Della Reese
Acting
Born 1931-07-06
Detroit, Michigan, USA
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.
Known For
Popular credits
Dinosaur
Eema (voice)
The A-Team
Mrs. Baracus
MacGyver
Mama Colton
Columbo
Johnny Carson's Guest (uncredited)
Beauty Shop
Mrs. Towner
Harlem Nights
Vera
The Distinguished Gentleman
Elevator Operator (uncredited)
That's So Raven
Rhonnie Wilcox
The Love Boat
Millie Washington
Touched by an Angel
Tess
Night Court
Aunt Ruth
A Thin Line Between Love and Hate
Ma Wright
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Self - Guest Hostess
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Self
L.A. Law
Lucille Lake
Welcome Back, Kotter
Mrs. Jean Tremaine
Picket Fences
Naomi Grand
Dream On
Receptionist
Designing Women
Mrs. Toussant
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
Self