towner
Donald McKayle: Heartbeats of a DanceMaker
2004
as Narrator (voice)
MovieThe Giants of Black Music
2003
as Self
TVThat's So Raven
2003
as Rhonnie Wilcox
MovieThe Moving of Sophia Myles
2000
as Sophia Myles
MovieDinosaur
2000
as Eema (voice)
MovieAnya's Bell
1999
as Anya Herpick
MovieHaving Our Say: The Delany Sisters' First 100 Years
1999
as Martha Logan
MovieThe Secret Path
1999
as Honey
MovieEmma's Wish
1998
as Mona Washburn
MovieTouched by an Angel: A Christmas Miracle
1998
as Tess
MovieMiracle in the Woods
1997
as Lilly Cooper
MovieA Match Made in Heaven
1997
as Katie Beale
TVPromised Land
1996
as Tess
MovieA Thin Line Between Love and Hate
1996
as Ma Wright
TVHappily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child
1995
as Blues Fairy (voice)
TVTouched by an Angel
1994
as Tess
TVIntimate Portrait
1993
as Self
Holiday Greetings from 'The Ed Sullivan Show'
1992
as Self
MovieThe Distinguished Gentleman
1992
as Elevator Operator (uncredited)
TVPicket Fences
1992
as Naomi Grand
Vicki!
1992
as Self
MovieYou Must Remember This
1992
as Ella DuChamps (voice)
TVThe Royal Family
1991
as Victoria Royal
MovieThe Kid Who Loved Christmas
1990
as Alicia Slater
TVDream On
1990
as Receptionist
MovieHarlem Nights
1989
as Vera
MovieThe Gift of Amazing Grace
1986
as Aunt Faith
TVDesigning Women
1986
as Mrs. Toussant
TVL.A. Law
1986
as Lucille Lake
TVMacGyver
1985
as Mama Colton
TVCharlie & Co.
1985
TVCrazy like a Fox
1984
as Mrs. Flood
TVNight Court
1984
as Aunt Ruth
TVThe A-Team
1983
as Mrs. Baracus
TVThe Love Boat
1977
as Millie Washington
MovieNightmare in Badham County
1976
as Sarah
MoviePsychic Killer
1975
as Mrs. Gibson
TVWelcome Back, Kotter
1975
as Mrs. Jean Tremaine
MovieCop on the Beat
1975
as Claudine
TVChico and the Man
1974
as Della Rogers
TVPolice Woman
1974
as Tina Thompson
TVPetrocelli
1974
as Angela Damon
MovieTwice in a Lifetime
1974
as Flo
TVMatch Game
1973
as Self
Daddy's Girl
1973
as Diane
TVPolice Story
1973
as Claudine
MovieVoyage of the Yes
1973
as Opal Parker
TVThe Pet Set
1971
as Self
TVMedical Center
1969
as Capt. Sykes
TVThe Bold Ones: The New Doctors
1969
as Grace Dayton
Movie...& Beautiful
1969
TVThe Mod Squad
1968
as Paula
TVThe Dick Cavett Show
1968
as Self - Guest
TVRowan & Martin's Laugh-In
1968
as Self
TVHollywood Squares
1966
as Self
TVThe Merv Griffin Show
1962
as Self
TVThe Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
1962
as Self - Guest Hostess
TVThe Mike Douglas Show
1961
as Self
Let's Rock!
1958
as Herself
Tonight Starring Jack Paar
1957
as Self
TVThe Ed Sullivan Show
1948
as Self
TVGolden Globe Awards
1944
as Self - Nominee
