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

Nightmare in Badham County

Sarah

Dinosaur

Eema (voice)

The Secret Path

Honey

Expecting Mary

Doris Dorkus

Twice in a Lifetime

Flo

The Giants of Black Music

Self

Cop on the Beat

Claudine

The Distinguished Gentleman

Elevator Operator (uncredited)