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
Dinosaur
(2000)
Eema (voice)
Harlem Nights
(1989)
Vera
Psychic Killer
(1975)
Mrs. Gibson
Beauty Shop
(2005)
Mrs. Towner
A Thin Line Between Love and Hate
(1996)
Ma Wright
The Distinguished Gentleman
(1992)
Elevator Operator (uncredited)
Full Filmography
Acting
Let's Rock!
(1958)
Herself
Voyage of the Yes
(1973)
Opal Parker
Daddy's Girl
(1973)
Diane
Twice in a Lifetime
(1974)
Flo
Psychic Killer
(1975)
Mrs. Gibson
Cop on the Beat
(1975)
Claudine
Nightmare in Badham County
(1976)
Sarah
Harlem Nights
(1989)
Vera
The Kid Who Loved Christmas
(1990)
Alicia Slater
The Distinguished Gentleman
(1992)
Elevator Operator (uncredited)
Holiday Greetings from 'The Ed Sullivan Show'
(1992)
Self
A Thin Line Between Love and Hate
(1996)
Ma Wright
A Match Made in Heaven
(1997)
Katie Beale
Miracle in the Woods
(1997)
Lilly Cooper
Emma's Wish
(1998)
Mona Washburn
Touched by an Angel: A Christmas Miracle
(1998)
Tess
Anya's Bell
(1999)
Anya Herpick
The Secret Path
(1999)
Honey
Having Our Say: The Delany Sisters' First 100 Years
(1999)
Martha Logan
Dinosaur
(2000)
Eema (voice)
The Moving of Sophia Myles
(2000)
Sophia Myles
The Giants of Black Music
(2003)
Self
Beauty Shop
(2005)
Mrs. Towner
Expecting Mary
(2010)
Doris Dorkus
Me Again
(2011)
Muriel
Meant to Be
(2012)
Mave
Dear Secret Santa
(2013)
Linda
Miracle at Gate 213
(2013)
Alma Peddington
Christmas Angel
(2013)
Elsie Waybright