Denise Georgette Gordy is an American former film and television actress and singer. She is a niece of Motown founder Berry Gordy and the mother of actress Bianca Lawson.
Family and career Denise Georgette Gordy was born in Detroit, Michigan, the daughter of George and Rosemary Gordy. She has several siblings, including a brother named George Gordy, Jr., and a sister named Patrice. Motown founder Berry Gordy is her uncle; Anna Gordy Gaye is her aunt. Gordy has appeared in numerous television and theatrical features, beginning in 1972 with her role in Lady Sings the Blues as a dancer in the nightclub chorus. In 1974, Gordy appeared in Black Fist (originally titled Bogard). She contributed vocals to the soundtrack album for the film, recording the song "Let's Do It Again". Gordy retired from acting, following her role in Toy Soldiers (1991).
Personal life Gordy was married to actor Richard Lawson from December 31, 1978 until 1989. They share one child, actress Bianca Lawson. Gordy is also the biological mother of Marvin Gaye III, who was born on November 17, 1965, when she was a teenager. Gordy's 43-year-old aunt Anna Gordy Gaye, who was married to singer Marvin Gaye at the time, was unable to conceive. Thus, shortly after Marvin III's birth, Anna and Marvin adopted him.Never a Dull Moment: 1971 The Year That Rock Exploded – By David HepworthMercy, Mercy Me: The Art, Loves and Demons of Marvin Gaye – By Michael Eric Dyson
Filmography Film and televisionYearShowRoleNotes1972Lady Sings the Blues DancerFilm 1974Black FistBeaFilm1975MahoganyUncredited roleFilm1976Starsky & HutchHookerTV series1976Charlie's AngelsNikkiTV series1977Little Ladies of the NightFoxy LadyTV film1977Scott JoplinThe GirlFilm1981EnosLauraTV series1983At EaseCommando GirlTV series1983Bare EssenceTV series1983D.C. CabDeniseFilm1984Fantasy Island1st NurseTV series1984Getting PhysicalVideo Lady No. 2TV film1985My Man AdamWilletteFilm1985It's a LivingCustomerTV series1986Reform School GirlsClaudieFilm1991 Toy SoldiersParentFilm
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