Della ReeseDella Reese (born Delloreese Patricia Early on July 6, 1931 in Detroit, Michigan), is a famous African American actress. Reese, a Christian, began singing at the age of six. She would later join famous gospel singer Mahalia Jackson. She later forned a band named Meditation Singers. In 1983, she married Thomas Lett Jr., to whom she is still married. In 1987, she was nominated for an Emmy as a gospel singer. In 1969, she was given her first shot at television stardom, when she starred on the Della show, hosting the program. In 1973, she had her first acting experience, in The Voyage of the Yes, as Opal. Four more acting jobs preceded her participation in Chico and the Man. where she played Della Rogers from 1976 to 1978. In 1979, she played Ms. Lydia Branch in the critically acclaimed series Roots: The Next Generations. Reese did voice overs from 1988 to 1991 in the A Pup Named Scooby Doo television cartoon. In 1989, she starred alongside Eddie Murphy, Arsenio Hall and Robin Givens in the Harlem Nights movie, playing Vera. In 1994, she began participating in the television hit Touched by an Angel, where she plays Tess. Her participation in this series has given her popularity among the younger audiences as well. She has had a number of other acting jobs since that series began. Della Reese announced, at the Larry King show in 2002, that she suffers from Type-2 Diabetes. She is a spokeswoman of the American Diabetes Association, travelling around the United States to raise awareness about the disease. This page about Della Reese includes information from a Wikipedia article. Additional articles about Della Reese News stories about Della Reese External links for Della Reese Videos for Della Reese Wikis about Della Reese Discussion Groups about Della Reese Blogs about Della Reese Images of Della Reese |
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She is a spokeswoman of the American Diabetes Association, travelling around the United States to raise awareness about the disease. The band .38 Special is a Rock and Roll group that was formed in 1975 in Jacksonville, Florida and their musical career began in 1976. They released some concept albums. Della Reese announced, at the Larry King show in 2002, that she suffers from Type-2 Diabetes. Drivetrain (2004). She has had a number of other acting jobs since that series began. A Wild-Eyed Christmas Night (2001). Her participation in this series has given her popularity among the younger audiences as well. 20th Century Masters - The Millennium Collection: The Best of .38 Special (2000). In 1994, she began participating in the television hit Touched by an Angel, where she plays Tess. Live at Sturgis (1999). In 1989, she starred alongside Eddie Murphy, Arsenio Hall and Robin Givens in the Harlem Nights movie, playing Vera. Resolution (1997). Reese did voice overs from 1988 to 1991 in the A Pup Named Scooby Doo television cartoon. Bone Against Steel (1991). In 1979, she played Ms. Lydia Branch in the critically acclaimed series Roots: The Next Generations. Rock & Roll Strategy (1988). where she played Della Rogers from 1976 to 1978. Flashback: The Best of .38 Special (1987). Four more acting jobs preceded her participation in Chico and the Man. Strength in Numbers (1986). In 1973, she had her first acting experience, in The Voyage of the Yes, as Opal. Tour de Force (1983). In 1969, she was given her first shot at television stardom, when she starred on the Della show, hosting the program. Special Forces (1982). In 1987, she was nominated for an Emmy as a gospel singer. Wild-Eyed Southern Boys (1981). In 1983, she married Thomas Lett Jr., to whom she is still married. Rockin' Into the Night (1980). She later forned a band named Meditation Singers. Wild Eyed & Live (1978). She would later join famous gospel singer Mahalia Jackson. Special Delivery (1978). Reese, a Christian, began singing at the age of six. .38 Special (1977). Della Reese (born Delloreese Patricia Early on July 6, 1931 in Detroit, Michigan), is a famous African American actress. |