Della Reese
🎭 voice actor
Deceased · 2017
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Age at death
lived
Della Reese has spent 68 years building what became a distinguished career as a Actor in American.
American actress and singer (1931-2017)
"Her role as Tess, the wise and compassionate supervisor angel, in the hit CBS drama 'Touched by an Angel' (1994-2003) brought her widespread fame and introduced her to a new generation of fans." — About Della Reese
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Born
Career span68 years total
July 6th, 1931
Birthplace
Black Bottom
Known for
🎭 Actor
Nationality
United States
Died
Died 2017
Generation
Greatest Generation
Career
68 years
Region
North America
How Della Reese compares to other Actors
🎂Della Reese is 33 years older than the average Actor
| Metric | Della Reese | Avg Actor | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age | 86 | 53 | +33 yrs |
| Career length | 68 yrs | ~35 yrs | +33 yrs |
| Based on 4322 Actor profiles in our database | |||
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Facts about Della Reese
Did you know?
Did you know that Della Reese, before finding fame as an actress, was a groundbreaking jazz and gospel singer who even toured with Mahalia Jackson?
5 Lesser-known facts
- Della Reese began singing in church at age six and later toured as a backup singer for gospel legend Mahalia Jackson.
- She was the first African American woman to host her own national talk show, 'Della,' which debuted in 1969.
- Reese survived a ruptured brain aneurysm during a taping of 'The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson' in 1979.
- Beyond entertainment, she was an ordained minister through the Understanding Principles for Better Living Church (UPBL Church).
- Her first hit single, 'And That Reminds Me,' reached the top 20 on the Billboard pop singles chart in 1959.
Career highlight
Her role as Tess, the wise and compassionate supervisor angel, in the hit CBS drama 'Touched by an Angel' (1994-2003) brought her widespread fame and introduced her to a new generation of fans. This role earned her multiple Emmy and Golden Globe nominations.
Legacy
Della Reese left an enduring legacy as a multifaceted entertainer, breaking barriers for Black women in television and inspiring millions with her powerful voice and message of faith.