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Denise Gordy Born Denise Gordy
November 11, 1949
Detroit, Michigan, U.S.Occupation Actress Years active 1974–1991 Spouse Richard Lawson (1978–1989) Denise Gordy (born November 11, 1949) is an American film and television actress.
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Early life
Denise Gordy was born in Detroit, Michigan. She is the daughter of George and Rosemary Gordy and sister of George ("Royal") Gordy, Jr. She is the mother of Marvin Gaye III by legendary Motown artist Marvin Gaye,[1] and also of actress Bianca Lawson by actor Richard Lawson (married from 1978 to 1989). Motown founder Berry Gordy is her uncle.
Career
Gordy has appeared in numerous television and theatrical features, beginning in 1974 with Bogard and ending most recently with Toy Soldiers in 1991. She also has contributed vocals for the soundtrack album to the film Bogard, as well as recording the song "Let's Do It Again".
Filmography
Film and television Year Show Role Notes 1974 Bogard Bea Theatrical film 1975 Mahogany Uncredited role 1976 Starsky and Hutch Hooker Television series Charlie's Angels Nikki 1977 Little Ladies of the Night Foxy Lady Television movie Scott Joplin The Girl 1981 Enos Laura Television series 1983 At Ease Commando Girl Bare Essence D.C. Cab Denise Theatrical film 1984 Fantasy Island 1st Nurse Television series Getting Physical Video Lady #2 Television movie 1985 My Man Adam Willette 1986 Reform School Girls Claudie Theatrical film 1991 Toy Soldiers Parent References
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First generation Berry Gordy I · Lucy GordySecond generation Berry Gordy II · Bertha FullerThird generation Esther Gordy · Anna Gordy · Gwen Gordy · Harvey Fuqua · Berry Gordy, Jr. (III) · Raynoma Mayberry · Diana Ross · Robert GordyFourth generation Johnny Bristol · Marvin Gaye · Denise Gordy · Richard Lawson · Jermaine Jackson · Kerry Gordy · Kennedy Gordy · Rhonda Gordy · Rodney KendrickFifth generation Categories:- 1949 births
- African American actors
- American film actors
- American television actors
- Living people
- Gordy family
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