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Denise Gordy

Denise Georgette Gordy is a daughter of George and Rosemary Gordy and sister of Patrice and George Gordy, Jr., among others. Motown founder Berry Gordy is her uncle; her aunt is Anna Gordy Gaye. Gordy has appeared in numerous television and theatrical features, beginning in 1972 with Lady Sings the Blues as a dancer in the nightclub chorus. In 1974, Gordy appeared in Black Fist and ending most recently with Toy Soldiers in 1991. Gordy also has contributed vocals to the soundtrack album for the film Black Fist, which was originally titled Bogard, as well as recording the song "Let's Do It Again" for that same movie. 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 sixteen years old. His biological father, singer Marvin Gaye, was twenty six years old and married to Gordy's aunt Anna at the time. She agreed to give birth to the child because her aunt was unable to conceive. Shortly after Marvin III's birth, Anna adopted him.


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Born:
Nov 11, 1949 In Detroit, Michigan, USA
Movie/TV Credits:
8
First Appeared:
In the movie Little Ladies of the Night 1977-01-16
Latest Project:
Movie Toy Soldiers 1991-04-24
Known For
Poster of Toy Soldiers
Poster of Reform School Girls
Poster of D.C. Cab
Poster of Black Fist
Filmography
Movie Toy Soldiers Angry Parent 1991-04-24
Movie Reform School Girls Claudia 1986-08-22
Movie My Man Adam Willette 1985-10-25
Movie Getting Physical Video Lady #2 1984-03-20
Movie D.C. Cab Denise 1983-12-16
Movie Little Ladies of the Night Foxy Lady 1977-01-16
Movie Black Fist Bea 1977-08-31
Movie Scott Joplin The Girl 1977-02-11
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