Della Reese
Acting
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
2013Dear Secret Santa
Linda
2013Miracle at Gate 213
Alma Peddington
2012Meant to Be
Mave
2012Christmas Angel
Elsie Waybright
2011Me Again
Muriel
2010Expecting Mary
Doris Dorkus
2007If I Had Known I Was a Genius
Nana
2005Beauty Shop
Mrs. Towner
2003The Giants of Black Music
Self
2000Dinosaur
Eema (voice)
2000The Moving of Sophia Myles
Sophia Myles
1999Anya's Bell
Anya Herpick
1999The Secret Path
Honey
1999Having Our Say: The Delany Sisters' First 100 Years
Martha Logan
1998Emma's Wish
Mona Washburn
1998Touched by an Angel: A Christmas Miracle
Tess
1997A Match Made in Heaven
Katie Beale
1997Miracle in the Woods
Lilly Cooper
1996A Thin Line Between Love and Hate
Ma Wright
1992The Distinguished Gentleman
Elevator Operator (uncredited)
1992You Must Remember This
Ella DuChamps (voice)
1990The Kid Who Loved Christmas
Alicia Slater
1989Harlem Nights
Vera
1986The Gift of Amazing Grace
Aunt Faith