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Overview
Date of Birth:
Mini Biography:
Della began singing in her hometown of Detroit when she was 6 years old... more
Trivia:
Della is Rt.Reverend of the Church "Understanding Principals for a Better... more
Awards:
Nominated for Golden Globe. Another 9 wins & 5 nominations more
NewsDesk:
(7 articles)
Ask the Flying Monkey! (October 5, 2009)
(From AfterElton.com. 4 October 2009, 7:44 PM, PDT)
Production Begins on The Christmas Story
(From MovieWeb. 30 July 2009, 7:46 PM, PDT)
Alternate Names:
Rev. Dr. Della Reese Lett
Filmography
Actress
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1. | "The Young and the Restless" (1973) | Aunt Virginia (2 episodes, 2009) | 2009 | - | - |
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2. | Expecting Mary (post-production) (2009) | Doris Dorkus | 2009 | - | - |
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3. | If I Had Known I Was a Genius (2007) | Nana | 2007 | - | 5.6 (376) |
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4. | "That's So Raven" (2003) | Miss Rhonnie Wilcox (1 episode, 2006) | 2006 | - | 6.0 (2,932) |
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5. | Beauty Shop (2005) | Mrs. Towner | 2005 | - | 5.3 (5,012) |
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6. | "Touched by an Angel" (1994) | Tess (212 episodes, 1994-2003) | 2003 | - | 5.4 (1,311) |
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7. | The Moving of Sophia Myles (2000) (TV) | Sophia Myles | 2000 | - | 3.9 (61) |
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8. | Dinosaur (2000) | (voice) Eema | 2000 | $348M | 6.2 (12,699) |
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9. | Anya's Bell (1999) (TV) | Anya Herpick | 1999 | - | 6.7 (171) |
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10. | Having Our Say: The Delany Sisters' First 100 Years (1999) (TV) | Martha Logan | 1999 | - | 6.3 (139) |
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11. | The Secret Path (1999) (TV) | Honey | 1999 | - | 6.9 (236) |
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12. | Mama Flora's Family (1998) (TV) | Nana Fleming | 1998 | - | 6.8 (193) |
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13. | Emma's Wish (1998) (TV) | Mona Washburn | 1998 | - | 5.5 (101) |
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14. | "Promised Land" (1996) | Tess (5 episodes, 1996-1998) | 1998 | - | 7.3 (122) |
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15. | Miracle in the Woods (1997) (TV) | Lilly Cooper | 1997 | - | 6.6 (141) |
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16. | A Match Made in Heaven (1997) (TV) | Katie Beale | 1997 | - | 5.6 (109) |
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17. | "Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child" (1995) | The Blues Fairy (1 episode, 1997) | 1997 | - | 5.3 (131) |
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18. | A Thin Line Between Love and Hate (1996) | Ma Wright | 1996 | $41.9M | 4.7 (1,246) |
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19. | "Picket Fences" (1992) | Naomi Grand (1 episode, 1993) | 1993 | - | 8.0 (1,019) |
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20. | "L.A. Law" (1986) | Lucille Lake (1 episode, 1993) | 1993 | - | 6.9 (565) |
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21. | "Designing Women" (1986) | Mrs. Toussant (1 episode, 1993) | 1993 | - | 6.8 (518) |
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22. | The Distinguished Gentleman (1992) | (uncredited) Elevator Operator | 1992 | - | 5.6 (5,825) |
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23. | "Dream On" (1990) | Nurse (1 episode, 1992) | 1992 | - | 7.5 (745) |
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24. | "The Royal Family" (1991) | Victoria Royal (15 episodes, 1991-1992) | 1992 | - | 6.7 (50) |
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25. | You Must Remember This (1992) (TV) | (voice) Ella DuChamps | 1992 | - | 4.4 (15) |
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26. | "MacGyver" (1985) | Mama Colton (2 episodes, 1990-1991) | 1991 | - | 8.0 (5,721) |
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27. | "Married People" (1990) | (1 episode, 1991) | 1991 | - | 5.0 (15) |
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28. | "The Young Riders" (1989) | Stagecoach Sally (1 episode, 1990) | 1990 | - | 7.9 (292) |
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29. | "227" (1985) | Grace / Rita, Sandra's Mother (2 episodes, 1987-1990) | 1990 | - | 6.8 (236) |
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30. | The Kid Who Loved Christmas (1990) (TV) | Alicia Slater | 1990 | - | 6.3 (94) |
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31. | Harlem Nights (1989) | Vera | 1989 | $95.9M | 5.3 (5,962) |
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32. | "Night Court" (1984) | Aunt Ruth (1 episode, 1989) | 1989 | - | 7.7 (1,329) |
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33. | "A Pup Named Scooby-Doo" (1988) | Additional Voices (unknown episodes) | 1988 | - | 6.3 (409) |
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34. | "ABC Afterschool Specials" (1972) | Aunt Faith (1 episode, 1986) | 1986 | - | 6.4 (147) |
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35. | "Charlie & Co." (1985) | Aunt Rachel (4 episodes, 1986) | 1986 | - | 3.8 (8) |
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36. | "Crazy Like a Fox" (1984) | (3 episodes, 1985-1986) | 1986 | - | 6.8 (112) |
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37. | "The A-Team" (1983) | Mrs. Baracus (1 episode, 1985) | 1985 | - | 7.6 (4,992) |
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38. | "It Takes Two" (1982) | Judge Caroline Phillips (4 episodes, 1982-1983) | 1983 | - | 6.0 (14) |
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39. | "The Love Boat" (1977) | Millie Washington (2 episodes, 1982) | 1982 | - | 5.6 (1,092) |
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40. | "Insight" (1960) | The Judge (1 episode, 1980) | 1980 | - | 6.6 (38) |
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41. | "Welcome Back, Kotter" (1975) | Mrs. Tremaine (2 episodes, 1979) | 1979 | - | 7.3 (569) |
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42. | "Vega$" (1978) | Ernie (1 episode, 1978) | 1978 | - | 7.1 (182) |
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43. | "Chico and the Man" (1974) | Della Rogers / The Judge (27 episodes, 1975-1978) | 1978 | - | 6.1 (154) |
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44. | Nightmare in Badham County (1976) (TV) | Sarah | 1976 | - | 6.1 (106) |
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45. | Flo's Place (1976) (TV) | Flo | 1976 | - | - |
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46. | "Medical Center" (1969) | Captain Sykes (1 episode, 1976) | 1976 | - | 7.3 (133) |
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47. | "McCloud" (1970) | Police Sgt. Gladys Harris (2 episodes, 1974-1976) | 1976 | - | 7.3 (214) |
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48. | Psychic Killer (1975) | Mrs. Gibson | 1975 | - | 2.9 (265) |
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49. | "The Rookies" (1972) | Landers (1 episode, 1975) | 1975 | - | 6.5 (105) |
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50. | "The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson" (1962) | Musical Guest / Guest Host (3 episodes, 1971-1975) | 1975 | - | 8.3 (463) |
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51. | "Joe Forrester" (1975) | (1 episode, 1975) | 1975 | - | 7.6 (10) |
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52. | "Police Story" (1973) | (1 episode, 1975) | 1975 | - | 7.5 (150) |
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53. | Cop on the Beat (1975) (TV) | Claudine | 1975 | - | 7.0 (11) |
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54. | "Petrocelli" (1974) | Angela Damon (1 episode, 1975) | 1975 | - | 7.4 (140) |
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55. | "Police Woman" (1974) | Tina Thompson (1 episode, 1974) | 1974 | - | 6.6 (186) |
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56. | Twice in a Lifetime (1974) (TV) | Flo | 1974 | - | 5.2 (8) |
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57. | Daddy's Girl (1973) (TV) | 1973 | - | - | |
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58. | The Voyage of the Yes (1973) (TV) | Opal Parker | 1973 | - | 5.2 (36) |
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59. | "Getting Together" (1971) | (1 episode, 1971) | 1971 | - | 6.3 (10) |
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60. | "The Bold Ones: The New Doctors" (1969) | Grace Dayton (1 episode, 1970) | 1970 | - | 7.5 (13) |
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61. | "The Mod Squad" (1968) | Rose (1 episode, 1968) | 1968 | - | 7.0 (231) |
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Soundtrack
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1. | "Dancing with the Stars" (2005/I) | (1 episode, 2008) | 2008 | - | 5.2 (2,084) |
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2. | Swept Away (2002) | (performer: "Come-On-A-My-House" (1951)) | 2002 | - | 3.6 (6,819) |
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3. | Rare Birds (2001) | (performer: "Don't You Know") | 2001 | - | 6.5 (877) |
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4. | Nurse Betty (2000) | (performer: "Don't You Know") | 2000 | $27.3M | 6.4 (19,311) |
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5. | Wrestling with Alligators (1998) | (performer: "Some Of My Best Friends Are The Blues") | 1998 | - | 4.2 (59) |
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6. | A Bronx Tale (1993) | (performer: "Don't You Know") | 1993 | - | 7.7 (27,344) |
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7. | "Sanford and Son" (1972) | (1 episode, 1975) | 1975 | - | 8.1 (1,012) |
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8. | Let's Rock (1958) | (performer: "Lonelyville") | 1958 | - | 4.5 (71) |
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Thanks
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1. | Silenci (2007) | (dedicated with love to) | 2007 | - | 1.2 (5) |
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Self
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1. | "Tavis Smiley" (2004) | Herself (1 episode, 2009) | 2009 | - | 5.6 (86) |
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2. | "Larry King Live" (1985) | Herself (3 episodes, 2003-2009) | 2009 | - | 5.8 (388) |
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3. | Wise Women Speak (post-production) (2009) | Herself | 2009 | - | - |
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4. | Life on the Edge: A Global Crisis (2008) (TV) | Herself | 2008 | - | - |
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5. | Miss HIV (2007) | Narrator | 2007 | - | - |
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6. | Legends Ball (2006) (TV) | Herself | 2006 | - | 5.4 (76) |
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7. | CMT: 20 Greatest Songs of Faith (2005) (TV) | Herself | 2005 | - | - |
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8. | "The Tony Danza Show" (2004) | Herself (1 episode, 2004) | 2004 | - | 3.9 (136) |
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9. | "The Wayne Brady Show" (2002) | Herself (2 episodes, 2003-2004) | 2004 | - | 4.4 (105) |
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10. | Rhapsody in Black (2002) (TV) | 2002 | - | - | |
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11. | 33rd NAACP Image Awards (2002) (TV) | Herself | 2002 | - | 2.8 (22) |
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12. | "Praise the Lord" (1973) | Herself (1 episode, 2002) | 2002 | - | 2.5 (37) |
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13. | "CBS Cares" (2000) | Herself (2 episodes, 2001-2002) | 2002 | - | 7.4 (11) |
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14. | "Biography" (1987) | Herself (1 episode, 2000) | 2000 | - | 8.0 (266) |
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15. | Journey to a Hate Free Millennium (1999) | (voice) Narrator | 1999 | - | 4.8 (50) |
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16. | "The Rosie O'Donnell Show" (1996) | Herself (1 episode, 1999) | 1999 | - | 3.6 (556) |
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17. | "Intimate Portrait" (1993) | Herself (1 episode, 1999) | 1999 | - | 7.8 (52) |
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18. | "The Roseanne Show" (1998) | Herself (1 episode, 1998) | 1998 | - | 3.5 (47) |
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19. | Guide to Healthy Living (1998) (V) | Herself | 1998 | - | - |
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20. | CBS: The First 50 Years (1998) (TV) | Herself | 1998 | - | 3.9 (12) |
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21. | 29th NAACP Image Awards (1998) (TV) | Herself | 1998 | - | 3.4 (5) |
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22. | True Stories from Touched by an Angel (1998) (TV) | 1998 | - | - | |
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23. | "E! True Hollywood Story" (1996) | Herself (1 episode) | 1996 | - | - |
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24. | Mo' Funny: Black Comedy in America (1993) (TV) | Herself (interview) | 1993 | - | 4.4 (46) |
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25. | Holiday Greetings from 'The Ed Sullivan Show' (1992) (TV) | Herself | 1992 | - | - |
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26. | Family Reunion: A Gospel Music Celebration (1988) (TV) | Herself | 1988 | - | - |
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27. | "Ebony/Jet Showcase" (1983) | Herself (1 episode, 1986) | 1986 | - | - |
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28. | "Lou Rawls Parade of Stars" (1984) | Herself (1 episode, 1985) | 1985 | - | - |
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29. | "The Alan Thicke Show" (1980) | Herself (2 episodes, 1981) | 1981 | - | 4.2 (6) |
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30. | "Password Plus" (1979) | Herself (1 episode, 1980) | 1980 | - | 7.6 (32) |
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31. | "The Mike Douglas Show" (1961) | Herself (2 episodes, 1967-1980) | 1980 | - | 7.6 (80) |
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32. | "The Merv Griffin Show" (1962) | Herself (3 episodes, 1967-1977) | 1977 | - | 7.3 (95) |
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33. | "The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson" (1962) | Herself (28 episodes, 1970-1977) | 1977 | - | 8.3 (463) |
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34. | "Match Game 73" (1973) | Guest Panelist / Herself (7 episodes, 1973-1977) | 1977 | - | 8.5 (319) |
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35. | "Break the Bank" (1976) | Herself (1 episode, 1976) | 1976 | - | - |
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36. | "Sanford and Son" (1972) | Herself (1 episode, 1975) | 1975 | - | 8.1 (1,012) |
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37. | "Rhyme and Reason" (1975) | Herself (1 episode, 1975) | 1975 | - | - |
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38. | "The Flip Wilson Show" (1970) | Herself (1 episode, 1973) | 1973 | - | 7.4 (91) |
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39. | "The Hollywood Squares" (1965) | Guest Appearance (24 episodes, 1966-1972) | 1972 | - | 6.6 (116) |
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40. | "Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In" (1967) | Herself (2 episodes, 1972) | 1972 | - | 8.1 (334) |
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41. | "Half the George Kirby Comedy Hour" (1972) | Herself (1 episode, 1972) | 1972 | - | - |
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42. | Cop Out! (1972) (TV) | Herself | 1972 | - | - |
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43. | "Stand Up and Cheer" (1971) | Herself (1 episode, 1971) | 1971 | - | - |
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44. | "Mantrap" (1971) | Herself (1 episode, 1971) | 1971 | - | - |
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45. | "The Pet Set" (1971) | Herself (1 episode, 1971) | 1971 | - | - |
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46. | "The David Frost Show" (1969) | Herself (1 episode, 1969) | 1969 | - | 8.5 (25) |
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47. | ...And Beautiful (1969) (TV) | Herself - Host | 1969 | - | - |
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48. | "Playboy After Dark" (1969) | Singer (1 episode, 1969) | 1969 | - | 7.4 (26) |
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49. | "Della" (1969) | Host (unknown episodes) | 1969 | - | - |
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50. | "The Woody Woodbury Show" (1967) | Herself (1 episode, 1968) | 1968 | - | - |
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51. | "The Dom DeLuise Show" (1968) | Herself - Guest (1 episode, 1968) | 1968 | - | 4.5 (6) |
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52. | "Showcase '68" (1968) | Herself (1 episode, 1968) | 1968 | - | - |
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53. | "The Jonathan Winters Show" (1967) | Herself - Guest (1 episode, 1968) | 1968 | - | 8.2 (17) |
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54. | "Girl Talk" (1962) | Herself (1 episode, 1967) | 1967 | - | 4.1 (14) |
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55. | "Toast of the Town" (1948) | Singer / 3 characters not shown (17 episodes, 1957-1965) | 1965 | - | 8.4 (100) |
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56. | "The Hollywood Palace" (1964) | Herself - Singer (1 episode, 1964) | 1964 | - | 9.5 (45) |
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57. | "The Lively Ones" (1962) | Herself (1 episode, 1963) | 1963 | - | - |
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58. | "Tonight Starring Jack Paar" (1957) | Herself (1 episode, 1962) | 1962 | - | 9.0 (38) |
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59. | "The Perry Como Show" (1948) | Herself (1 episode, 1960) | 1960 | - | 7.6 (24) |
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60. | Let's Rock (1958) | Herself | 1958 | - | 4.5 (71) |
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Additional Details
Other Works:
(April 2002): Wrote, directed and is starring as Rev. Della in "The Message Is in the Music" musical play (Stage 52 Playhouse, Los Angeles, California, USA). more
Publicity Listings:
1 Print Biography | 2 Articles more
Plot Keywords:
Character Name In Title | Non Fiction | African American | Sitcom more
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