Updated Feb 20, 2026
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Known For
Actor
Birthday
(Monday)
Died
Nationality
Political Party
Republican Party
Languages
English
Children
1 child
Education
Wayne State University, Cass Technical High School
Zodiac Sign
♋ Cancer
Chinese Zodiac
羊 Goat
Popularity
Tier B -- 32,213 Wikipedia views/month
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Screen debut
First screen credit at age 41
Career
Career spanning 40 years (1973-2013)
Year context
Born in 1931 -- Empire State Building completed; Herbert Hoover was US president
Year 1931 →
Zodiac
Born in the Year of the Goat
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Filmography (13)
AWARDS (2)
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NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series
1998
WON
B
star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
WON
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old was Della Reese?
Della Reese was born on and passed away on at the age of 86.
Where was Della Reese born?
Della Reese was born in Detroit, Michigan, USA.
What movies or shows has Della Reese been in?
Della Reese has 13 credits in our database. Notable titles include Dear Secret Santa (2013), Christmas Angel (2012), Expecting Mary (2010), If I Had Known I Was a Genius (2007), Beauty Shop (2005).
What is Della Reese known for?
Della Reese is primarily known as an actor. Delloreese Patricia Early (July 6, 1931 – November 19, 2017), known professionally as Della Reese, was an American jazz and gospel singer, actress, and ordained…
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You can find more about Della Reese on IMDB, TMDB, Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.
