About

Known credits:
3
Birthday:
1928-01-30
Place of birth:
Birmingham, Michigan, U.S.
Website:
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Dorothy Love Coates

Overview

Dorothy Love Coates, born Dorothy McGriff , was an American gospel singer, songwriter, composer, and actress. Coates rose to stardom in the 1950s as a member of The Original Gospel Harmonettes. With her "raggedy" voice and preacher's fire she could outsing the most powerful hard gospel male singers of the era. She was also a notable composer, writing songs such as "You Can't Hurry God (He's Right On Time)", "99 and a Half Won't Do" and "That's Enough".

Known for

Acting

1998 Beloved Actor M. Lucille Williams 58
Average
1990 The Long Walk Home Actor Lead Singer at Car Lot 62
Fair
1990 Ghost Actor Performer 71
Good