Denise Gordy

Denise Gordy
Born	Denise Gordy November 11, 1949 (1949-11-11) (age 61) 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.

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

1. ^ Marvin Gaye's biological son

External links

• Denise Gordy at the Internet Movie Database

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Name	Gordy, Denise
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Date of birth	November 11, 1949
Place of birth	Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
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