Dorothy Love Coates

Acting

Dorothy Love Coates

Born January 30, 1928Birmingham, Michigan, U.S.3 credits

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

Beloved
5.8

Beloved

Movie

1998

Ghost
7.2

Ghost

Movie

1990

Filmography

Beloved
1998Beloved
as M. Lucille WilliamsMovie
The Long Walk Home
1990The Long Walk Home
as Lead Singer at Car LotMovie
Ghost
1990Ghost
as PerformerMovie