Dorothy Love Coates
Known for Acting · 3 credits
- Born
- 1928-01-30
- Died
- 2002-04-09
- Place of birth
- Birmingham, Michigan, U.S.
Biography
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".
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About Dorothy Love Coates
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". With 3 credits spanning from 1990 to 1998, Dorothy Love Coates has appeared in 3 films and 0 TV shows.
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Most Popular Dorothy Love Coates Movies
- Ghost (1990) — as Performer
- Beloved (1998) — as M. Lucille Williams
- The Long Walk Home (1990) — as Lead Singer at Car Lot
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